Visual System (Stream 1)

Accreditation Information

This is a Stream 1 module and is designed for doctors that have never successfully completed the Visual System Stream 1 module and do not hold this accreditation.

You MUST also have successfully completed Core (Stream 1) to become an assessor in this module. Click here to book the Core Stream 1 module.

Successful completion of the module will actually lead to awarding of one accreditation:

1. Visual System

If you have already successfully completed this module and you want to undertake continuing education, please go back to the homepage and enrol in Visual System Update (Stream 2)

Module Information

This module covers the use of Chapter 8 of the Guides to evaluate permanent impairment of the visual system, including the eyes, ocular adnexa and visual pathways.

The module includes:

• The types of impairments that are evaluated for the purpose of assessment of the visual system using the Guides.
• The two distinct approaches that will be required to assess an overall impairment score of the visual system, and which depends on the types of visual testing performed in a particular case.
• The distinction between visual impairment, visual system impairment and impairment of the whole person.
• The types of test apparatus required to perform an assessment in accordance with the Guides.
• The approach to be taken to apportion an impairment score to account for pre-existing visual impairment.

Course Material:

You will need to review the course material before you attend the module session.  The course material must be downloaded from the learning management system. To access the soft copy of course material please log on https://iatvic.learnupon.com/users/sign_in/ Please remember to have a copy of the AMA4 Guides with you.

If you need support in navigating through our Learning Management system, please contact  03 9940 4893 for assistance.  Alternatively you can refer to the Learner Guide How to use the IAT Vic Portal portal here