Understanding OCT in Clinical Practice
Gloucestershire Research & Education Group
This entry-level course has been designed as an introduction for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and practical skills in Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). Through a combination of online learning modules, assessments, and the submission of OCT scans, participants will gain a deeper understanding of OCT technology and its application in clinical environments.
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.
This course is currently unavailable while we update its content and structure to improve your learning experience.
- 450
- 14 weeks
- Distance online learning
The topics covered in this training include:
- What is optical coherence tomography
- Anatomy of the posterior segment
- Descriptive terms in OCT – Qualitative skills
- Preparation and Capture of OCT scans
- Types of OCT scans:
- Scan Quality
- Artefacts
Students have the opportunity to submit scans they have taken for review, and receive advice on the quality of the scan and how these may be improved.
By the end of the course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the posterior segment anatomy
- Understand the different types of OCT scans and the factors that affect image quality
- Show an understanding of the preparation needed to capture OCT scans
- Recognise best practice in the acquisition of OCT scans
Students should be employed in an environment where they have access to OCT scanning equipment, and are able to capture OCT scans.
We also advise that students are:
- Able to use computer systems and must have (ideally broadband) access to the Internet (www) to complete their distance learning
- Have sufficient competence in English to understand the course
To apply for the course:
Please submit an enquiry using the online form provided.
Students have 12 weeks to complete this course. It is delivered on our online learning system, and to be certificated, students must successfully pass an end of module online assessment.
There are no specific start dates, students can register anytime.
Course fees are payable in advance.
