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SUBJECT: SAMPLE OUTCOMES-BASED CURRICULUM FOR THE DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY
PROGRAM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS
Program Description
Name of Degree :
Doctor of Optometry
Nature of the Field of Study:
Doctor of Optometry (OD) is a six year program consisting of first two years of general education courses, middle two years of allied health & medical sciences, ocular/visual biology, vision science, optics, theories and principles in optometry, ethics, jurisprudence and practice management, and last two years of clinical courses, clinics, research and internship rotations in different fields of optometry specialization.
Program Goals:
For the graduates to practice the full scope of optometry as indicated in RA 8050, section 3, must obtain:
a. Knowledge in basic allied and health sciences, general and ocular medical
sciences, visual sciences, clinical sciences, as well as an understanding of the health care delivery system;
b. Provide quality eye and vision care through comprehensive and appropriate
examination, measurement, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of eye and vision conditions;
c. Competence in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and management of visual
conditions and processes caused by systemic disease;
d. Exhibit standard personal, professional, and ethical values fitting of a health care provider;
e. Be cognizant and responsive to the health care needs of the community and
other sectors; f. Life-long commitment to continuing professional development; g. Conduct and present research and clinical studies which will contribute to the
advancement of optometry and improve the quality of life.
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Specific professions/Careers/Occupations for graduates
a. Practitioner / Specialists b. Educator c. Administrator / Leaders d. Entrepreneur / Manager e. Researcher / Scientist f. Social mobilizer
Allied Fields: A Doctor of Optometry graduate may practice in partnership with:
a. Public Health/Epidemiology b. Occupational Health c. Ophthalmology d. Pediatrics e. Geriatrics f. Sports Science
Program Outcomes
The minimum standards for the OD program are expressed in the following minimum set of learning outcomes. Common to all programs in all types of schools
a) The ability to engage in life-long learning and an understanding of the need to
keep current of the developments in the specific field of practice. b) The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and
Filipino c) The ability to work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-
cultural team d) A recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility e) An appreciation of “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722)
Common to Health Sciences
a) Clinical competence in specific profession b) Health professional & ethical practice c) Interprofessional Education d) Communication skills/Educator e) Lifelong learner (personal/continuing professional development) f) Leader/ manager / systems approach to health care g) Researcher h) Social advocate / mobilizer
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Specific to Doctor of Optometry
a) Apply the knowledge in basic allied and health sciences, general and ocular medical sciences, visual sciences, clinical sciences, as well as an understanding of the health care delivery system;
b) Provide quality eye and vision care through comprehensive and appropriate examination, measurement, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye and vision conditions;
c) Demonstrate competence in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and management of visual conditions and processes caused by systemic disease;
d) Exhibit standard personal, professional, and ethical values fitting of a health care provider;
e) Respond to the health care needs of the community and other sectors; f) Engage in to continuing professional development and life-long commitment; g) Conduct and present research and clinical studies which will contribute to the
advancement of optometry and improve the quality of life
Common to a horizontal type as defined in CMO 46 s 2012.
For professional institutions: a service orientation in one’s profession
For colleges: an ability to participate in various types of employment, development activities, and public discourses particularly in response to the needs of the communities one serves
For universities: an ability to participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and development projects
Graduates of State Universities and Colleges must, in addition, have the competencies
to support “national, regional and local development plans.” (RA 7722) Sample Performance Indicators
A. Theoretical knowledge, technical skills and work attitude required for career entry into
the Doctor of Optometry profession
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Acquire optometric knowledge, clinical skills and the delivery of vision & eye care services
Perform clinical vision & eye screening evaluation/assessment.
Correlate and analyze clinical findings/results to arrive at a diagnosis.
Implement the management plan as discussed with the patient.
Refer patient to appropriate specialist if necessary.
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B. Critical thinking skills in judgment, problem-solving and decision-making in the workplace
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Perform relevant tests
Evaluate the validity of the generated clinical test results and assure its reliability before recording.
Correlate and analyze data, and conducts differential diagnosis.
Formulate and implement management plan.
