{"id":11169,"date":"2022-01-18T22:58:57","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T22:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elearning.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2022-23\/?page_id=11169"},"modified":"2025-09-29T13:47:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T12:47:31","slug":"professional-certificate-medical-retina-programme-handbook","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/shs\/pg\/division-of-pharmacy-and-optometry\/professional-certificate-medical-retina-programme-handbook\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Certificate Medical Retina Programme Handbook"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"display:flex; gap:10px;justify-content:flex-end\" class=\"wps-pgfw-pdf-generate-icon__wrapper-frontend\">\n\t\t<a  href=\"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11169?action=genpdf&amp;id=11169\" class=\"pgfw-single-pdf-download-button\" target=_blank><img src=\"https:\/\/elearning.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2023-24\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/PDFico.png\" title=\"Generate PDF\" style=\"width:auto; height:50px;\"><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16655 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/UoM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"191\" height=\"78\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PROFESSIONAL\u202fCERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL RETINA<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PROGRAMME HANDBOOK<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2025-26<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Division of Pharmacy and Optometry<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">School of Health Sciences<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Introduction to the Professional Certificate in Medical Retina<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Welcome to the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry at the University of Manchester. The Professional Certificate in Medical Retina sits in the Pharmacy and Vision Sciences PGT Consortium in the School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This handbook provides details of the University of Manchester Programme leading to the Professional Certificate in Medical Retina. It includes information about the aims and learning outcomes, structure, content, assessment and programme management. It should be read in conjunction with related School and University documentation which is available in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/livemanchesterac.sharepoint.com\/sites\/UOM-FBMH-SHS-Student-Information\/SitePages\/2025%20Handbook1.aspx\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">School of Health Sciences Student Handbook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We hope that your time studying with Manchester will be productive and enjoyable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Programme Director:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr Catherine Porter<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:catherine.porter@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">catherine.porter@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">3rd Floor, Carys Bannister Building<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Professional Certificate Lead:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr Ketan Parmar<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ketan.parmar@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">1st Floor, Carys Bannister Building<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Examination Lead:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mr Paul Rogers<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/livemanchesterac-my.sharepoint.com\/personal\/benjamin_taylor_manchester_ac_uk\/Documents\/Desktop\/p.rogers@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">p.rogers@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">1st Floor, Carys Bannister Building<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Theory Lead:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prof Tariq Aslam<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:tariq.aslam@mft.nhs.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">tariq.aslam@mft.nhs.uk<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manchester Royal Eye Hospital<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Divisional Director of Teaching<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr Ruth Ledder\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email: Ruth.ledder@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Head of Division, Pharmacy &amp; Optometry<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prof Kaye Williams<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">School Administrative Teams:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Student Hub: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:shs.hub@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">shs.hub@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wellbeing: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:shs.wellbeing@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">shs.wellbeing@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Attendance monitoring: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:shs.attendance@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">shs.attendance@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Disability support: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:shs.dc@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">shs.dc@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mitigating Circumstances: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:shs.mitcircs@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">shs.mitcircs@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Programmes team: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:shs.programmes@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">shs.programmes@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Assessments team: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:shs.assessment@manchester.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">shs.assessment@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">General information about the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, staff listings and research interests are contained in this handbook, but more information can be obtained from the following web sites:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health home page:<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The University of Manchester home page:<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">http:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Section A: Programme Structure<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rationale, General Description, Postgraduate Taught Degree Regulations for Students<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Postgraduate Taught degrees at the University of Manchester are based on the National Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ). This framework requires students to achieve credit at master\u2019s level in order to get an award. For a standard postgraduate taught master\u2019s programme this will normally mean passing 180 credits. A standard Postgraduate Diploma will normally have 120 credits and a Postgraduate Certificate 60 credits. The way in which you study these credits will be defined later in the programme handbook and the programme specification.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The University sets standards relating to your performance on every unit but also on your progression through the programme. Your programme and course unit specifications will set out the requirements for passing the credit on individual units.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The full PGT Degree Regulations can be accessed at:<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/postgraduate-degree-regulations\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/postgraduate-degree-regulations\/<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The following guidance should be read in conjunction with the Introduction to the Postgraduate Degree Regulations for Students:<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tlso.manchester.ac.uk\/degree-regulations\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">http:\/\/www.tlso.manchester.ac.uk\/degree-regulations\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exemptions to the PGT Degree Regulations<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please be aware that the Professional Certificate in Medical Retina unit has some higher requirements to the University degree regulations and details of these are outlined below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The programmes above will not apply compensation rules to any course units. The pass mark for the Professional Certificate is 50% and all OSCE stations must be passed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Programme Management<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Programme Committee will be primarily responsible for monitoring the programme and will report directly to the Pharmacy and Vision Sciences Postgraduate Consortium Committee. This committee in turn reports to the School of Health Sciences PGT Committee. Special responsibility for the programme will be taken by the Programme Director, the Divisional Director of Education, and the Head of Division. The Programme Committee will, in liaison with the School Postgraduate Committee, take responsibility for programme structure, development and delivery. The Programme Director will be responsible for admissions to the programme.