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Specialist Certificate in the Management of Paediatric Patients

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This Specialist Certificate is a part-time course for established optometrists seeking to continue their professional development and build skills in the developmental, visual and educational issues relevant to paediatric optometry. It covers central issues in the field of paediatric optometry, aiming to develop effective management of paediatric patients, including co-management with other professionals.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
6 - 6 months part-time
Course Code
SC-MPP
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Fees
$7,720 per year

About this course

OverviewCourse overviewOverview

Please note: This course is not running in 2024. For information on future intakes please register for updates.

This Specialist Certificate is a part-time course for established optometrists seeking to continue their professional development and build skills in the developmental, visual and educational issues relevant to paediatric optometry.

Offered by the Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences in the School of Health Sciences, this online course covers central issues in the field of paediatric optometry, with the aim of developing your capacity for effective management of paediatric patients, including co-management with other professionals involved in paediatric care.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for already-qualified optometrists looking to advance their existing skills and knowledge. This course does not carry professional accreditation and is not a pathway to professional registration as an optometrist.

You will also gain accredited continuing professional development (CPD) points as you study and work towards the Masters qualification*.

*CPD points are relevant to practitioners based in Australia or New Zealand. Suitably qualified overseas candidates are also welcome to apply.

International students are welcome to study this course. However, please note that this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia as it does not meet the onshore study requirements and it is not registered with CRICOS.

Pathways

This Specialist Certificate provides 25 credit points towards the Master of Clinical Optometry, the University of Melbourne's premier course for established optometrists.

Other components of the Master of Clinical Optometry can be undertaken separately as Specialist Certificates:

  • Specialist Certificate in Anterior and Dry Eye Disorders
  • Specialist Certificate in Glaucoma and Retinal Disease
  • Specialist Certificate in the Management of Contact Lens Patients
  • Specialist Certificate in the Management of Low Vision Patients
  • Specialist Certificate in the Management of Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Overview

Please note: This course is not running in 2024. For information on future intakes please register for updates.

This Specialist Certificate is a part-time course for established optometrists seeking to continue their professional development and build skills in the developmental, visual and educational issues relevant to paediatric optometry.

Offered by the Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences in the School of Health Sciences, this online course covers central issues in the field of paediatric optometry, with the aim of developing your capacity for effective management of paediatric patients, including co-management with other professionals involved in paediatric care.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for already-qualified optometrists looking to advance their existing skills and knowledge. This course does not carry professional accreditation and is not a pathway to professional registration as an optometrist.

You will also gain accredited continuing professional development (CPD) points as you study and work towards the Masters qualification*.

*CPD points are relevant to practitioners based in Australia or New Zealand. Suitably qualified overseas candidates are also welcome to apply.

International students are welcome to study this course. However, please note that this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia as it does not meet the onshore study requirements and it is not registered with CRICOS.

Pathways

This Specialist Certificate provides 25 credit points towards the Master of Clinical Optometry, the University of Melbourne's premier course for established optometrists.

Other components of the Master of Clinical Optometry can be undertaken separately as Specialist Certificates:

  • Specialist Certificate in Anterior and Dry Eye Disorders
  • Specialist Certificate in Glaucoma and Retinal Disease
  • Specialist Certificate in the Management of Contact Lens Patients
  • Specialist Certificate in the Management of Low Vision Patients
  • Specialist Certificate in the Management of Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders.

Credit for prior study or work

This Specialist Certificate provides 25 credit points towards the Master of Clinical Optometry, the University of Melbourne's premier course for established optometrists.