Course: Optometry and Ethnicity, Section: Learning objectives

General

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This programme looks in broad terms at the four main ethnic groups in the UK and the predominant eye conditions found within each group, as well as some of the less common conditions that may be encountered.

It provides help and guidance on building competence with cultural issues and how key principles can be applied in everyday practice. Dramatised scenarios, commented upon by experts in the field combined with real life case studies, help to demonstrate how cultural competence and awareness of the local community can help to significantly improve the care and service that optometrists provide to their patients.

Last published: March 2017

Learning objectives

1.1.3 To understand how different cultural and ethnic backgrounds may affect a patient's fears about their health and visual welfare and so how to respond more effectively to their concerns.
1.2.2 To improve the ability to communicate effectively with a non-English speaking patient, including through an interpreter, to reduce the chance of misunderstandings.
2.13.2 To improve the understanding of what factors should be taken into consideration when examining and communicating with patients from a variety of cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds.
6.1.1 To improve the understanding of how ethnicity affects the risk factors for common ocular conditions and so how to adapt the investigation during an eye examination.