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Programme Director, in liaison with the Divisional Lead for Teaching and the Postgraduate Programmes Manager, will be responsible for Quality Assurance for the programme.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Role of the External Examiner<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">External Examiners are individuals from another institution or organisation who monitor the assessment processes of the University to ensure fairness and academic standards. They ensure that assessment and examination procedures have been fairly and properly implemented and that decisions have been made after appropriate deliberation. They also ensure that standards of awards and levels of student performance are at least comparable with those in equivalent higher education institutions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">External Examiners\u2019 reports relating to this programme will be shared with student representatives at the programme board, where details of any actions carried out by the programme team\/School in response to the External Examiners\u2019 comments will be discussed. Students should contact their student representatives if they require any further information about External Examiners\u2019 reports or the process for considering them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The External Examiner for this programme is: Dr Rebekka Heitmar<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Name of Institution: University of Huddersfield<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Position at current Institution: Reader in Optometry and Vision Sciences<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please note that it is inappropriate for students to make direct contact with External Examiners under any circumstances, in particular with regards to a student\u2019s individual performance in assessments. Other appropriate mechanisms are available for students, including the University\u2019s appeals or complaints procedures and the UMSU Advice Centre. In cases where a student does contact an External Examiner directly, External Examiners have been requested not to respond to direct queries. Instead, External Examiners should report the matter to their School contact who will then contact the student to remind them of the other methods available for students. If students have any queries concerning this, they should contact their Programme Office (or equivalent).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Important information with regards to this course will usually be emailed to you. If you have any queries or concerns at any time during your period of study in Manchester, there is a range of people you can approach. Your Programme Administrator will be your first port of call for general issues. If your Programme Administrator is unable to help you, your query will be passed onto one of the Programme Directors. If all else fails or you wish to raise a confidential matter at Divisional level, you should approach the PGT Consortium Lead \u2013 contact details below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Programme Committee will be primarily responsible for monitoring the programme and will report directly to the Pharmacy and Vision Sciences Postgraduate Consortium Committee. This committee in turn reports to the School of Health Sciences PGT Committee. Special responsibility for the programme will be taken by the Programme Director, the Consortium Lead for Postgraduate Taught Programmes and the Head of Division. The Programme Committee will, in liaison with the School Postgraduate Committee, take responsibility for programme structure, development and delivery. The Programme Director will be responsible for admissions to the programme.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Programme Director, in liaison with the Consortium Lead and the Postgraduate Programmes Manager, will be responsible for Quality Assurance for the programme.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teaching Staff<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Professional Certificate in Medical Retina course draws upon the expertise of a large number of academic and clinically qualified staff. Each module is led by one or two academic staff, but lectures may be delivered by invited guest speakers with specific expertise in that area.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Programme Information<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The course, which can lead to the award of Professional Certificate in Medical Retina brings together the research expertise of the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health and the clinical expertise within Manchester Royal Eye Hospital to provide students with a firm grounding in the knowledge needed to pursue a higher degree and to follow a research\/academic career in ocular health\/vision sciences. It also gives an opportunity for vision related professionals to advance their knowledge on the scientific foundations of ophthalmology and vision sciences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Section B- Course unit specification<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Information about all course units is given on the following pages. Timetable information for the academic year will be uploaded onto Canvas. You can access individual unit timetables and week-by-week lecture information on each unit\u2019s Canvas space. Please note that you must be enrolled on a unit to access its Canvas site.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GENERAL INFORMATION<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">OPTO71300 Professional Certificate in Medical Retina<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Title<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Professional Certificate in Medical Retina<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unit code<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">OPTO 71300<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Programme<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fProf Cert compulsory ACOP<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Credit rating<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">15<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Level<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contact hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">20<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other Scheduled teaching and learning activities*<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pre-requisite units<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">none<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Co-requisite units<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">none<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">School responsible<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SHS<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Member of staff responsible<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr Ketan Parmar<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ECTS**<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7.5<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Notional hours of Learning***<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">150<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AIMS<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The unit aims to:<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide students with knowledge of common medical retina conditions including diagnosis and management. This will incorporate areas such as screening, referral and treatment pathways where appropriate. Understanding of the role and importance of modern imaging and interpretation of these images and of clinical signs towards diagnosis will be a key aspect as well as subsequent formulation of a management plan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This will allow clinicians to understand how to manage patients or community and hospital-based optometrists to make accurate and appropriate referral decisions for patients with medical retina conditions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, the course aims to provide students with critical appraisal skills to keep knowledge up to date.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The unit will provide students with a core understanding of the anatomy of the retina with reference to modern imaging technologies. They will learn pathophysiology, clinical presentation and investigation techniques in particular detail. The unit will cover range of management strategies and approaches to treatment including screening.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The unit will cover common medical diseases of the retina in detail including diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions and other vascular diseases and macular degeneration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other more rare conditions will also be covered in less detail.