Rehabilitation - Partially Sighted A

Subject 655-803 (2009)

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Credit Points: 25.00
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Distance Learning.

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: This subject is available by distance learning in both semester 1 and 2. A half day seminar is provided to assist candidates but attendance is optional.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study and reasonable steps will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their active and safe participation in a subject are encouraged to discuss this with the relevant subject coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Coordinator

Ms Anthea Louise Cochrane
Subject Overview:

Topics covered within this subject include the epidemiology and geographic distribution of blindness; the roles and methods within the rehabilitative team for the support and rehabilitation of the visually disabled; the procedures for comprehensive assessment of rehabilitation of the visually disabled; the procedures for comprehensive assessment of visual disability and the management of patients with partial sight; and the principles and performance of optical and non-optical aids for the enhancement of low vision. One half-day seminar is provided to assist candidates (Attendance is optional).

On completion of the subject students should:

  • understand the ocular disorders causing vision impairment, their prognosis and effects on task performance;
  • understand the epidemiology of vision impairment and how vision impairment impacts on daily life;
  • understand the procedures for the comprehensive assessment of low vision;
  • prescribe optical magnification devices that will enhance low vision;
  • provide instruction on the use of non-optical devices that will be of practical benefit to the vision impaired patient;
  • understand the strategies used by the various professionals in the multidisciplinary low vision rehabilitation team.
Assessment:

A 4000 word essay on a prescribed topic (30%). One three hour written paper at the end of the semester (60%) and a 30 minute practical examination (10%).
Prescribed Texts:

Students will be provided with a comprehensive study guide which will include key journal articles and a list of prescribed reading.
Recommended Texts:

Candidates will be provided with a comprehensive study guide which will include key journal articles and prescribed reading in a range of texts.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Students will learn several generic skills in this subject, including the ability to:

  • seek and retrieve information using a number of resources including the world-wide-web;
  • evaluate and synthesise research literature and professional literature;
  • appreciate the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of research;
  • develop a high level of analytic and problem solving skill;
  • develop a high level of planning and time management skill;
  • articulate knowledge and understanding in a written presentation;
  • have an advanced understanding of the changing knowledge base in a specialised area.
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Optometry

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