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CET Details
CET Summary
| CET Name : |
Volk Lens Workshop |
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| Target Group : |
Optometrists |
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| Standard of CET : |
New registrant
Returner
Experienced |
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| Short CET Abstract : |
A hands-on workshop with low demonstrator to participant ratio, suitable for those who have never used Volk lenses before and those who wish to gain confidence in their technique. |
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| CET Duration / Length : |
1.5 Learning Hours |
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| Number Of Points : |
3.00 |
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| Points Type : |
general |
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| CET Cost : |
Not Set |
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Further Details
| Learning Objectives : |
At the end of the course the practitioner will be able to: demonstrate accurate use of lenses for indirect ophthalmoscopy; carry out assessment of fundi using indirect methods; accurately assess optic discs with Volk-type lenses. |
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| Author Short CV(s) : |
Richard Smith, consultant ophthalmologist; Vignesh Rajah ophthamologist; Alison Matthews MCOptom DipCLP PGDipOphth, optometrist in hospital and community ophthalmology clinic; David Sculfor, optometrist and head of optometry; Daniel Goh, hospital optometrist. All work within Bucks Hospital Trust, and other experienced hospital optometrists and ophthalmologists are expected on the evening. |
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Assessment Methods and Facilities
| Modality : |
Skills Workshop |
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| Closing Date (if applicable) : |
29-Jul-2010 |
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| Self-Assessment Method : |
Submission Of Short Answers |
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| Evidence of Completion : |
Simple Signed And Dated Certificate |
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| Feedback Collection Method : |
Course Feedback Sheet |
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| Special Facilities / Equipment : |
7 slit lamps, 10+ Volk-type lenses. I expect a maximum demonstrator: participant ratio of 4:1. It is likely that more hospital optometrists and ophthalmologists will be on hand to assist on the evening, so it may be as low as 2:1.
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Other Information
| Internal CET Reference : |
Not Set |
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| Competencies Covered : |
Ocular Examination for Optometrists |
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