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Upskill (Members Only)
The Orthoptics Australia introduced Upskill in 2005 exclusively for OA members. Upskill aims to deliver intensive courses on various aspects of orthoptic clinical practice and workplace related topics. In general, courses include the opportunity to learn new or review existing skills and emphasise the learning of practical skills as well as covering underpinning theoretical knowledge. Places are limited to also allow participants opportunity for "hands on" and individual attention.
UPCOMING UPSKILL COURSE
Module 8: Diagnostic Imaging Techniques (Registration Full) – link to be provided soon.
In this module, participants will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skill in Ophthalmic Imaging techniques of:·
- Slit-lamp photography·
- Stereo fundus photography·
- Indocyanine green (ICG) angiography and fundus autofluorescence imaging·
- Basic interpretation of fundus fluorescein angiogram·
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT) – anterior/ fundus/ disc
Course Structure: This Upskill module 8 is suitable for those with moderate experience in diagnostic imaging seeking to consolidate their skills. At the conclusion of this course, the attendee will be familiar with:
- How these imaging techniques are being used in a clinical practice and in research studies for a variety of retinal conditions, uveitis, glaucoma and refractive surgery investigations.
- To enable the attendee to discuss the aim of the imaging investigations with the patient, to interpret and explore likely results and possible treatment options.
- Interactive practical component to the course during which industry leaders will be available to help with your technical skill of assessment and the interpretation of clinical findings.
- Case based examples will be presented for further discussion and learning opportunity via our invited speakers:
- A/Prof Alex Hunyor Jr (Retinal Vitreo Surgeon)
- Dr Andrew Kaines (Medical Retinal Specialist)
- Dr Ashish Agar (Glaucoma Specialist)
Chief Clinical Instructor - Mara Giribaldi B.App.Sc.(Orthoptics)The Upskill course will be led predominantly by Mara Giribaldi, a senior orthoptist who has worked for many years in the area of retinal diagnostics, assessment and management. Mara has vast experience in retinal photography, fluorescein angiography and OCT. She holds several international certifications for clinical research trials and attended numerous national and international meetings. Mara is an associate lecturer for the Discipline of Orthoptics, Sydney University in the area of retinal conditions and has led practical tutorials in OCT for many undergraduates. She was involved in the development of postgraduate training and competency standards in a private clinical setting. Mara currently holds executive office on the Orthoptics Australia council at State and Federal levels and has organised continuing education for the NSW Branch for many years.
Dates:
Sydney: Saturday 27th August 2011 | 9.00AM to 4.00PM
Sunday 28th August 2012 9AM to 12.30PM
Queensland: Saturday 15th October 2011
Victoria: February 2012
Venue: March 2012
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PREVIOUS UPSKILL COURSES
The following Upskill courses have been delivered:
Module 1: A Scan Essentials
Module 2: Orthoptics Refresher
Module 3: Refraction Fundamentals
Module 4: Ophthalmic Day Surgery Practice
Module 5: Anterior Segment Biomicroscopy
Module 6: Posterior Segment Examination
Module 7: Glaucoma Monitoring
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