Investigative Techniques - SIO2010

Assessment 1: Practical skills assessment

Formative assessment will consist of continuous feedback on clinical episodes, including the portfolio (logbook).

Practical Skills Assessment

Assessment 2: Written practice exercise

Formative feedback for the examination questions will come from worked examples in lectures and seminars.

Written practice exercise

Assessment 4: Exam

Exam

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

In-Class Test

Assessment 2: Portfolio

The portfolio (logbook) is a pass/fail element of the module. 

Portfolio

Assessment 3: Practical Skills Assessment

The purpose of this module is to develop knowledge and understanding of important investigative techniques involved of optometric primary optometric practice. It will act as a supplement for the practical module Clinical Skills 2. This module covers a wide range of clinical techniques used in clinical practice. Detailed case studies will be used to consider the application of the clinical techniques.

Compulsory for eligibility to apply for Registration as an Optometrist through the General Optical Council

School of Applied Sciences

Title: Clinical Procedures in Primary Eye Care Author: Elliott, David B.
ISBN: 9780702077906 (e-book) Edition: 5th edition. (Essential)
 
Title: Kanski's clinical ophthalmology: a systematic approach. Author: Salmon, John F.
ISBN: 9780702077111 Edition: Ninth edition. (Essential)
 
Title: Investigative techniques and ocular examination. ISBN: 0-7506-5404-X (Essential)
 
Title: College of Optometrists: Clinical Management Guidelines. Author: College of Optometrists (website) (Recommended)
 
Title: Clinical Procedures for Ocular Examination [electronic resource]. Author: Carlson, Nancy B.; Kurtz, Daniel ISBN: 9780071849197 (Recommended)

Optometry

SIO2010 - Investigative Techniques

Investigative Techniques

have the knowledge to develop communication skills and professional practices.

be able to collect accurate data regarding the structure and/or function of the eye using a range of clinical techniques and record the results appropriately.


be able to interpret results of clinical tests used in clinical practice.

have the knowledge to discuss and explain the theory behind investigative techniques used in clinical practice.