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students should understand latest research findings and apply evidence-based care to patients with age related macular degeneration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students will learn the principles of critical appraisal and have practical experience of applying these skills.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Category of outcome<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Learning Outcomes of this course are in line with those of The College of Optometrists\u2019 Professional Certificate in Medical Retina and these are given on Canvas. Students should be able to:\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Knowledge and understanding<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Explain the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the retina and retinal disease.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Understand the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, imaging findings, and management options for retinal vascular pathologies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They should have an understanding of relevant literature especially with respect to the evidence base supporting the use of current treatments for retinal vascular disease.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Intellectual skills<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An ability to apply learning to novel situations such as patient presentations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Problem solving, in particular with regards to diagnosis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Critically assess published ophthalmic research and report results both orally and in written format, including critical appraisal of relevant papers and understand the role of research in this field.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practical skills<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Interpretation of modern retinal imaging<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To review papers submitted for publication and research proposals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An ability to interpret clinical images<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An ability to detect and classify diabetic eye disease<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An ability to detect and classify macular degeneration<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An ability to recognise and manage acute retinal pathology, including appropriate referral<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transferable skills and personal qualities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Communication, an ability to communicate effectively with patients<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Critical analysis<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reflection<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manage time and work to deadlines<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use initiative when seeking information<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use information technology to a high standard<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apply skills for identifying, appraising, synthesising and applying evidence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LEARNING AND TEACHING PROCESSES (INCLUDING THE USE OF E-LEARNING)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lectures (live or in the form of online podcasts)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Online quizzes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Online discussion boards to discuss case studies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In-person practical skills day<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practical Examination OSCE including VRICS<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ASSESSMENT (INCLUDING FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT, E-ASSESSMENT, and INFORMATION ABOUT FEEDBACK)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Assessment task<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Length<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How and when feedback is provided<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weighting within unit (if relevant)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Examination (short answer and MCQ)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">OSCEs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2 hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">~30 minutes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After written examination<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Within 15 working days<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">100% Prof Cert<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not credit rated but must pass all stations to gain the certificate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">INDICATIVE READING LIST<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ryan&#8217;s Retina, 6th Edition. Authors: Andrew P. Schachat &amp; Charles P. Wilkinson &amp; David R. Hinton &amp; K. Bailey Freund &amp; David Sarraf &amp; Peter Wiedemann &amp; SriniVas R. Sadda<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Date of Publication: 06\/2017<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gass&#8217; Atlas of Macular Diseases: 2-Volume Set &#8211; Expert Consult: Online and Print 5th Edition<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">by Anita Agarwal MD<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Retina- Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology (Wills Eye Series)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Authors Allen Ho, Gary Brown, J. Arch McNamara, and Carl D. Regillo<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Publisher McGraw-Hill Professional<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A complete reading list for the course is accessible via Canvas: https:\/\/manchester.alma.exlibrisgroup.com\/leganto\/nui\/lists\/354518391140001631?auth=CAS<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Coursework<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The course includes summative assessments of learner\u2019s management\/diagnostic skills when provided with clinical data (OCT images, fundus photographs and medical history).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Assessment<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Written Examination (100%) &#8211; 20 MCQs, four short answer questions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The pass mark is 50% and compensation rules do not apply to this unit<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">OSCE (Pass\/ Fail for professional accreditation)<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please access the \u201cAssessments\u201d module on Canvas for up-to-date assessment details (including sample questions and OSCE assessment sheets): https:\/\/canvas.manchester.ac.uk\/courses\/45318<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certification<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Upon passing the Professional Certificate in Medical Retina course, all candidates will receive an electronic letter of confirmation from the university. The College of Optometrists has reviewed its policy regarding provision of certificates for higher qualifications such that from June 2023 only full College members with a UK address will receive a College certificate upon completing this higher qualification course. Although only full UK College members will receive certificates, all course completers will continue to be considered holders of the higher qualification and entitled to use the corresponding affix accordingly.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 23.0749%;height: 66px\" data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px\">\n<td style=\"width: 62.8931%;height: 56px\" data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Date of current version<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.5912%;height: 56px\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">17<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Aug 2025<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 10px\">\n<td style=\"width: 62.8931%;height: 10px\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.5912%;height: 10px\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0\u00a0 PROFESSIONAL\u202fCERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL RETINA\u00a0 PROGRAMME HANDBOOK\u00a0 2025-26\u00a0 Division of Pharmacy and Optometry\u00a0 School of Health Sciences\u00a0 Faculty of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":264,"featured_media":0,"parent":18768,"menu_order":18,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11169","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11169","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/264"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11169"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11169\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19613,"href":"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11169\/revisions\/19613"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18768"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11169"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}