Australian College of Optometry | Advanced Certificate in Glaucoma

ACO-ACG

Advanced Certificate
in Glaucoma

The Advanced Certificate in Glaucoma (ACO-ACG) offers optometrists training in current best practice for the pathophysiology, diagnosis and co-management of glaucoma.

Graduates completing this course will have enhanced knowledge of glaucoma and improved ability to participate in collaborative care with ophthalmologists. This six month course offers a flexible remote learning structure ideal for rural or remote optometrists and those balancing work and other commitments.

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Start Date
21 March 2022
Duration
6 months
CPD Points
Australia: 35.75 hours (incl 18.5c, 12.5T and 5i)
CPD Points
New Zealand: 38CD + 2 Glaucoma Event Credits

Features

Self-paced independent learning (approximately 35 hours)
Flexible delivery comprising online lectures and demonstration videos
E-learning materials
Enhance your co-management of glaucoma skills with opthalmologists
Local clinical experience within Australia and/or New Zealand
Post-nominals upon completion of the full course
High level of support provided by the ACO
Online forums and networking opportunities

Entry requirements

Candidates must be an optometry graduate and be registered as an optometrist in Australia or New Zealand. However, course enquiries from international applicants or optometrists with limited registration should be directed to the ACO (cpd@aco.org.au).

It is recommended that candidates have a minimum of six months general practice experience prior to commencing this course.

Further information

We understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on work and life. Should you be interested in our certificate courses, but are uncertain whether you are able to keep up with the course curriculum and time requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us via email to find out more on how we are supporting candidates to completion of their certificates.

2022 Fees	AUS _{(Inc GST)}	NZ _{(Ex GST)}
ACO Member	$2,769	$2,517
Non Member	$3,570	$3,246

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Advanced Certificate in Glaucoma

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