Refraction for Ophthalmologists

Aston University

Postgraduate

In Birmingham

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Duration:
 3 separate days (one full day and two half days)
 
D

ates of next course: Monday 9th November 2015 (all day); Wednesday 11th November (pm only)2015; Wednesday 2nd December 2015 (pm only)

Day 1:
 Tutorials and practical sessions (full day with lunch provided) Day 2:
Exam training (half day afternoon) Day 3:
Mock  exam, OSCE format (half day afternoon) For the full course, run at Aston University, there will be two intakes per year. Closing date for applications is 1 week prior to the start date.
Fees: Full fees are £400 - see the registration form for details of fees for days 1 and 2.
To pay for part of the course or the full course, as appropriate, send a cheque made payable to Aston University with the registration form
How to apply: Please complete an application form.

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Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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West Midlands, B4 7ET

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About this course

Overview A unique course developed in collaboration with West Midland School of Ophthalmology to prepare ophthalmologists for RCOphth Certificate of refraction (CoR).  

We offer a comprehensive a three-day program of tuition over two months, to teach and master the skills needed to succeed in the CoR OSCE examination. Senior optometry lecturers and Ophthalmologists will deliver the course, with one-to-one tuition by final year optometry trainees in the role of ‘expert patients’.  The course will take place in Aston University school of Optometry, in order for...

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Subjects

  • Optometry
  • Staff
  • IT
  • AS/400
  • Laboratory Practice
  • Carer
  • University
  • Doctor
  • Medicine
  • Ophthalmologist

Course programme

Who is the Course For?

Ophthalmologists preparing to undertake RCOphth Certificate of Refraction.


Pre-course preparation & structure

Candidates are expected to complete the free RCOphth online modules before attending the course.

Day 1: Morning theory and practical demonstrations of relevant refraction skills. Afternoon practice with patients under supervision.

Day 2: An afternoon to refresh and practice refraction skills with ‘expert’ patients.

Day 3: MOCK examination following the format of the RCOphth CoR followed by a formal feedback.

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