Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Orthoptics: How to be a Brilliant Allied Health Professional
King's College London
This online course covered all aspects of the Orthoptic profession. The holder of this certificate has developed an understanding of what a career in Orthoptics is like, and demonstrated basic knowledge of eye anatomy, binocular vision, and clinical skills. They will also be able to identify some of the fascinating conditions that Orthoptists investigate.
3 weeks, 4 hours per week
Alis Sejourne
Specialist Orthoptist
King's College London
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- To develop an understanding of what a career in Orthoptics is like
- To explore different routes into Orthoptics
- To demonstrate basic knowledge of eye anatomy, binocular vision, and clinical skills
- To be able to identify the fascinating conditions that Orthoptists investigate
- To describe the different career pathways and opportunities for Orthoptists
- To reflect on the profession at a national and international level
Syllabus
- Introduction to Orthoptics
- Meet the team at King’s
- Routes into Orthoptics
- Student Orthoptic Ambassadors
- Learn the basics: Eye Anatomy
- Learn the basics: Binocular Vision and Eye Movements
- Clinical Skills and Equipment
- Conditions we Investigate Overview
- Conditions we Investigate: Amblyopia
- Conditions we Investigate: Strabismus
- Conditions we Investigate: Nerve Palsies
- SCOPE: Lids and Tears
- What do our patients think?
- Extended Roles at King’s
- Further Extended Roles
- Post-Graduate qualifications
- Advanced Clinical Practitioners
- Progression
- Orthoptics at a Large Scale
- Reflection and Quiz
Issued on 29th July 2025
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