SHE level 3 SCQF credit points 30 ECTS credit points 15 Module code M3B524255 Module Leader Nadia Northway School School of Health and Life Sciences Subject Vision Science Trimester A (September start)
Summary of content The aim of the module is to provide participants with an opportunity to learn the causes and effects of low vision and how to carry out an assessment of low vision needs and to assist the client with low vision aids or assistive technologies to enhance independent living skills across the life span.
Module details Syllabus arrow_forward The module will commence with instruction on the basic structure and function of the eye and discussion on the most common eye conditions found in children and adults. Low vision assessments for adults and those who have additional loss of hearing or other disabilities will be examined along with the skill of refraction and knowledge needed for good eye care. The professionals involved in eye care services and pathways of care available for people with sight impairments will be identified and the process of registration justified. Participants will be made familiar with best practice distance viewing aids and high/low technology aids available for all age groups. The module will also highlight key differences in approach to the support of children and adults as they deal with sensory loss. This module will help the participant to evaluate the clinical treatments for most common eye conditions and the pathways to best practice in eye care. The participant will demonstrate a familiarity with high and low tech vision aids within a programme of visual habilitation and rehabilitation, to meet the needs and choices of those with low vision. It will explore how to design and implement appropriate low vision therapies and training programmes and to understand the impact of sight loss at various stages in life The module will consider and discuss those in a multicultural and integrated society. Professional partnership working will be discussed.
Learning outcomes arrow_forward On successful completion of this module students should be able to: 1. Explain the basic mechanism of vision and the causes and effects of a range of common developmental, ocular and neurological disorders that affect the sight of children and adults 2. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of a range of traditional and modern approaches to improving visual function such as compensatory scanning strategies as assistive technologies, Braile, Moon, Low vision aids, technology to aid habilitation and rehabilitation of sight impaired individuals 3. Demonstrate the principles of carrying out an accurate low vision assessment by recording the clinical and functional levels of vision; 4. Identify a range of low vision reading and distance optical devices for adults with low vision to enhance their life skills in both domestic and educational settings; 5. provide person-centred advice and training on how to use ocular aids, and how to set up the environment to maximise vision 6. Distinguish the roles and responsibilities of eye care professionals, working within the health and social care sector and how to activate services 7. Critically examine clinical treatments related to best practice for people who are sight impaired; 8. Identify the different visual therapies, plan and design an appropriate training programme that can assist with daily activities, for people who are sight impaired; 9.Identify and explore the uses of high tech equipment to facilitate visual and hearing impairment; - Discuss how professional partnership working allows people with sight impairment to make informed choices by empowering them to access appropriate eye care provision across the life span
Teaching / learning strategy arrow_forward Teaching and learning will be through formal presentations and discussion groups in the university and online. To prepare the participant for the role play, practical activities will be offered around using magnifiers and appropriate methods for low vision assessments, there will be supervised opportunities to consolidate these experiences. Formative feedback will be given during the sessions and individually via tutorials. Participants will be taught how high/low technology can benefit people to access information in their preferred environment, for example, at home, work or at school. The practical sessions will be taught in the university giving opportunities to explore all digital software which enhances the skills for people with sight or hearing impairments. Directed study will be provided for each topic using the universities VLE.
Transferrable skills arrow_forward Communication partnership working problem solving team working skills
Module structure Activity Total hours Lectures 24 Tutorials 8 Practicals 50 Seminars 0 Independent Learning 218 Assessment 0 Workshop 0
Assessment methods Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description Course Work001 30 35 CW1 - PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT Course Work002 40 35 CW2 - CASE STUDIES 2000 WORDS Course Work003 30 35 CW3 - CLASS TEST 2 HOURS