Advanced Grading
Gloucestershire Research & Education Group
This course has been designed to develop students’ knowledge further in the intricacies of diabetic retinopathy grading, to include ROG and arbitration. It consists of two days face-to-face training. We include lectures exploring patients with more complex needs and non-routine pathology. The course provides the grader with the opportunity to make clinical decisions and discuss outcomes.
The teaching is provided by Gloucestershire Research & Education Group and participants will receive an in-house certificate from the Gloucestershire Research & Education Group, on successful completion.
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The topics covered in this training include:
- Edge case grading
- Referral outcomes
- Specialist Diagnostics
- Diabetes and pregnancy
Course content includes:
- Lectures (in person)
- Informal tests
- Clinical assessments
Assessment:
- Students will be assessed throughout the duration of the course, however, the main rationale around the course is to explore and discuss.
Students should have knowledge of the English Diabetic Retinopathy classification system and be employed within a relevant clinical setting.
It is particularly suitable for anyone who would like to increase their knowledge of how grades impact upon outcome.
To apply for the course:
Please submit an enquiry using the online form provided.
This course requires students to attend face to face training at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for 2 days, 09:30 – 16:00, on selected dates. On the first day, students must arrive by 09:00 for registration.
Accommodation and travel expenses are not covered in the course fees. If you are interested in attending this course, and would like further information about either of these, please send us an enquiry.
To be certificated, students must complete both days of the face to face course and participate in all tests.
Course fees are payable in advance.