Educate patients on compliance
C. Interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and ethical practice of the profession
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Act in accordance with the rules and regulations, and professional ethics
Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of patients’ case records
Co-manage patients with other health professionals
Exhibit ethical behavior towards members of other health professions
Plan and organize professional-related activities
D. An ability to engage in community-based program and research activities
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Collaborate and engage in community-based activities
Identify research problem / topic relevant to the field of study
Design appropriate methods
Perform the research according to plan
Analyze and interpret research data
Disseminate and publish research results
E. Lifelong learning
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR:
Keep current of the development in the Optometry profession (continuing professional education and development)
F. Effective oral and written communication
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Follow verbal and written instructions
Prepare correct communication letters/instructions
Communicate effectively with faculty members, fellow students, clinical staff, and other health care professionals both oral and written
Instruct patient clearly in relation to his condition
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CURRICULUM
Curriculum Description
HEIs offering Doctor of Optometry education may exercise flexibility in their curricular offering. However, Doctor of Optometry course as prescribed in the sample program of study shall be implemented. Minimum Curriculum
Components 9.1.1General Education Courses ---------------------------------- 68 Units
Language and Humanities ------------------------------------ 21 units
English -------------------------------------------------- 6 Filipino -------------------------------------------------- 6 Humanities ----- ---------------------------------------- 9
(Philosophy, Logic & Literature)
Mathematics & Natural Sciences Information Technology ----------------------------------- 9 units
Mathematics I ------------------------------------------ 3 Basic Statistics------------------------------------------ 3 Computer I (Intro. to Info. Tech.) ----------------- 3
Social Sciences ----------------------------------------------- 12 units
Psychology --------------------------------------------- 3 Socio Anthropology ---------------------------------- 3 Health Economics with TLR------------------------- 3 Phil. History, Govt. & Constitution ------------------ 3
Mandated subjects -------------------------------------------- 3 units
Rizal's Life Works & Writings ------------------------- 3 Total = 54 Units
P.E. -------------------------------------------------------------- 8 units
NSTP (2 Sems.) ----------------------------------------------- 6 units
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Outline and total units of Core courses ------------------------- 18 Units Core Subjects
Biological Science ----------------------------------------------- 5 units Physical Sciences--------------------------------------------------- 15 units Chemistry 1 (Inorganic Chemistry)------------------ 5 units Chemistry 2 (Organic Chemistry)-------------------- 5 units Biochemistry -------------------------------------------- 5 units Physics ---------------------------------------------------- 5 units
Professional Courses ----------------------------------------------- 78 units
General Medical Science ----------------------------------------- 25 units Human Anatomy and Physiology--------------------- 5 units Human Regional Anatomy------------------------------ 5 units Human Histology and Embryology------------------- 4 units
Microbiology with Parasitology ----------------------- 4 units
General Pathology --------------------------------------- 4 units General Pharmacology --------------------------------- 3 units Ocular Medical Science / Visual Biology ----------------------- 23 units Ocular Anatomy and Physiology----------------------- 4 units Ocular Disease 1 ----------------------------------------- 4 units Ocular Pharmacology------------------------------------ 4 units Ocular Disease 2 ------------------------------------------ 4 units Clinical Medicine in Optometry ------------------------ 3 units Neuro-Optometry ---------------------------------------- 4 units Vision Sciences ----------------------------------------------------- 56 units Intro & History of Optometry -------------------------- 2 units Theoretical Optics ---------------------------------------- 7 units Physiological Optics-------------------------------------- 7 units Theoretical Optometry-------- -------------------------- 3 units Practical and Mechanical Optics------------------------ 5 units Applied Optics -------------------------------------------- 4 units Refraction ------------------------------------------------- 4 units Optometry Practice 1 ----------------------------------- 4 units Optometry Practice 2 ----------------------------------- 4 units Binocular Vision and Perception --------------------- 5 units Contact lens 1 -------------------------------------------- 4 units Pediatric Optometry ------------------------------------ 3 units Public Health and Environmental Optometry ------ 2 units Low Vision and Rehabilitation ------------------------- 3 units
