Course Date:
11 Dec 2020
Registration Closing Date:
13 Nov 2020
Duration:
7 hours / 1 day
Time:
9am to 5pm
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
Course Introduction
Singapore has one of the highest incident rates of myopia, which is often handled by Optometrists and Opticians. Therefore, it is important for them to be updated with the latest evidence-based myopia management options through case-based learning to enhance the care provided to their patients.
This course is clinically relevant to the eye care industry and it will further assist the eye care practitioners to provide evidence-based care in line with Optometrist and Optician Board (OOB) practice guidelines.
Course Objective
The objective of the course is to provide practical insight and hands on workshop into myopia management for all ages. This will help Optometrists and Opticians to further enhance the care that is provided to patients with myopia.
Course Outline
09:00 – 10:00 hrs
Overview of the epidemic: Myopia
Myopia Complication
10:00 – 11:00 hrs
Myopia Control Strategies
Tips on conducting examination for children
11:00 – 12:00 hrs
Case Studies on myopia control and myopia complication
12:00 – 13:00 hrs
Lunch
13:00 – 16:00 hrs
Workshop 1: Retinoscopy Workshop
Workshop 2: Case based interactive session (Adult)
Workshop 3: Case based interactive session (Child)
Workshop 4: Clinical assessment of children Workshop
16:00 – 17:00 hrs
Roundtable Discussion on Myopia Management
Suitable for
Optometrists and Opticians
Minimum Entry Requirements / Assumed Skills and Knowledge
Registered Optometrists or Opticians OOB
Award / Certification / Accreditation
• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate
Course Fees
Course Fee
| | Singapore Citizens aged 50 and above | Singapore PRs/Foreigners |
| Funding available | 50% of the course fee excluding GST (capped at $500 per course) | Nil |
| Course Fees Payable | $117.70
(incl. of GST) | $235.40
(incl. of GST) |
1. Government subsidy will only apply to the course fee portion and will not cover GST
2. For more information on National Silver Academy (NSA), please click here
Please see Funding Incentives for more information.
Funding Incentives
Please click here for more information on funding incentives.
Application Procedure
1. All applications must be made via Online Registration at www.pace.sp.edu.sg
Course fees can be paid by the following payment modes:
a) Credit Cards, Internet Banking, NETS (Not Applicable for company sponsored)
For e-payment using Visa/Master cards and Internet Banking, please click on the ‘Make e-Payment’ button on the acknowledgement page to proceed.
b) For NETS payment, you can pay at:
Singapore Polytechnic
PACE Academy
c) Cheques
Please make cheques payable to “Singapore Polytechnic”. Do cross the cheque and write the Registration Reference ID, Applicant Name and NRIC/FIN number at the back of the cheque. When you have completed required details, you may mail the cheque here.
Please note that an administrative charge of $15 will be imposed for any returned cheques from the bank or financial institution.
2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation via email.
