Paediatric Optometry

The module provides advanced and specialised theoretical background knowledge and practical skills for paediatric visual problems and their management. The module is fully accredited for CET points and will provide at least 24 of the 36 points required for continued registration.The module will feature the following:Examination of children and those with learning difficultiesComprehensive lecture notes and access to web-based virtual learning environmentLectures and training delivered by leading Ophthalmologists,Optometrists and Orthoptists in the field.Examination date: 22nd May 2017, 24th May 2017, 12th July 2017 (OSCES) Course Information Start DateCostCourse CodeApply Monday 22 May 2017 Home / EU - £1,000 OVM034 Apply Now For additional dates please register your interest Home / EU - £1,000 OVM034 Register Interest Eligibility Non EEA students can only apply as part of a programme, not as a stand-alone module.You should normally be a UK registered optometrist satisfying all legal requirements to be eligible to practise in the UKYou should also be registered with the General Optical CouncilOverseas optometrists will be accepted on an ad-hoc basis providing your undergraduate syllabus and clinical responsibilities are similar to those of a UK optometrist. English Requirements For those students whose first language is not English, the following qualification is also required:IELTS: 7.0Please note that due to changes in the UKVI's list of SELTs we are no longer able to accept TOEFL as evidence of English language for students who require a CAS as of April 2014.