ort4con concom strabismus
CONCOMITANT STRABISMUS
ORT4CON
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will build on concepts presented in Binocular Vision and Refraction. Students will develop an understanding of the theoretical concepts of aetiology, investigation, diagnosis and management of concominant strabismus and its sensory anomalies. Using an enquiry-based learning program, students will integrate theoretical concepts with practical instrumentation and clinical techniques to apply optical, orthoptic, medical and surgical management for concomitant horizontal deviations, amblyopia, microstrabismus and disorders of the vergence and accommodative systems in an evidence-based medical context. This subject will equip students to proceed to Incominant Strabismus and Orthoptic Clinical Practice subjects.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorConnie Koklanis
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed one of the following subjects: ORT3BVR or ORT3BIV OR Must be enrolled in the following course code: HMORT and no other rule applies
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Limited to students enrolled in Orthoptics.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Binocular vision and ocular motility: theory and management of strabismus | Prescribed | Van Noordern, G & Campos, E 2002 | 6TH EDN, MOSBY, ST LOUIS. |
| Readings | Diagnosis and management of ocular motility disorders | Prescribed | Ansons, A & Davis, H 2001 | 3RD EDN, BLACKWELL SCIENCE, OXFORD. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an appropriate use and application of discipline specific instrumentation to investigate concomitant strabismus, retinal correspondence, sensory adaptations and binocular functions
- Activities:
- This learning outcome is achieved with (i) online activities, (ii) enquiry/case based learning activities and (iii) practical classes
02. Integrate information obtained from a case history and the results of a clinical investigation to differentially diagnose concomitant strabismus
- Activities:
- This learning outcome is achieved with (i) online activities and (ii) enquiry/case based learning activities
03. Using the best available evidence, devise a management plan and explain the prognosis for a patient diagnosed with concomitant strabismus
- Activities:
- This learning outcome is achieved with (i) online activities and (ii) enquiry/case based learning activities
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorConnie Koklanis
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.5 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Online learning activities equivalent to a 1.5 hour lecture"
WorkShopWeek: 18 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 15
One 1.5 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 12 - 15
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 10-minute practical examination | Hurdle requirement: must be passed in order to gain a pass in this subject | 15 | 01, 02 |
| one 2-hour end-of-semester written examination | Hurdle requirement: must be passed in order to gain a pass in this subject | 55 | 01, 02, 03 |
| two 30-minute mid-semester written tests | 30 | 01, 03, 02 |