Professional Higher Certificate in Glaucoma
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
This advanced glaucoma course for healthcare professionals builds on the Professional Certificate in Glaucoma, enhancing clinical practice and knowledge. Through online learning, a practical workshop, and a clinical placement, students develop skills in diagnosing ocular hypertension and primary open-angle glaucoma, monitoring patients, and managing treatment. The course is accredited by the College of Optometrists and carries 20 credits at level 7.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This course is designed for optometrists and other healthcare professionals who hold the Professional Certificate in Glaucoma and wish to further advance their knowledge and clinical practice in glaucoma. The course aims to prepare clinicians to diagnose ocular hypertension, to make a preliminary diagnosis of chronic open angle glaucoma, and to monitor patients with diagnosed ocular hypertension (on treatment or in the absence of a management plan). The clinical placement aims to give students the opportunity to put into practice what they have learnt during the taught sessions and to refine their clinical decision making in patients with or at risk of developing glaucoma.
Outline:
Online learning units:
- Ocular Hypertension: Definition and Risk Factors for Conversion to Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
- Tonometry and Phasing
- Gonioscopy
- Imaging Technologies
- Clinical Decision Making in the Diagnosis of Ocular Hypertension and Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
- Introduction to Detection of Progression
- Anti-Glaucoma Medication: Contraindications and Side-Effects
- Lifestyle and Social Aspects of Glaucoma
- Clinical Governance in the Diagnosis of Ocular Hypertension and Primary-Angle Glaucoma
Practical Workshop:
- Gonioscopy
Assessment:
Assessment is via written examination, practical station examination and assessment of clinical logbooks.
Teaching:
Other:
The course is based in the School of Optometry and Vision Science, which has continued to pioneer high-quality new developments in optometric education, and it is recognised both nationally and internationally for the excellence of its courses, graduates and research. This module carries 20 credits at level 7, and is accredited by the College of Optometrists for the Professional Higher Certificate in Glaucoma.
Professional Certificate in Glaucoma: £650 Professional Higher Certificate in Glaucoma: £1150
University of Bradford
Overview:
The University of Bradford is a public research university located in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It is known for its strong focus on research and its commitment to social mobility. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The university provides a vibrant student life experience with a range of clubs, societies, and events. Students can expect a welcoming and supportive campus environment.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Strong research focus:
The university is recognized for its high-quality research, with 77% of its research impact rated internationally excellent or world-leading.Social mobility:
The University of Bradford is ranked first in England for its impact on social mobility.Value for money:
The university's Distance Learning MBA is ranked the best value for money by the Financial Times.Excellent academic programs:
The university excels in various fields, including Physiotherapy, Forensic Science, and Children's Nursing.Academic Programs:
The university offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Business:
The University of Bradford's Business School is recognized for its support of firms and students.Nursing:
The university provides financial help for nursing students.Computer Science:
The university has invested £600k in new computer science labs.Other:
The university also offers programs in various other fields, including engineering, law, and the arts.Other:
The university is a member of Yorkshire Universities and is a Stonewall Diversity Champion. It has also received the Athena Swan Bronze Award and the Queen's Anniversary Prizes.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must be General Optical Council registered optometrists or other registered health professional and hold the College of Optometrists Professional Certificate in Glaucoma. Students enrolling on this course must have arranged a placement in a hospital glaucoma clinic under the mentorship of a consultant ophthalmologist. The placement must enable the student to gain experience of at least 150 cases. As a minimum guideline, one session (half day) per week for 6 months is recommended. This placement may commence any time after the initial practical workshop, though we highly recommend students complete as much of the taught component of the course as possible before commencing the placement. Applicants must provide details of a suitable clinical placement upon application using the form provided in the apply section above. MDT Eye Academy Clinical Placements Professional Higher Cert in Glaucoma York Teaching Hospital placement
