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.

  • Start Date
    22 March 2021
  • Duration
    6 months
  • CPD Points
    Australia: 20C5i10T
  • CPD Points
    New Zealand: 40CD + 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

Fees

 AUS
(Inc GST)		 NZ
(Ex GST)
ACO Member $2,663  $2,421
Non Member $3,433 $3,121
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