Professional Development
Postgraduate Ophthalmic Nursing Courses
Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing
12 month course comprised of 4 units - 2 units online with Australian Catholic University and 2 units based at RVEEH. Assessment - clinical competencies and achievement of course objectives.
Contact: clinical educator
Principles of Ophthalmic Nursing
- Distance Education mode in conjunction with AONAQ and Queensland University of Technology
- Runs over one University semester or 15 weeks
- Value of 12 credit points at post graduate level at Queensland University Technology, with other universities likely to acknowledge same
- Assessment by on line multiple choice questions (for each module) clinical case study and clinical portfolio, which includes clinical competencies
- Limited Sponsorship offers were offered for first intake, although it may be available through AONA to members.(see each state for advice)
Contact: http://www.aonaq.org.au or http://www.qut.edu.au
Sydney Eye Hospital - Ophthamology Nursing
Postgraduate Short Courses
Sydney- Paediatric Ophthalmology Seminar
- Infection Control Issues in Ophthalmic Practice
- Ocular Oncology
- Emergency Management of Eye Injuries
Contact: , Sydney Eye Hospital
MelbourneOphthalmic Emergencies for Nurse Practitioners, RVEEH Melbourne
Contact:
Ophthalmic Nursing Specific Modules
MelbourneOperating theatre - retinal surgery, corneal surgery, cataract surgery
Contact:
, Clinical Educator, Operating Theatre, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
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