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Competencies
| # | Learning outcome | Competency | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Control infection risks in accordance with departmental protocols |
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| # 2 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Minimise risks and hazards in compliance with health and safety policies |
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| # 3 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Select suitable technology for assessment of stereopsis, choosing and adapting the appropriate diagnostic technique, patient position and equipment settings for each patient |
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| # 4 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Set up equipment ready for use for assessment of stereopsis |
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| # 5 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Obtain a suitably completed request form, greet the patient, check patient ID and ensure that the patient’s identity is confirmed as correct and fully identified on each type of recording system |
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| # 6 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Explain the procedure for each type of investigation to the patient and address any questions they may have relating to the procedure, including the process after the procedure and how the patient will be informed of the results |
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| # 7 | Learning outcome 2 |
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Distinguish and assess different forms of ocular movement (saccades, smooth pursuit, OKN, etc) |
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| # 8 | Learning outcome 2 |
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Justify the clinical evaluation of ocular movement, including saccades, smooth pursuit and OKN, and methods used to record ocular movement, including video- oculography and electro- oculography |
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| # 9 | Learning outcome 3 |
Competency
Assess at least two patients with suspected stereopsis using at least one commonly used method |
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| # 10 | Learning outcome 4 |
Competency
Interpret and report results of assessment of stereopsis |
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Assessments
You must complete:
- 2 case-based discussion(s)
- 1 of the following DOPS/ OCEs:
| Prepare the clincial environment and lighting conditions to perform stereopsis test | DOPS |
| Perform stereopsis test | DOPS |
| Examine the ocular motility | DOPS |
| Report the function of the eye movement and stereopsis assessment and under supervision interpret the findings | DOPS |
| Explain the test procedures to the patient and address any constraints or questions | OCE |
| Record the findings accurately in the notes using clinical convention | OCE |
Learning outcomes
- Prepare the patient and clinical environment for assessment of stereopsis
- Distinguish and assess different forms of ocular movement (saccades, smooth pursuit, optokinetic nystagmus [OKN], etc) and demonstrate familiarity with recording methods, including video-oculography and electro-oculography
- Perform at least one method of assessment of stereopsis
- Interpret and report on results of assessment of stereopsis