LEVEL 2 · SPECIALTY
Ophthalmology Practice Assistant
Support eye-clinic appointments, investigations and follow-up.
$3,000 USD
COURSE INFORMATION
Your course, clearly explained.
LEVEL & CURRICULUM
Level 2 · Specialty
3 modules · 8 curriculum topics
ENTRY & PROGRESSION
Core assistant program recommended.
Next: apply your learning in your authorised role; explore Level 3 with practice experience.
TUITION
$3,000 USD
Tuition for this individual course, in US dollars. Admission and payment arrangements follow application review.
Recommended foundation
Complete the Core Medical Practice Assistant program before this specialty pathway.
Learning focus
Understand terminology, prepare workflows, coordinate records and follow-up, and recognise when to seek clinical support.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
What you will learn to do.
- Recognise common terminology used in this specialty.
- Coordinate the preparation, records and follow-up workflows described in the curriculum.
- Communicate clinician-approved information within your assigned responsibilities.
- Recognise concerns that require prompt clinical review.
Specialty curriculum
Module 01 · Specialty foundations
- Basic eye anatomy and common terminology
- Recognition of urgent eye symptoms
Module 02 · Investigation workflows
- Visual-acuity, intraocular-pressure and OCT workflows
- Fundus imaging and examination preparation
- Equipment preparation within authorised duties
Module 03 · Surgical coordination
- Cataract and refractive-surgery patient pathways
- Preoperative records and approved postoperative instructions
- Follow-up coordination and escalation
Role and scope
Clinical topics are taught for awareness and supervised support. Practical tasks require appropriate professional authorisation, training and competency assessment. This program does not grant a clinical licence.
LEARNING & ASSESSMENT
From understanding to workplace application.
Learn the foundations
Build an understanding of the topics listed in the curriculum.
Work through scenarios
Explore communication and coordination decisions in representative clinic situations.
Review your progress
Final assessment and any supervised practical requirements will be stated before enrolment.
Take the next step.
$3,000 USD · Ophthalmology Practice Assistant