Course: Optometrical Professional Training II

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Course title Optometrical Professional Training II
Course code OPT/OMP2
Organizational form of instruction Exercise + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 7
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Levická Stela, Mgr.
  • Indráková Renáta, Mgr.
  • Najmanová Eliška, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Musilová Lenka, Mgr. DiS., Ph.D.
Course content
PRACTICAL TRAINING Practical exercises aimed at deepening, consolidating and expanding the practical skills of an optometrist. In particular, these include: taking anamnesis, measuring with a manual and digital focometer, measuring vision, screening binocular functions, examining pupillary reactions, orienting examination of the visual field, non-contact examination of intraocular pressure, examination of refraction, determination of presbyopic addition, detailed analysis of binocular functions, examination of the anterior segment, examination of the tear film (break-up time), examination of the posterior segment with an ophthalmoscope and slit lamp, spectacle advice, examination of color vision, examination on the Amsler grid, application of soft and hard contact lenses (including relevant examinations of the cornea - keratometry, or topography). The student performs the given tasks on assistants. An integral part of the individual activities is training/exercising communication with the patient, patient education in connection with the identified health situation, or with regard to the recommended type of corrective device. The student records the activities performed in the prepared documentation. As part of the spectacle consultancy, the student provides consultancy and offers when choosing a corrective aid (selection of frames and suitable lenses, including materials and adjustments with regard to the specified visual defect), education in relation to the specific selected corrective aid, prepares and records the corresponding order/purchase order. If necessary, he/she carries out the production and dispensing of the corrective aid, including the corresponding education. Practical exercises take place in a special laboratory simulating the environment of a real examination room and in a technological laboratory simulating the environment of ophthalmic optics. Each student must complete a specified number of selected tasks. SEMINAR Introduction, organization of the internship. Inputs from external experts (seminars and workshops focused on specific corrective aids, devices, methods, presentations of case studies, etc.), deepening of educational skills in specific areas of optometry. As part of the seminars, students use the specialized classrooms of the Department of Optics to practice practical skills in an individual mode according to personal needs. The subject also deepens theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in the field of organization and management of an optometric workplace in terms of material and personnel resources, quality of health services and ensuring patient safety, and practically introduces students to health and economic issues. Individually made medical device - principles of creating and recording orders in ophthalmic optics, organization and continuity of activities.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Training in job and motor Skils, Laboratory Work, Work Activities
  • Attendace - 104 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Practical exercises are focused on training, deepening and securing of practical skills in manipulation with relevant instruments and devices
Application Practical training of skills on the real patients. Show an ability to apply knowledge and principles for solution of particular problems in the concrete situations and with the real patients.
Prerequisites
OPT/OMP1
OPT/KZ2 and OPT/KCX

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Active attendance in the exercise lessons, accomplishment of required activities.
Recommended literature
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  • Sautter, A. et al. (1997). Atlas of the Ocular Fundus. Photographs of Typical Changes in Ocular and Systemic Disease.. Munchen, Urban & Schwarzenberg.
  • Tunnacliffe, A. H. (1993). Introduction to Visual Optics. Gresham Press, London.
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Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Optometry (2024) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer