Agored Cymru
Level 3
QN: 610/0087/6
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Agored Cymru Level 3 Certificate in Fundamentals of Ophthalmology (Wales)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Agored Cymru. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 88 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Agored Cymru
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
88 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Administer Eye Drops to Individuals within the Health Care Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand current legislation, policy and procedures for the administration of eye drops.2.
- Be able to administer eye drops.
2
Assessment of Vision in Adults who can Recognise Letters /Shapes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of optics.2.
- Know the process of emmetropisation.3.
- Understand refractive error.4.
- Understand vision and it’s assessment.5.
- Know recording methodologies for vision tests.6.
- Be able to test vision.
3
Introduction to Ocular Anatomy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic structure of the eye and its anatomical relations.2.
- Know the structure of the anterior segment.3.
- Know the structure of the posterior segment.
4
Introduction to Visual Impairment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand common definitions and terminology associated with sight loss.2.
- Know different types of sight loss.3.
- Know the eye conditions that are the most common causes of sight loss in: - older people - people of working age - children and young people.4.
- Understand the emotional effects of sight loss.5.
- Know the role of an Eye Clinic Liaison Officer and ROVI (Rehab Officer for the Visually Impaired).
5
Obtain a Patient History for Ophthalmology Records
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand current legislation, national guidelines, policies, protocols and good practice related to obtaining a patient history.2.
- Be able to take and record a patient history.
6
Ophthalmic Equipment and Technology
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the equipment and technology used for patient assessment in own place of work.2.
- Understand the application of the equipment and technology used for patient assessment in own place of work.
7
Understanding Ophthalmic Case Notes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know ophthalmic terminology and abbreviations.2.
- Know legal and own responsibilities for recording case notes.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/0087/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Agored Cymru
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2021
- Operational End
- Jul 2028