Module Descriptors
FOUNDATIONS OF OPHTHALMIC NURSING
XCPD60577
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 84
Independent Study Hours: 216
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COMPUTER PRACTICAL weighted at 0%
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 100%
- MULTI-CHOICE TEST weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Effective registration with the NMC
Students must obtain signed evidence of support from their employer which will include details of an agreed mentor.
Students must obtain signed evidence of support from their employer which will include details of an agreed mentor.
Module Resources
Support in the clinical setting to complete work-based activities
Access to support from an experienced Mentor in clinical practice
Access to Library Facilities
Access to Moodle
IT resources-access to the Good Hope Hospital Ophthalmology Website
Effective registration with the NMC
Students must obtain signed evidence of support from their employer which will include details of an agreed mentor.
Access to support from an experienced Mentor in clinical practice
Access to Library Facilities
Access to Moodle
IT resources-access to the Good Hope Hospital Ophthalmology Website
Effective registration with the NMC
Students must obtain signed evidence of support from their employer which will include details of an agreed mentor.
Module Learning Strategies
The module is designed to be flexible in the style of delivery; incorporating a blended approach with integration of work-based learning and more formal teaching sessions. A variety of teaching/learning strategies focusing on student-centred learning will be used.
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (24)
11 hours Lectures
9 hours Workshops
4 hours Tutorials
Placement: (60)
60 hours direct supervised clinical practice with mentor (equates to 3 hours per week for 6 months)
Guided Independent Study: (216)
30 hours work based learning (achievement of clinical skills)
30 hours self-directed study/use of VLE
10 hours compiling evidence for clinical competency document
146 hours self directed study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (24)
11 hours Lectures
9 hours Workshops
4 hours Tutorials
Placement: (60)
60 hours direct supervised clinical practice with mentor (equates to 3 hours per week for 6 months)
Guided Independent Study: (216)
30 hours work based learning (achievement of clinical skills)
30 hours self-directed study/use of VLE
10 hours compiling evidence for clinical competency document
146 hours self directed study
Module Indicative Content
- Anatomy and physiology of the eye
- Visual function / Visual pathway
- Management of an ophthalmic clinical environment
- Ophthalmic clinical skills
- Intra/inter professional working
Theory and evidence base for the care of patients with:
- Cataract
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Low vision
- Visual function / Visual pathway
- Management of an ophthalmic clinical environment
- Ophthalmic clinical skills
- Intra/inter professional working
Theory and evidence base for the care of patients with:
- Cataract
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Low vision
Module Additional Assessment Details
Clinical competency document PASS/FAIL (contributes to meeting learning outcome 1 & 4)
3,000 word Case Study - Care of an Ophthalmic patient (contributes to meeting learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3)
Multiple Choice Questions PASS/FAIL 80% pass rate. 45 minute test of 30 questions covering the clinical competencies (contributes to meeting learning outcomes 1 & 4)
All elements of assessment must be passed in order to successfully complete the module.
Formative Assessment:
Identification of own knowledge gaps through reflection and tutorials and the development of a learning plan
3,000 word Case Study - Care of an Ophthalmic patient (contributes to meeting learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3)
Multiple Choice Questions PASS/FAIL 80% pass rate. 45 minute test of 30 questions covering the clinical competencies (contributes to meeting learning outcomes 1 & 4)
All elements of assessment must be passed in order to successfully complete the module.
Formative Assessment:
Identification of own knowledge gaps through reflection and tutorials and the development of a learning plan
Module Texts
Recommended Reading:
Kanski, J. J (2007) Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach, Butterworth-Heinemann: Elsevier Science
Marsden, J (Ed.) An Evidence Base for Ophthalmic Nursing Practice (2007). Wiley and Sons Ltd: Chichester
Royal College of Nursing (2005) Competencies : an integrated career and competency framework for ophthalmic nursing, London: RCN
Royal College of Nursing (2009) The Nature Scope and Value of Ophthalmic Nursing, London: RCN
Kanski, J. J (2007) Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach, Butterworth-Heinemann: Elsevier Science
Marsden, J (Ed.) An Evidence Base for Ophthalmic Nursing Practice (2007). Wiley and Sons Ltd: Chichester
Royal College of Nursing (2005) Competencies : an integrated career and competency framework for ophthalmic nursing, London: RCN
Royal College of Nursing (2009) The Nature Scope and Value of Ophthalmic Nursing, London: RCN