In this unit students will gain skills in simple history-taking and patient examination. They will also be introduced to other competencies defined by the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ) including diagnosis, patient management and recording of clinical data. They will explore legal and ethical issues drawn from the problem-based learning cases presented in HMO203 and gain knowledge and skills in professional practice associated with the cases. Finally they will consider the public and population health implications in identifying and managing the conditions presented in the cases. Symposia will introduce students to current topics in public health, practice... -- Course Website
Instructor: C Woods (G) and S Azizoglu (G)
Prerequisites: All of HBS107, HBS108, HBS110, HMO101, HMO102, HMO201, MAA103, MMM132, SLE111, SLE211, SLE221 and one of SLE131, SLE133, SLE155.