Ocular Therapeutics in Clinical Practice: The Times, They Are A-Changing
Provider: Mivision
Activity Outline
Since the initial recognition of optometrists to be able to
prescribe topical agents, there have been several changes to this legislation
in Australian states.1 Whatever the occasional changes that have
been made, one clear message has always remained: Therapeutic endorsement in
optometry has changed the scope of clinical practice in a positive manner. The
ripple effect has been a much-needed contribution towards co-management with
ophthalmology.
In fact, as Dr Christolyn Raj writes, many clinicians will attest that having prescribing rights has made them more passionate about their work and helped to establish valuable connections with peers that previously did not exist.2,3
Learning Objectives
- Understand how to safely practise within the therapeutics guidelines
- Understand the importance of co-management and the roles and responsibilities of each clinician involved
- Develop a protocol to manage patients commenced on medium to long-term medications (topical steroids and antibiotics)
- Develop an appreciation of why topical treatment alone may not suffice in the management of complex cases
- Understand the need to broaden scope of practice with regards to therapeutics
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.25
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Ocular Therapeutics in Clinical Practice: The Times, They Are A-Changing |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.75 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.25 |