UNSW Handbook Course - Optometry, Medicine & Patient Management

Optometry, Medicine & Patient Management - OPTM4291


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: School of Optometry and Vision Science
	Course Outline: http://www.optom.unsw.edu.au
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 3
	EFTSL: 0.06250 (more info)
	Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Equivalent: MEDM8001
	CSS Contribution Charge:Band 3 (more info)
	Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

This course provides an overview of human disease in the context of epidemiological, pathophysiological, diagnostic therapeutic, mental health and public health domains. The role of optometry in relation to the various forms of clinical health practice available within the community is explored. Specific topics in eye health are covered with an emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to managing patient eye care. This includes the understanding of the appropriate pathways available for patient diagnosis, referral and long-term care and management.

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