ort3neo neuro ophthalmology
NEURO OPHTHALMOLOGY
ORT3NEO
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will build on concepts covered in the subjects Ocular Physiology and Vision Science and Clinical Anatomy and Neurosciences. You will utilise and apply your knowledge about the human visual system in order to identify, examine and diagnose a visual field defect and predict the likely site of a lesion along the visual pathway based on a series of patient symptoms and signs. You will integrate theoretical concepts with practical instrumentation and clinical techniques to interpret clinical findings for the diagnosis and management of retinal or neuro-ophthalmic visual field defects. This subject will equip you to progress to the Orthoptic Clinical Practice subjects.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLinda Malesic
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HZVSO and must have passed ORT2PVS; OR admission into HMORT and no other rule applies.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Neurological Differential Diagnosis | Recommended | Patten, J. 1997 | SPRINGER-VERLAG,GREAT BRITAIN |
| Readings | The Neuro-Ophthalmology Survival Guide | Recommended | Pane, A., Burdon, M., Miller, N.R. 2007 | MOSBY, EDINBURGH |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Independently plan and perform assessments of patients with neurological disorders to determine the integrity of their visual pathway
- Activities:
- Lecture materials, resources and practicums
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Select and accurately perform a variety of visual field tests appropriate to patient requirements dependent on their presenting symptoms, signs and condition.
- Activities:
- Lecture materials, resources, workshops and practicums
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Clearly communicate, instruct and monitor patients with retinal or neurological complaints during their assessments, and adapt the visual field test processes to achieve the most reliable results.
- Activities:
- Lecture materials, resources, workshops and practicums
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Record, interpret and discuss test findings with colleagues and report findings to patients using contextually sensitive terminology.
- Activities:
- Lecture materials, resources, workshops and practicums
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
05. Determine the likely site of a retinal pathway lesion based on the visual field defect to select appropriate further testing, management and urgency.
- Activities:
- Lecture materials, resources, workshops and practicums
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMeri Vukicevic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 11
Two 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 11 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 12 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 22 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.
WorkShopWeek: 16 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three 45-minute in class tests (2,250-words equivalent total) | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 15-minute practicum (750-words equivalent) | Students must pass the practicum to pass the subject: Clinical competencies are assessed in this subject and are required to practice. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| One 4,000-word group case study assignment (1,000-words equivalent per student) | 30 | 02, 04 |