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Visual Analysis -------------------------------------------- 3 units Clinical Optometry ------------------------------------------------ 58 units Clinic 1 ----------------------------------------------------- 3 units Clinic 2 ------------- --------------------------------------- 3 units Clinical Contact Lens ----------------------------------- 4 units Clinical Orthoptics and Pediatrics ------------------- 4 units Clinical Low Vision -------------------------------------- 3 units Clinical Neuro-Optometry ----------------------------- 3 units Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation ------------------ 3 units Sports Vision --------------------------------------------- 3 units Occupational and Industrial Optometry ------------ 3 units Ocular Prosthetics -------------------------------------- 3 units Conference 1 (Visual Analysis & Management 1)- 3 units Conference 2 (VAM 2 ) --------------------------------- 3 units
Research ------------------------------------------------------------- 7 units
Optometry Research 1 (Research Proposal)----------------------------------------- 3 units Optometry Research 2 (Data Collection and Scientific Writing) ----------------------------- 3 units Research Presentation --------------------------------- 1 unit Ethics, Jurisprudence and Practice Management -------------- 6 units Optometric Economics and Practice Management ------------------------- 3 units Optometric Ethics and Jurisprudence --------------- 3 units Seminar (Special Topics)------------------------------------------ 9 units
Seminar 1 ------------------------------------- 3 units
Internship ------------------------------------------------------------ 20 units Community and Hospital Optometry 1----- 6 units
FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
COURSES Lec Lab Units COURSES Lec Lab
Units
English 1 Communication Skills I
3 0 3 English 2 Communication Skills II 3 0 3
Filipino 1 Sining ng Pakikipagtalastasan
3 0 3 Filipino 2 Pagbasa at Pagsulat tungo sa Pananaliksik
3 0 3
Math 1 College Algebra 3 0 3 Chem 2 Organic Chemistry 3 1 4
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Community and Hospital Optometry 2----- 14 units Total Units – General Education Courses ----------------- 88 units Core Courses ------------------------------------ 23 units Professional Courses ------------------------- 158 units Internship --------------------------------------- 20 units
Grand Total -------------------- 289 units
Program of Study
SECOND YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER COURSES Lec Lab Units COURSES Lec Lab Units
History 1
Philippine History and Government with New Constitution
3 0 3 English 4 Technical Writing 3 0 3
English 3 Speaking Skills 3 0 3 Basic Statistics 3 0 3
Physics General Physics 3 2 5 Sociology Sociology, Anthropology with Family Planning
3 0 3
Comp 1 Computer Science 3 0 3 Health Eco Health Economics with Taxation and Land Reform
3 0 3
Biology 2
Human Anatomy and Physiology 3 2 5 Biology 3
Human Histology and Embryology
2 1 3
Biochemistry Bio Chemistry 3 2 5
P.E. 3 2 0 2 P.E. 4 2
Total 21 Total 25
Chem 1 General/Inorganic Chem.
2 1 4 Math 2 Basic Statistics 3 0 3
Gen Psycho
General Psychology
3 0 3 Philosophy Foundation of Philosophy and Ethics
3 0 3
Intro to Opto
Introduction and History of Optometry
2 0 2 Biology 1 Zoology and Botany 3 1 4
Logic Principles of Logic
3 0 3
P.E. 1 2 P.E. 2 2
NSTP 3 NSTP 3
Total 24 Total 25
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THIRD YEAR / FIRST YEAR PROPER
FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
COURSES Lec Lab Units
COURSES Lec Lab Units
Regional Anatomy and Physiology
3
2
5
Human Anatomy and Physiology
3 2 5
Theoretical Optics 5 2 7
Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
3 1 4
Theoretical Optometry 3 0 3
Neuro-Optometry / Neuro-Anatomy
3 1 4
Physiological Optics 5 1 6
Practical and Mechanical Optics
2 1 3
General Pathology 3 1 4
Total 21 Total 24
FOURTH YEAR – SECOND YEAR PROPER
FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
COURSES Lec Lab Units
COURSES Lec Lab Units
Ocular Disease 1 3 1 4 Ocular Pharmacology 0 3 3
General Pharmacology 2 0 2
Optometry Practice 2 (Practical Optometry 2)
3
Binocular Vision 3 2 5
Low Vision and Geriatric Optometry
3
Optometry Practice 1 (Practical Optometry 1)
1 2 3 Contact Lens 15
Refraction 2 2 4 Pediatric Optometry
Applied Optics 1 1 2
Optometry Economics and Practice Management
Optometry Ethics and Jurisprudence
2 0 2
Total 22 Total 21
FIFTH YEAR – THIRD YEAR PROPER
