Professional Development

Download a registration form here and also view our Continuing Education Policy which will advise you on attendance at events, cancellations, discount etc.

Attendance at Courses (excluding Staff Support Courses) will earn participants 7 CPD points.

Courses

Saturday 24 July, 1.30pm - 5.00pm
Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Refresher Course

This course, presented by Dr Doug Roydhouse and Dr Heather Mack, will explore the ophthalmic complications of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The diabetic component will cover predisposing risk factors for retinopathy, the stages of the condition, treatment and prognosis. The cardiovascular lecture will commence with an anatomical overview and the topics for discussion will include ischaemic optic neuropathy, retinal artery occlusion and retinal emboli. Download the registration form for more details including presenter biographies.

Saturday 4 September, 1.30pm - 5.00pm
Autoimmune Refresher Course - Practical Inflammatory Eye Disease for Optometrists

This course, presented by Dr Tony Hall and Lyndell Lim, will deal with autoimmune disorders that optometrists might encounter in clinical practice. These include rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, temporal arteritis and Graves' disease. The pharmaceutical remedies including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids and immunosuppressive agents will be discussed. Side effects of the respective treatments will also be considered.

Saturday 13 November, 1.30pm - 5.00pm
Ocular Theraputics Refresher Course (OTRC) on Infection

This course will focus on the diagnosis and management of anterior eye infections. Optometrists are now competent to provide remedies for a number of these conditions including conjunctivitis and keratitis. The presenters will review general pathology, microbiology and pharmacology. They will consider the different approaches to treatment and will address other relevant issues such as drug resistance, integrated care and public health challenges. (This course will be of interest to all practitioners).

Staff Support Courses

Staff Support Course Saturday: An Introduction to Optometry A – Z
Monday 25 October 2010, 9.00am – 4.30pm

This course is for support staff who are relatively new to the optometry field. The aim is to explore the world of optometry in the context of working in an optometry practice. Regardless of the location or size of practice, support staff are exposed to common experiences that draw on their knowledge and skills. It will provide plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Download the registration form.

Course 4 Staff Support Course: Optometry for Experienced Staff
Monday 29 November, 9.00am – 4.30pm

This course is for experienced support staff who are interested in updating their knowledge and skills relating to different aspects of service delivery in an optometry practice. Offering a combination of theory and practice, the program will review the intricacies of ophthalmic lenses, prescriptions, contact lenses and solutions. Problem solving will also be discussed, looking at common issues and different scenarios that can occur in relation to dispensing and also with patient customer service. It will provide plenty of opportunities for participants to ask questions and to share experiences with others. Download the registration form.