OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY INTERPRETATION COURSE
With Kings Health Partners
This course will allow you to improve your understanding of Optical Coherence Tomography of the retina. The various modules and questions throughout will cover the significance of the individual layers with and without pathology on the retinal scans on both the Topcon Triton and Heidelberg machine platforms. The course will also cover the typical changes seen with diabetes and other non - DR pathologies, including vein occlusions, wet AMD, vitreo-retinal disorders and drug toxicity.
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We are proud to mention that our own council president was involved in the development of this course (Samantha Mann BARS President)
Unlock Your Potential
A number of training courses are available in the UK for people already working in the field of diabetic retinopathy screening and those with no previous screening experience.
Although BARS are unable to formally endorse any specific courses we are happy to list them for the benefit of our members.
See below.
Gloucestershire Research & Education Group (GREG)
Introduction to Grading
Introduction to Grading
Introduction to Grading
This course, hosted by GREG, is designed to produce competent screeners and graders and also caters for clinicians who may wish to work in tertiary grading. A range of talented and experienced presenters lecture in their specific areas of expertise, within a fun and motivating atmosphere.
Advanced Grading
Introduction to Grading
Introduction to Grading
This course, hosted by GREG, is designed to inform and challenge senior graders who wish to keep up to date with the latest news and discuss recent updates in diabetic retinopathy grading nationally. A range of talented and experienced presenters lecture in their specific areas of expertise, including Professor Peter Scanlon (Clinical Director for NDESP). The atmosphere is fun and motivating, with numerous opportunities to test yourself in a friendly and encouraging environment.
OCT in DS
Introduction to Grading
OCT in DS
This course has been designed for individuals who wish to improve their knowledge of the use of OCT in Digital Surveillance clinics. The course aims, through online learning and completion of tests, to help you develop an understanding of surveillance pathways, and how OCT is used to monitor diabetic macular oedema.
Foundation Degree in Optical Coherence Tomography
Certificate of Higher Education in Optical Coherence Tomography Capture
Certificate of Higher Education in Optical Coherence Tomography Capture
This qualification has been designed to meet the needs of individuals who capture and interpret OCT scans to inform their clinical practice. In the first year, students learn the fundamental techniques of capturing OCT scans, and how to perform these safely and correctly. In the second year students learn how to interpret OCT scans and apply this to their practice for the purposes of differential diagnosis and options for treatment.
Certificate of Higher Education in Optical Coherence Tomography Capture
Certificate of Higher Education in Optical Coherence Tomography Capture
Certificate of Higher Education in Optical Coherence Tomography Capture
This qualification has been designed to meet the needs of operators of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) equipment who routinely capture OCT scans, with an emphasis on how to prepare and acquire different types of OCT scans.
Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners
Certificate of Higher Education in Optical Coherence Tomography Capture
Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners
This is a nationally recognised qualification and provides evidence of transferrable skills that support academic and personal development. It is on the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF), regulated by OFQUAL and is based on the demonstration of work based competencies. The qualification is delivered via distance learning through an online portfolio and local assessor support.
Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) Degree Apprenticeship
Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) Degree Apprenticeship
Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) Degree Apprenticeship
This programme is the first of its kind and has been specifically developed in partnership with the Gloucestershire Retinal Education Group (GREG) to support the growing need for technically skilled Ophthalmic Imaging Practitioners.
It’s accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science, and provides ophthalmic technicians with the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification in their chosen career pathway for the first time. This programme is ideal for employers who are looking to nurture their existing talent, as well as those looking to train new entrants into the profession.
Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) BSc (Hons)
Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) Degree Apprenticeship
Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) Degree Apprenticeship
Our Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) course is accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science.
Working within the rapidly expanding field of ophthalmology, healthcare scientists are involved in 80% of all clinical decisions in the NHS, supporting the diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of diseases of the eye and visual system.