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
COURSES Lec Lab Units
COURSES Lec Lab Units
Clinic and Conference 1 3 2 5 Clinic and Conference 2 3 2 5
Clinical Contact Lens 2 2 4
Occupational and Industrial Optometry
1 1 2
10
Clinical Orthopics and Pediatric Optometry
3 1 4 Vision Training and Sports Vision
1 1 2
Clinical Geriatric Optometry and Low Vision
1 2 3 Optometric Rehabilitation
2 1 3
Refraction 2 2 4
Public Health and Environmental Optometry
2 0 2
Applied Optics 1 1 2
Optometric Research 1 (Research Proposal)
2 1 3
Optometry Ethics and Jurisprudence
2 0 2
Total 22 Total 20
SIXTH YEAR – FOURTH YEAR PROPER
SUMMER
COURSES Lec Lab Units
Community and Hospital Optometry 1 5 1 6
Total 6
SIXTH YEAR – FOURTH YEAR PROPER
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
COURSES Lec Lab Units
COURSES Lec Lab Units
Seminar 1 (Current Issues and Trends in Optometry)
1 5 6 Community and Hospital Optometry 2
0 14 14
Optometry Research 2 (Data Collection)
1 2 3 Seminar 2 (Case Presentation)
1 0 1
Optometry Medicine 3 0 3
Total 22
Total 15
Sample Curriculum Map
Key Legends: I – Introduction: basic concepts are merely introduced P – Practice: the concepts and principles are presented with applications D – Demonstrate: I + P + with skills acquisition
a. Apply the knowledge in basic allied and health sciences, general and ocular medical sciences, visual sciences, clinical sciences, as well as an understanding of the health care delivery system;
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b. Provide quality eye and vision care through comprehensive and appropriate examination, measurement, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of eye and vision conditions;
c. Demonstrate competence in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and management of visual conditions and processes caused by systemic disease;
d. Exhibit standard personal, professional, and ethical values fitting of a health care provider; e. Respond to the health care needs of the community and other sectors; f. Engage in to continuing professional development and life-long commitment; g. Conduct and present research and clinical studies which will contribute to the advancement
of optometry and improve the quality of life
IDENTIFIED PROGRAM OUTCOMES FOR DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY PROGRAM CURRICULAR MAP
Core Program Outcomes
FIRST YEAR PROPER
Reg
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Theo
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pti
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Ph
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Hu
man
An
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and
Ph
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Ocu
lar
An
ato
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and
Ph
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Neu
ro-A
nat
om
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Pra
ctic
al a
nd
Mec
han
ical
Op
tics
Gen
eral
Pat
ho
logy
1. Apply the knowledge in basic allied and health sciences, general and ocular medical sciences, visual sciences, clinical sciences, as well as an understanding of the health care delivery system;
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
2. Provide quality eye and vision care through comprehensive and appropriate examination, measurement, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of eye and vision conditions;
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
3. Demonstrate competence in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and management of visual conditions and processes caused by systemic disease;
I
I
I
I
IPD
IPD
I
IPD
4. Exhibit standard personal, professional, and ethical values fitting of a health care provider
I
I
I
I
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
5. Respond to the health care needs of the community and other sectors;
I I I I IPD IPD IPD IPD
6. Engage in to continuing professional development and life-long commitment
I I I I I I I I
7. Conduct and present research and clinical studies which will contribute to the advancement of optometry and improve the quality of life
I I I I I I I I
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Core Program Outcomes
SECOND YEAR PROPER
Ocu
lar
Dis
ease
1 &
2
Gen
eral
Ph
arm
aco
logy
Ocu
lar
Ph
arm
aco
logy
Bin
ocu
lar
Vis
ion
1 &
2
Op
tom
etry
Pra
ctic
e 1
&2
Co
nta
ct L
ens
Ap
plie
d O
pti
cs
Ref
ract
ion
Ped
ia O
pto
met
ry
Op
tom
etry
Eth
ics
and
Juri
spru
den
ce
Op
tom
etry
Eco
no
mic
s an
d
Pra
ctic
e M
anag
emen
t
1. Apply the knowledge in basic allied and health sciences, general and ocular medical sciences, visual sciences, clinical sciences, as well as an understanding of the health care delivery system;
IPD
I
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
2. Provide quality eye and vision care through comprehensive and appropriate examination, measurement, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of eye and vision conditions;
IPD
I
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
