145 An Introduction to Eyes

Course overview

This module has been developed to provide an understanding of the five main eye conditions and provide an introduction to eye health. This module includes:

• Common causes of vision loss,
• Risk factors,
• How to detect vision loss,
• Latest treatments available,
• Referral pathways, and
• Accessing low vision services.

Estimated Duration

1 hour

Cost

Cost: $38.50 inc GST / APNA Members FREE

About the Author

This module has been developed in partnership with Vision 2020 and Vision Initiative.

Target Audience

Suitable for nursing working in primary health care including general practice.

Learning outcomes

The module will provide you with an understanding of:

• The five main eye conditions, and
• And provide an introduction to eye health and vision care.

What you’ll get

At the completion of the module you will be presented with a brief online assessment that will test your underpinning knowledge.

Once you have completed all sections of the course, a certificate will be available next to the course name in the ‘My Training’ section of APNA Online Learning.

Partner

APNA acknowledges the Vision Initiative as a partner of the An Introduction to Eyes course.

The Vision Initiative is a health promotion program managed by Vision 2020 Australia and funded by the Victorian government to promote eye health and prevent vision loss in Victoria.

Partnerships are a key mechanism to the success of the Vision Initiative. Our partner organisations provide governance to the program and work collaboratively to deliver Vision Initiative activity.

The Vision Initiative works across Victoria to deliver activity to promote the importance of regular eye tests to the Victorian community.

For more information, visit www.visioninitiative.org.au