Professional/Short course Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Nursing
20 credit level 6 or 7 module
This module is run in partnership with Bristol Eye Hospital, part of University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.
About
This module, Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Nursing, available at Level 6 (UZTYYY-20-3) or Level 7 (UZTRVL-20-M), will introduce you to the core principles, clinical skills, and knowledge required to deliver safe, evidencebased care to patients with eye conditions.
The module aims to develop registered nurses' knowledge and understanding of ophthalmic nursing across a range of care settings. It will focus on the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred ophthalmic care, underpinned by foundational knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology, with an introduction to ocular pathology and pharmacology.
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
At level 6
- appraise and manage common and complex eye conditions, synthesising advanced ophthalmic investigations and clinical reasoning to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care across diverse and unpredictable clinical settings.
- evaluate and appraise current clinical guidelines and public health initiatives to ensure safe patient care and contribute to local service enhancements.
- evaluate contemporary leadership and supervision models across multidisciplinary teams while advocating for patient safety and supporting the specific needs of patients with visual impairments.
At level 7
- critically appraise and autonomously manage common and complex eye conditions, synthesising advanced ophthalmic investigations and clinical reasoning to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care across diverse and unpredictable clinical settings.
- critically evaluate and appraise current clinical guidelines and public health initiatives to ensure safe patient care and strategically contribute to local service enhancements.
- critically evaluate contemporary leadership and supervision models across multidisciplinary teams while advocating for patient safety and supporting the specific needs of patients with visual impairments.
Entry requirements
You must have professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, relevant ophthalmic experience and currently working in the field of ophthalmology.
Careers / Further study
This module can contribute towards the PGCert Health and Social Care, the MSc Clinical Practice, the MSc Advanced Practice, and the Professional Development Awards.
If you have any queries, please contact the Professional Development team (pd@uwe.ac.uk).
How to apply
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For further information
- Email: pd@uwe.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81158
Structure
Content
The module syllabus would typically include:
- Anatomy and physiology of the eye
- Visual pathway
- Speciality conditions and their management
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Speciality surgeries and their management
- Ocular pharmacology
- Ophthalmic emergencies
- Health promotion and patient education
- Patient-centred care
- Role of the ophthalmic nurse
- Multidisciplinary team working
Learning and Teaching
A variety of approaches will be used which may include e-learning, lectures, practical sessions, seminars, experts from practice, analysis of case studies, problem-based learning, patient scenarios and self- directed study.
Assessment
Assessment for this module will comprise one assessment task: an online examination (two hours maximum) consisting of MCQs and scenario-based open questions which will address the theoretical aspect of the module. The questions will also include images and diagrams representing the module content.
Prices and dates
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Dates
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