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Optometry, Medicine & Patient Management - OPTM4291
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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
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: OPTM3231
 
 
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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