On-Demand Course Descriptions
5 . Comprehensive Clinical Ophthalmology BASIC
Telemedicine 101 for AOP ( VD051013 )
Janet Hunter , BS , COMT , Brooklyn , NY Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will provide an introduction to telemedicine . It will identify types of telehealth and the exam elements conducted via telemedicine .
INTERMEDIATE
NEW ! Emergencies in the Eye Center ( VD052015 )
Misha Faustina , MD , FACS , Worcester , MA Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This case-based intermediate level course will review patient interactions for screening and triage of ophthalmic emergencies in the office setting including handling chemical burns , initial assessment of ocular traumas and assisting patients in distress .
Ophthalmic Trauma in the Military ( VD052011 )
Gary Legault , MD , San Antonio , TX Credits : 0.75 IJCAHPO Description : This course will discuss the recognition , management and prevention of ocular trauma within military populations . Topics will include open globe injury , orbital compartment syndrome , orbital fracture , eyelid laceration , hyphema , the ocular trauma score and other findings associated with blunt trauma . The importance of eye protection and proper use of fox shields will be discussed .
Strategies for Allergic Eyelid Dermatitis ( VD052012 )
Joanne Shen , MD , Scottsdale , AZ Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : Patients can present to the ophthalmologist with allergic eyelid dermatitis . This course will review the questions to ask your patient that can help find the underlying cause and will discuss strategies for treatment .
The Virtual Patient : A Case Series from Teleophthalmology ( VD052014 )
Xiaoqin Alexa Lu , MD , Atlanta , GA Credits : 0.75 IJCAHPO Description : This course will feature a series of interesting cases from Technology-based Eye Care Services ( TECS ), the largest ocular telehealth program at the VA Healthcare System .
ADVANCED
Advanced Ophthalmic Pharmacology ( VD053005 )
Vasudha Panday , MD , San Antonio , TX Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Prerequisite : Attendees should have a familiarity with practical experience and an understanding of ophthalmic pharmacology . Description : This course will take the experienced ophthalmic technician through an up-to-date review of ophthalmic medication classes , uses and potential side effects . Commonly used medications of each class will be described and used to illustrate important properties of groups of medications , which should help the technician in day-to-day clinical practice .
NEW ! Ophthalmology Grand Rounds : A Potpourri of Interesting Cases ( VD053016 )
Eydie Miller-Ellis , MD , Philadelphia , PA Angela Gupta , MD , PhD , Philadelphia , PA Taylor Linaburg , MD , Philadelphia , PA Tejus Pradeep , MD , Philadelphia , PA Sabhyta Sabharwal , MD , Philadelphia , PA Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will include the presentation and discussion of four interesting cases from grand rounds at the Scheie Eye Institute , University of Pennsylvania .
6 . General Surgery BASIC
Scrub-a-Dub-Dub Aseptic Techniques for the Ophthalmic Tech ( VD061007 )
Jennifer Boush , COT , OSA , Pulaski , WI Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will introduce Allied Ophthalmic Personnel ( AOP ) to aseptic technique , patient surgical prep , ophthalmic instrumentation and supplies for in-office and the operating room .
INTERMEDIATE
Infection Investigation ( VD062008 )
Elethia Dean , PhD , MBA , RN , BSN , Columbus , OH Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : Patient outcome is paramount in the field of ophthalmology . No matter how diligent , there are times infection will rear its ugly head . This course will cover root cause analysis and actions necessary in the prevention of infections , especially in the ophthalmic ambulatory surgery center ( ASC ).
ADVANCED
NEW ! Quality Improvement in the Ophthalmic ASC ( VD063009 )
Elethia Dean , PhD , MBA , RN , BSN , Columbus , OH Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : A common statement from multiple ophthalmic surgery centers — it is difficult to find a topic or issue to conduct a quality improvement study . This course will conduct a live quality improvement study to improve the quality of care in the ophthalmic ASC .
7 . Cornea INTERMEDIATE
Anterior Segment Infections ( VD072009 )
Bennie Jeng , MD , Philadelphia , PA Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will review the range of anterior segment infections from conjunctivitis and keratitis , to infectious iritis . Financial interest disclosed .
What ’ s New in Dry Eye ? ( VD072011 )
Francis Mah , MD , La Jolla , CA Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will encompass management of ocular surface disease ( OSD ). Topics will include : 1 ) why OSD matters ; 2 ) developing an OSD algorithm and exam ; 3 ) new and old treatments of dry eye and blepharitis ; and 4 ) new tests to help diagnose and manage dry eye and blepharitis . Financial Interest Disclosed .
Virtual Program
November 3 – 5 , 2023 • Hilton San Francisco Union Square 39