Ophthalmic Nursing Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Overview

The Ophthalmic Nursing programme from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland aims to assist you in taking a leading role in advancing and developing nursing and midwifery in this area, and effecting policy change in professional practice and health service provision.

The programme is delivered part-time over one-year; with an option to complete the programme over a period of up to three years if necessary.

Once you have successfully completed this postgraduate diploma you may decide to progress to Year 2 of the Masters in Science (MSc) Nursing, in your chosen specialist area.

Learning outcomes

This programme will provide you with the skills and knowledge to: 

• Demonstrate knowledge of standard and specialised ophthalmic skills (where applicable) in relation to nursing practice/management of patients suffering from anterior ocular segment conditions. 

• Discuss and demonstrate an understanding of clinically applied anatomy and physiology of the cornea, aqueous system, uveal tract and lens. 

• Evaluate, recognise and explain the common symptomatology of the pathology of the aforementioned ocular structures. 

• Discuss and identify and explain the diagnostic investigations relevant to disorders affecting the aforementioned ocular structures. 

• Discuss, identify and explain the diagnostic investigations relevant to disorders affecting the aforementioned ocular structures.