3. Demonstrate competence in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and management of visual conditions and processes caused by systemic disease;
IPD
I
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
4. Exhibit standard personal, professional, and ethical values fitting of a health care provider
IPD
I
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
5. Respond to the health care needs of the community and other sectors;
IPD
I
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
6. Engage in to continuing professional development and life-long commitment;
IPD
I
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
7. Conduct and present research and clinical studies which will contribute to the advancement of optometry and improve the quality of life
IPD
I
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
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Core Program Outcomes
THIRD YEAR PROPER
Clin
ic a
nd
Co
nfe
ren
ce 1
& 2
Clin
ical
Co
nta
ct L
ens
Clin
ical
Ort
ho
pti
cs a
nd
Ped
iatr
ic
Op
tom
etry
Clin
ical
Ger
iatr
ic O
pto
met
ry a
nd
Lo
w V
isio
n
Clin
ical
Neu
ro-O
pto
met
ry
Occ
up
atio
nal
an
d In
du
stri
al
Op
tom
etry
Ocu
lar
Pro
sth
eti
cs
Vis
ion
Tra
inin
g an
d S
po
rts
Vis
ion
Op
tom
etri
c R
ehab
ilita
tio
n
Pu
blic
Hea
lth
an
d E
nvi
ron
men
tal
Op
tom
etry
Op
tom
etri
c R
esea
rch
1 (
Res
earc
h
Pro
po
sal)
1. Apply the knowledge in basic allied and health sciences, general and ocular medical sciences, visual sciences, clinical sciences, as well as an understanding of the health care delivery system;
IPD
IPD IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
2. Provide quality eye and vision care through comprehensive and appropriate examination, measurement, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of eye and vision conditions;
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
3. Demonstrate competence in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and management of visual conditions and processes caused by systemic disease;
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
4. Exhibit standard personal, professional, and ethical values fitting of a health care provider
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
5. Respond to the health care needs of the community and other sectors;
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
6. Engage in to continuing professional development and life-long commitment;
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
7. Conduct and present research and clinical studies which will contribute to the advancement of optometry and improve the quality of life
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
IPD
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Core Program Outcomes
FOURTH YEAR PROPER
Co
mm
un
ity
and
Ho
spit
al
Op
tom
etry
1 &
2
Sem
inar
1
(Cu
rren
t Is
sues
an
d T
ren
ds
in
Op
tom
etry
)
O
pto
met
ry M
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ine
O
pto
met
ry R
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( D
ata
Co
llect
ion
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d R
esea
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P
rese
nta
tio
n)
Op
tom
etry
Res
earc
h 3
(Cas
e P
rese
nta
tio
n)
1. Apply the knowledge in basic allied and health sciences, general and ocular medical sciences, visual sciences, clinical sciences, as well as an understanding of the health care delivery system;
IPD
I
IPD
IPD
IPD
2. Provide quality eye and vision care through comprehensive and appropriate examination, measurement, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of eye and vision conditions;
IPD
I
IPD
IPD
IPD
3. Demonstrate competence in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and management of visual conditions and processes caused by systemic disease;
IPD
I
IPD
IPD
IPD
4. Exhibit standard personal, professional, and ethical values fitting of a health care provider
IPD
I
IPD
IPD
IPD
5. Respond to the health care needs of the community and other sectors;
IPD I IPD IPD IPD
6. Engage in to continuing professional development and life-long commitment;
IPD IPD IPD IPD IPD
7. Conduct and present research and clinical studies which will contribute to the advancement of optometry and improve the quality of life
IPD I IPD IPD IPD
Sample Means of Curriculum Delivery
Sample ID of Learning Outcome 1.Theoretical knowledge, technical skills and work attitude
required for career entry into the OD profession
Understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the eye.
Demonstrate the function of accommodating Purkinje-Sanson images.
Appreciate the process of lenticular changes during
Sample ID of Learning Outcome 2. Skills in judgment, problem-solving and decision-making
to analyze laboratory results
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Differentiate convex and concave lens.
Determine the effects of lenses on the rays of light.
Demonstrate the effects of lenses on the rays of light.
Determine the appropriate lenses to focus the rays of light.
