Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Orthoptic and Ophthalmologic Assistance program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of orthoptics and ophthalmology. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to work as orthoptists and ophthalmologic assistants.

Program Objectives

The program has the following specific educational objectives:

• To provide students with a good understanding of the foundational disciplines, including physics, statistics, computer science, sociology, pedagogy, logic, and philosophy of science.
• To provide students with in-depth knowledge of the disciplines that characterize the profession of orthoptist and ophthalmologic assistant, including medical technical sciences, diseases of the visual apparatus, pediatrics, clinical psychology, and physics.
• To provide students with knowledge of disciplines in the field of human sciences, psycho-pedagogy, health management sciences, and interdisciplinary and clinical sciences.
• To provide students with familiarity with the scientific method and the ability to apply clinical recommendations in concrete situations, with adequate knowledge of regulations and deontological and bioethical issues.
• To provide students with the ability to understand and relate to patients, as well as the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, interact with colleagues and other health professionals, and operate with defined degrees of autonomy.

Program Structure

The program is structured to provide students with a comprehensive education in orthoptics and ophthalmology. The program includes:

• Theoretical and practical studies in the field of orthoptics and ophthalmology.
• Laboratory activities and internships in specialized health services.
• Lectures, seminars, and group work on topics relevant to the program.
• A final project that requires students to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.

Competencies and Skills

The program aims to equip students with the following competencies and skills:

• Ability to evaluate and prepare a rehabilitative setting suitable for therapy or therapeutic exercise.
• Ability to participate in different forms of professional development and research activities.
• Ability to use the English language in the specific field of competence and for general information exchange.
• Ability to use communication and information management tools.
• Ability to draw up technical-scientific reports.

Professional Responsibilities

The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to work as orthoptists and ophthalmologic assistants. The professional responsibilities of orthoptists and ophthalmologic assistants include:

• Conducting professional activities with respect for the professional profile, code of ethics, laws, and regulations related to the profession.
• Identifying the needs of patients and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Working in a multidisciplinary team and interacting with other health professionals.
• Using scientific methods and applying clinical recommendations in concrete situations.

Education and Training

The program includes a range of educational and training activities, including:

• Lectures and seminars on topics relevant to the program.
• Laboratory activities and internships in specialized health services.
• Group work and discussions on topics relevant to the program.
• A final project that requires students to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.

Assessment and Evaluation

The program includes a range of assessment and evaluation activities, including:

• Written and oral exams on technical and professional aspects.
• Discussion of clinical cases and definition of rehabilitation plans.
• Compilation of clinical records and reports.
• Evaluation of the final project and the student's overall performance in the program.

Program Outcomes

The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to work as orthoptists and ophthalmologic assistants. The program outcomes include:

• Ability to evaluate autonomously the results of orthoptic and rehabilitative treatments.
• Ability to modulate anti-amblyopic therapy and prismatic treatment.
• Ability to evaluate the residual vision of patients with low vision and suggest rehabilitative aids.
• Possession of technical knowledge and skills to verify the validity of exams performed.

Teaching Methods

The program uses a range of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures and seminars on topics relevant to the program.
• Laboratory activities and internships in specialized health services.
• Group work and discussions on topics relevant to the program.
• A final project that requires students to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.
• Use of modern teaching tools and technologies.

Conclusion

The Orthoptic and Ophthalmologic Assistance program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of orthoptics and ophthalmology. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to work as orthoptists and ophthalmologic assistants, and to provide them with the ability to evaluate and prepare a rehabilitative setting suitable for therapy or therapeutic exercise. The program includes a range of educational and training activities, assessment and evaluation activities, and teaching methods, all designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in orthoptics and ophthalmology.