Optometry - Principles of Prescribing (Module 2 of 3)
City of London , United Kingdom
Tuition Fee
GBP 1,405
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
Blended
Duration
2 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Optometry
Area of study
Health
Education type
Blended
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 1,405
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-27 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
This 12-week online program from City, University of London equips GOC-registered optometrists with the knowledge and skills to become Independent Prescribers. It covers history-taking, examination techniques, clinical management, evidence-based practice, and safe prescribing practices. Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible for registration as Independent Prescribers on the GOC specialist register.
Program Outline
City, University of London - Optometry - Principles of Prescribing (Module 2 of 3)
Degree Overview:
- Independent Prescribing course: This module is one of the three independent prescribing courses offered by City, University of London.
- Designed for: GOC-registered optometrists aiming to become Independent Prescribers.
- Focus: History-taking and examination techniques, clinical management guidelines, management of specific ocular conditions, evidence-based practice and clinical governance in relation to prescribing, and safe and professional prescribing practices.
- Duration: 12 weeks (non-consecutive)
- Delivery: Online
- Starting date: 27th March 2024
- Fees: £1,125 (£1,405 for overseas students)
- Credits: 15 postgraduate credits
- Timetable:
- Online Launch Date: 11 March 2024
- Online Synchronous Teaching Dates: Wednesdays: 27 March, 10 April, 8 May, and 5 June 2024
- Assessment Date: 3 July 2024 (in-person)
- Benefits:
- Online learning facilitates completion alongside full-time work.
- Counts towards an MSc in Clinical Optometry.
- Adds to Continuing Education and Training (CET) points.
- Award:
- Professional and academic qualification.
- Postgraduate Certificate upon successful completion.
- Contributes credits towards a Diploma or MSc.
- Next step: 12-day clinical placement within a hospital eye service.
- Completion: Upon finishing all parts of the prescribing program, graduates become eligible for registration as an independent prescriber on the General Optical Council (GOC) specialist register.
Outline:
- Delivery: Online
- Content:
- History-taking and examination techniques
- Clinical management guidelines
- Management of specific ocular conditions
- Evidence-based practice and clinical governance in relation to prescribing
- Prescribing safely and professionally
- Teaching Materials:
- Lecture notes
- Recordings (Echo 360)
- Access via Moodle platform
- Assessment:
- Two-hour examination
- Short answer questions (SAQs)
- Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs)
Assessment:
- Assessment method: Two-hour examination with short answer questions (SAQs) and objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs).
- Assessment criteria:
- Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the anatomy of the orbit and adnexa.
- Understanding of the principles of immunology and microbiology.
- Detailed knowledge of pharmacology.
- Differentiating between anterior ophthalmic conditions and appropriate management.
- Understanding relevant laboratory investigations in ocular disease.
- Analytical skills in the field of therapeutics.
- Applying knowledge of pharmacology to prescribing practice.
- Competence in applying clinical skills to the practice of therapeutics.
- Exercising professional judgment in selecting the most appropriate patient-management strategy.
- Referring patients appropriately.
- Applying knowledge of immunology and microbiology within the context of the pathophysiology of ocular disease.
- Analyzing the results of clinical examinations.
- Critically evaluating sources of information, advice, and decision support in prescribing practice.
- Refining clinical problem-solving skills.
- Operating in a complex and unpredictable environment with an overview of best practice.
- Awareness of ethical practice.
Teaching:
- Delivery: Online
- Materials: Lecture notes and recordings (Echo 360) available via Moodle.
- Faculty:
- Dr Michelle Hennelly - MSc Programme Director for the MSc in Clinical Optometry and MSc in Advanced Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner (Health and Social Care).
- Unique approaches:
- Clinical supervisor
- Contact Lens Referral Clinic Co-ordinator and Practitioner
- UG Year 2 Clinical Skills teacher
- MSc and UG dissertation supervisor
- UG year 3 lecturer in Eye Disease and Therapeutics
- PG module lead for Principles of Therapeutics, Principles of Prescribing, Independent Prescribing, Clinical Management Guidelines, and Advanced Ophthalmic Techniques.
- VISION 2020 Curriculum Director
- Contributor to current eye care curriculums in African countries
- Consultant Editor for Community Eye Health journal
- Member of various advisory boards, including the GOC and the College of Optometrists
Careers:
- Graduates are eligible for registration as Independent Prescribers on the GOC specialist register.
- Potential career paths:
- Independent prescribing optometrist
- Community optometrist
- Hospital optometrist
- Researcher
- Academic
Other:
- The emphasis of the course is on equipping optometrists with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage ocular disease within the legal and regulatory framework provided by the Opticians Act and relevant medicines legislation.
- The program is designed for GOC-registered optometrists who wish to become independent prescribers.
- Students are required to complete this module along with modules OVM050 - Principles of Therapeutics and OVM053 - Independent Prescribing.
- The course is provided by the School of Health & Psychological Sciences at City, University of London.
- Students are encouraged to seek further reading material and resources during the course.
- The course is delivered online, allowing students to complete the program while working full-time.
- Attendance is only required for the assessment day.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
EU Home Students:
- Normally be a UK-registered optometrist satisfying all legal requirements to be eligible to practise in the UK.
- Should also be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) whilst completing all parts of the training.
- Must have completed or be completing module OVM050 - Principles of Therapeutics - before starting this course.
- Must have at least 2 years experience before taking the College of Optometrists’ Common Final Assessment.
International and Overseas Students:
- Accepted on an ad-hoc basis provided their undergraduate syllabus and clinical responsibilities are similar to those of a UK optometrist.
- **No additional information provided for international and overseas applicants.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- If your first language is not English, one of the following is required:
- A first degree from a UK university.
- A first degree from an overseas institution recognised by City, University of London.
- International English Language Test Service (IELTS) a score of 7.0 is required with no subtest below 7.0.
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) score 72 required.
- TOEFL 100 overall with 24 in Writing, 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
- Other evidence of proficiency in the English language, which satisfies the board of studies concerned, including registration with your professional regulator.
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