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Course outline - Eye Clinic Support Studies course

Summary: Information about the outline and structure of this RNIB / City University London course.

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Time commitment

The course is held over four days, full time.

Dates and location

Tuesday 11 – Friday 14 November 2008

Venue: RNIB, 58-72 John Bright Street, Birmingham B1 1BN

Summary of course content

The following modules are covered during the course:

  • patient’s eye care journey from medical to social care
  • the role of the Eye Clinic Liaison Officer
  • complex needs/additional disabilities
  • measurement of sight
  • diseases of the eye and functional effects
  • children and visual impairment
  • person/patient in the context of family and friends
  • certification and registration
  • Social Services assessment and rehabilitation
  • low vision and the environment
  • mobility
  • welfare benefits
  • course work, examination information and feedback

Approach

Learning style for this course is one of active learning and consists of presentations, group work, some role play, videos and discussion.

Course fee

The course fee is £750, which includes lunch and refreshments and course materials, but not hotel accommodation.

Cancellations must be made in writing. If the cancellation is made at least four weeks before the course, then the course fee minus a cancellation fee of £50 will be refunded.

However, if the cancellation is received within four weeks of the course commencement date, then the course fee minus a late cancellation fee of £150 will only be refunded if that place can be filled by another person on the course waiting list.

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Content author: ECLOEditor@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 18/08/2008 15:37

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