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Eye Care In-Service for Primary Health Care Workers: The Role of Primary Healthcare Workers in Eye Care
Date: 24-06-2021 09:30:00
| When | Thursday 24 June 2021 from 9:30am - 1:00pm |
| Where |
Western Plains Cultural Centre, 76 |
Pre Requisite: Primary Eye Checks Module, CPD accredited and freely available on Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) eLearning website (2 hours to complete).
Content
- Routine eye and vision screening, including case history, measuring vision, external eye exam
- Children’s vision screening, including eye turns
- A basic understanding of common eye diseases and how to communicate this with patients
- Discussing how diabetes affects the eyes with patients
- Referral of patients
- Understanding and creating a strong eye care pathway
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