Ophthalmic Specialty Short Course
Pigmented Fundus Lesions
Gloucestershire Research & Education Group
This course has been designed for individuals who would like to develop and improve their knowledge of pigmented fundus lesions that may be encountered in primary care Optometry. Whilst anyone can register for this course, its primary focus is to support Optometrists in their clinical practice and CPD, providing clinical pearls to inform the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients presenting with choroidal naevus, CHRPE, optic disc melanocytoma or choroidal melanoma.
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.
- 30
- 1 hour
- Distance online learning
By the end of the course the student will be able to:
- Be up to date with the latest information and treatments about various pigmented fundus lesions, and so support the skills required to manage these conditions appropriately
- Understand at what stage these lesions require treatment and referral, allowing you to manage pigmented fundus lesions within your limits of competence
- Perform the appropriate selection of OCT scan types and other tests to correctly identify and manage a range of pigmented fundus lesions and associated conditions
1 non-interactive CPD point is available to individuals who successfully complete this course.
Optometrist and Dispensing Optician domains covered:
COMMUNICATION
CLINICAL PRACTICE
There are no entry requirements for this course.
It is suitable for anyone who would like to gain and improve their knowledge of this topic.
To apply for the course:
Please submit an enquiry using the online form provided.
This course is 1 hour in duration, and students can access it for 2 weeks. It is delivered on our online learning system, and to be certificated and gain CPD points, 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.
