Objectives

Acquire up-to-date knowledge on the most common ophthalmologic emergencies and their appropriate management.

Develop skills to perform a rapid and accurate evaluation of patients with acute eye problems.

Learn ophthalmologic emergency techniques and procedures.

Identify medications and treatments used in emergency ophthalmic situations.

Content

Methodology

Entre el material entregado en este curso se adjunta un documento llamado Guía del Alumno dónde aparece un horario de tutorías telefónicas y una dirección de e-mail dónde podrá enviar sus consultas, dudas y ejercicios. Además recibirá los materiales didácticos que incluye el curso para poder consultarlos en cualquier momento y conservarlos una vez finalizado el mismo.La metodología a seguir es ir avanzando a lo largo del itinerario de aprendizaje online, que cuenta con una serie de temas y ejercicios. Para su evaluación, el alumno/a deberá completar todos los ejercicios propuestos en el curso. La titulación será remitida al alumno/a por correo una vez se haya comprobado que ha completado el itinerario de aprendizaje satisfactoriamente.

What does it prepare you for?

This course in Ophthalmologic Emergencies prepares you to face emergency situations in the field of ophthalmology in a safe and effective way. It provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate and diagnose acute eye problems, as well as to apply the appropriate treatments in each case. In addition, it trains you in the management of traumatic eye injuries and teaches you how to communicate effectively with patients.

Who is it aimed at?

This course is aimed exclusively at health personnel according to Law 44/2003, of November 21, 2003, on the organization of health professions.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities for this course in Ophthalmic Emergency Medicine include the possibility of working in ophthalmic emergency departments in hospitals or specialized clinics. You could also work as an ophthalmologist in intensive care units, participate in disaster response teams or work in private emergency practices.