Faculty of Health
School of Nursing and Midwifery

PRINCIPLES OF OPHTHALMIC NURSING COURSE 2010

This course has been based in part on the United Kingdom Royal College of Nursing Competency Framework for Ophthalmic Nursing.  It has been developed by the Australian Ophthalmic Nurses Association of Queensland Inc. in conjunction with the Queensland University of Technology.

The aim of this unit is to provide students with contemporary knowledge and skills to meet the health needs of people with a variety of disorders of the eye. Knowledge and skills developed during this unit will enable the student to provide high quality care in their practice as an ophthalmic nurse and the ability to think critically when planning and providing ophthalmic care.

Course details

The course is comprised of nine modules:

After successful completion of this unit, participants will be able to:

Who should enrol?

Registered nurses enrolled in this subject should have at least 3 months experience working with patients requiring ophthalmic care. Additionally students should be employed at least part time in ophthalmic practice. This criterion enables the student to submit a clinical portfolio as part of the overall assessment of the unit.

How is the course delivered?

This course is conducted in external mode. A course outline, study guide and readings in CD format will be posted to participants. There is no requirement to attend the University throughout the duration of the course. Students require reliable mail and internet access to complete the course.

Recognition of the Course

Those who successfully complete the modules and assessment for the course will receive a QUT endorsed Certificate of Completion.  This Continuing Professional Education course will be credited towards post graduate courses in the QUT School of Nursing.

What will it cost?

The complete course costs $1100

Additional costs: There is a set text book for the course which is:
Marsden, J. (2006) Ophthalmic Care, Wiley, West Sussex

Students will be required to purchase this text. Cost $114.95 (plus postage and handling).  Students will be able to purchase the required text through the QUT Bookshop, http://www.fmd.qut.edu.au/bookshop/ All other course readings are provided on CD Rom, cost of which is included in the registration.

Who is the Co-ordinator?

Amanda Wylie

Amanda Wylie has 18 years experience in ophthalmic nursing at various levels and in a wide range of practice settings.  She is currently working in a clinical position in ophthalmology.  Amanda has had extensive involvement in the Australian Ophthalmic Nurses Association of Queensland Inc (AONAQ) and has been a member of that organisation since 1994, serving on the Executive Committee for 15 of those years.  She is currently involved in contributing to the development of the Competency Framework for Ophthalmic Nurses in Australia. Amanda has a Masters in Nursing (Health Services) and Post Graduate Certificate in Ophthalmic Nursing and is a Member of the Royal College of Nursing Australia.
Contact details: amandawylie@iprimus.com.au

For FULL course outline and Frequently Asked Questions please see below:

Course Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Registration

To register for the Course, please click on the "Register Here " link, below:

Upon registration, an invoice will automatically be sent to your email address.
Registration can be paid for by credit card at the time of registration or by cheque, EFT/Direct Debit.

Registration Closed

1. Register via the online registration link above (have your credit card ready if you are paying online).
2. A registration email will automatically be sent back (to the email address nominated on the online registration form).

Cancellation

Registration cancellations will not be accepted unless made in writing to the Course Manager, either by mail, facsimile or email (cpe@qut.edu.au).

Cancellations received prior to COB 9 July 2010 will be refunded less $100 (please note if you have not paid you will still be invoiced for this amount). No registration refunds will be made after COB 9 July 2010. Cancellations received after COB 9 July 2010 will be charged the full fee (even if payment has not already been received).

QUT reserves the right to cancel the course should circumstances warrant, such as low registrations. In such event you will be advised without delay and a full refund of fees will be paid. QUT is not responsible for any expenses you may have incurred if the course is cancelled.

Contact information

For further information regarding course content or assessment, please contact:
Yvonne Osborne
Phone: +61 7 3138 3833
Email: y.osborne@qut.edu.au

Amanda Wylie
Phone: 0413 366 224
Email: amandawylie@iprimus.com.au

For Registration or Payments queries, please contact Course Manager:
Office of Continuing Professional Education
Phone: +61 7 3138 9350
Email: cpe@qut.edu.au

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