ABDO
Level 6
QN: 600/1258/4
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ABDO Level 6 Diploma in The Assessment and Management of Low Vision
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ABDO. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 276 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 6
Awarding Body
ABDO
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
276 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Optics for Low Vision
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the theory of magnification.
- Understand the optics of compound and telescopic magnification systems.
- Understand the theory of Illumination.
2
The Assessment of a Low Vision Patient
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate with and record a visually impaired patient’s case history.
- Demonstrate the ability to check a patient’s current refraction.
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct a visual assessment so as to assess the patient’s visual needs.
- Demonstrate the ability to prescribe suitable appliances.
- Demonstrate the ability to provide instruction in the use of the appliances.
3
The Continuing Care of a Low Vision Low Patient
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to manage case records for patients with low vision.
- Be able to care for patients with low vision.
4
The Practice and Physiology of Low Vision
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the terms relating to low vision.
- Understand the gross anatomy of the retina and any relevant pathological conditions.
- Understand the gross anatomy of the anterior chamber and any relevant pathological conditions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the instruments and equipment used to diagnose retinal pathology.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/1258/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ABDO
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2016