Enhanced ophthalmic imaging techniques (OVS4)

This virtual self-paced course will provide OVS associates, senior ophthalmic technicians and OVS practitioners with in-depth knowledge of advanced imaging techniques and pathology patterns in ophthalmology.

The course covers advanced OCT, OCT angiography, static and kinetic visual field testing, fundus surveys, external and slit lamp photography combined with an introduction to training in FFA and ICG angiography.

Course overview

The eLearning course contains five modules:

  • Fundamental professional principles.
  • The ophthalmic patient.
  • Overview of anatomy and physiology of the eye.
  • Eye conditions advanced.
  • Advanced diagnostic imaging investigations.

For most people the course will take around 7 hours to complete.

Once staff have completed the modules, organisations may opt to supplement the eLearning with face-to-face clinical training with industry partners. Minimum staff numbers apply and there may be an associated cost. For more details about this option please email moorfields.courses@nhs.net.

Who should apply

This course is ideal for OVS associates, senior ophthalmic technicians and OVS practitioners.

Accreditation

 A certificate of completion will be awarded at the end of the course.

Requirement

Our eLearning content is compatable with most web browsers used on computers, tablets and smart phones. Once you purchase online access to this course, you will be able to learn and revist these modules at your own pace.

Course organisers
Funding your place - exciting news for Nurses and AHPs working for Trusts in England

We are delighted to share details of a new funding initiative which is available for this course.

Funded by Roche Products Limited, The NHS Prevent & Protect Training Initiative enables NHS Nurses and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) working within an NHS England Trust to attend UK-based medical retina training courses typically chargeable to your NHS Trust or the individual. These courses support the development of practical skills to enable/maintain the delivery of medical retina services. The Moorfields OVS4 course is one of the courses eligible for this funding.

If you are a nurse or AHP working within an an NHS England Trust  you can apply for the funding, which will cover the course attendance fee and also an amount towards necessary travel and accommodation (conditions apply), for example to attend the practical day. Please read the instructions below carefully to understand what to do next:

  1. First book a place on the course, selecting the option to request to make payment by invoice at checkout. This will reserve your place while your funding application is processed.
  2. Next register to apply for your funding. Once you have provided your details, you will be asked if you have already booked on to a course. You should select the option 'Yes - I can supply an invoice'. You do NOT need to upload an invoice at this stage. You will then be asked to provide the details of the course that you have booked. Review your registration details when prompted and submit your application.
  3. Finally, please advise us of your funding application number by emailing moorfields.courses@nhs.net. We will then send an invoice to the funding administration team for payment.

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Date Location Time Seats Price
Online Instant access to e-Learning - NHS £450.00
Online Instant access to e-Learning - Non NHS £600.00
 

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