Sample ID of Learning Outcome 3. Interpersonal skills and leadership required in the
practice of OD profession
Demonstrate a clinical skill in determining the dominant eye of a child. Relate the skills to group mates. Relay the clinical skills to the class.
Sample ID of Learning Outcome 4. Research and community-oriented
Apply the clinical skills in taking the dominant eye to a selected population. Formulate statistical data and interpret the results. Disseminate the results, findings, and recommendation.
Sample ID of Learning Outcome 5. Lifelong learning
Ability to perform the dominant eye test to all patients.
Sample ID of Learning Outcome 6. Effective oral and written communication
Ability to explain the significance of the dominant eye test procedure in a
conference setting.
Goal Learning Objectives
Knowledge Skills Attitudes
At the end of year level 6, OD students in various settings should be able to:
Clearly instruct patients prior to specimen collection
Explain to the patient clearly the instruction of specimen collection
Pre-analytical procedures, social and cultural differences
Communication skills
Empathy, compassion, sensitivity, social and cultural competence, professionalism, resourcefulness
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Section 8.Sample Course Syllabi
Course Name : PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS
Course Description : This course deals with the study of the parts and functions of the human eye associated with visual perception. It also includes the principles involved in seeing and the various factors affecting the visual process.
Course Credit : 7 units(5 units lecture & 2 units laboratory)
Contact Hours : 5 hours lecture and 6 hours laboratory per week Total of 80 lecture hours and 96 laboratory hours per semester
Prerequisite : Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
Placement : Third year; Second semester
Course Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the student should be able to: 1.
Course Outline : 1. Basic terminology 2. Review of ocular anatomy and adnexa
2.1 Tunics of the Eye 2.2 Transparent Media 2.3 Chambers of the eye 2.4 Eyelids 2.5 Conjunctiva 2.6 Lacrimal Apparatus
3. Dioptrics of the eye 3.1 Dioptric components 3.2 Cardinal points 3.3 Reference planes 3.4 Reference axes 3.5 Reference angles
4. Entoptic phenomena 4.1 Definition 4.2 Origin 4.3 Types
5. Pupil 5.1 Entrance & exit pupil 5.2 Optical function 5.3 Pathway
5.3.1 Sympathetic 5.3.2 Parasympathetic
5.4 Abnormal pupillary conditions 6. Accommodation
6.1 Definition 6.2 Experiments in accommodation 6.3 Theories 6.4 Changes in accommodation 6.5 Mechanism of accommodation 6.6 Accommodative terms
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6.7 Anomalies 7. Retinal stimulation
7.1 Definition 7.2 Characteristics 7.3 Factors affecting threshold 7.4 Repetitive stimulation 7.5 Subliminal stimuli summation 7.6 Repetitive stimulation with supraliminal stimuli
8. Visual sensation 8.1 Definition 8.2 Properties
9. Mechanism & physiology of vision 9.1 Visual pathway 9.2 Processes of seeing 9.3 Nerve impulse 9.4 Latent period 9.5 Definition 9.6 Factors affecting latent period
10. Retinal adaptation 10.1 Retinal changes 10.2 Characteristics of photopic vision 10.3 Characteristics of scotopic vision 10.4 Factors affecting photopic & scotopic vision 10.5 Duplicity theory 10.6 Nyctalopia 10.7 Rods vs cone vision
11. Refractive state of the eye 11.1 Emmetropia 11.2 Ametropia 11.3 Anisometropia 11.4 Pseudo-myopia
12. Visual field 12.1 Definition 12.2 Kinds 12.3 Concept 12.4 Extent 12.5 Characteristics 12.6 Visual field charting 12.7 Visual field defects
13. Color vision 13.1 Definition 13.2 Theories 13.3 Color mixing 13.4 Color wheel 13.5 Primary color 13.6 Secondary color 13.7 Tertiary color
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13.8 Trichromatic color vision 13.9 Dichromatic color vision 13.10 Achromatic color vision 13.11 Color vision tests
14. After image 14.1 Definition 14.2 Types 11.5 Factors affecting after image
15. Extra ocular muscles 15.1 Descriptive muscle term 15.2 Types of ocular movements
Textbook References
: 1. Adler’s Physiology of the Eye by Hart 2. Physiological Optics By Zoethout 3. The Visual Field by Harrington Electronic Reference: [email protected] www.future optometrist.com
Laboratory Exercises