Module Descriptor (CUR03)
Section A
1
Module title
Introduction to Clinical Optometry
2
SITS module code
UB507007
3
SCQF level
7
4
SCQF credit points
20
5
Module Leader
Judith Banks
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Module team members
Samara Hodi (UHI)
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Joel Somerville (UHI)
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Subject Network
Applied Life Studies
8
Exam Board and Exam Board module sub-group
UG Applied Life Studies: Optometry
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Date of module start / most recent revision
January 2021
10 Semester
Semester 2
11 Student numbers in previous academic session (if applicable)
N/A
12 Minimum / maximum student numbers
Minimum numbers:
N/A
Maximum numbers:
60
13 Pre-requisites
none
14 Co-requisites
none
15 Mode of study
Give estimate of proportions of mode of study, but also highlight
main mode of study.
Face to face
3%
6 hours
Video-conference (VC facilities on
0%
0 hours
UHI campus or learning centre)
Video-conference (other video
0%
0 hours
technologies accessed via Internet)
VLE (online, tutor-supported study)
6%
12 hours
Audio conference
0%
0 hours
Self-directed study
47%
94 hours
Flipped classroom (learning &
4%
8 hours
formative phases)
Practical Sessions
12%
24 hours
Clinical Placement
28%
56 hours
TOTAL
100%
200 hours
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Assessment
Type
Details
Weighting Minimum Submission Learning
pass
week
Outcome(s)
mark
assessed
Assessment Essay
500 words
10%
30%
5 LO1
1
Assessment Placement
Reflective diary
10%
30%
12 LO1, LO3
2
diary
from placement
Assessment
Clinical
Station practical
40%
40%
14/15 LO1, LO3, LO4
3
performance
examination
Assessment
(OSPRE) 6 station
Assessment
Written exam
2 hour written
40%
30%
14/15 LO1, LO2,LO4
4
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Experiential education
Tick all that apply
Work
Case
Simulations
Field
Laboratory
Research
Intern-
Guest
Clinical
placement
studies
trip
work
project
ship
lecture
practice
x
x
x
x
Community
Service
Job
Study
Summer Volunteering Competition
Co-
Capstone
engagement learning shadowing abroad
school
operative
course
education
18
Specialist learning resources
Internet access, clinical skills lab
19
Additional costs to students
Travel and accommodation costs for attendance at clinical placement in Community practice
20
Employability / graduate skills
Academic, practical, vocational and/or life skills developed within the module and how they enhance
student employability
This module links into the development of the following UHI Graduate Attributes
• Academic Skills
• Self-Management
• Social Awareness
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
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Section B
21 Module summary
This module will introduce students to the work of the optometrist in a clinical setting. It is
designed as a preliminary introduction to the many skills, both inside and outside the consulting
room which will be needed as the programme advances. The module will be taught by lectures
covering the required theory, consolidated with tasks within the VLE, and self-guided research.
Groups will attend practical sessions to lay the foundations for development of clinical
competencies required in years 2-3, and to ensure students enter the problem based learning
stage in year 2 with a good understanding of the patient journey during an eye examination.
Important aspects of the curriculum will be further explored and reinforced in flipped classroom
type workshops and discussions.
Students will learn about core competencies (Stage 1) as defined by the General Optical
Council (GOC).
Learning will be further supported by work placement in a community optometry practice for 8
days during the module.
22 Module keywords
Clinical
Vision
Health
23 Module learning outcomes
“On successful completion of this module, students should be able to…”
Learning Outcome 1 (LO1):
Demonstrate an understanding of basic clinical tools that are used in optometric practice
Learning Outcome 2 (LO2):
Describe the different refractive conditions associated with the normal eye.
Learning Outcome 3 (LO3):
Understand the importance of accurate completion of a patient record
Learning Outcome 4 (LO4)
Describe the principles of optical dispensing and how these are applied in optometric
practice.
24 Indicative content
In this module students will be introduced to patient examination techniques including:
Record Keeping.
Simple case history-taking.
Basic ocular examination (slit-lamp, direct ophthalmoscopy, vision/visual acuity, pupil
measurement, retinoscopy, autorefraction).
Types of refractive error and their correction- myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia.
Introduction to dispensing – Measuring PD, frame measurements and adjustments, simple
dispensing skills, focimetry.
Magnification, optics of optical instruments
GOC core competencies will be introduced.
Reading list information is included on the separate Excel document.
CUR03 proforma. April 2019