On-Demand Course Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING COURSE LISTINGS
FACULTY CREDITS DAY
COURSE LEVEL
INTERMEDIATE
COURSE TITLE
COURSE CODE
NEW ! Neurotrophic Keratopathy ( VD072008 )
Joann Kang , MD , Bronx , NY Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1
CATEGORY LEVEL
Course Levels :
BASIC INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED MASTERS
Virtual Program On-Site Program
1 . Administrative / Practice Management BASIC
Improving the Patient Experience ( VD011017 )
Jack Sardo , MBA , COA , Bethpage , NY Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will review effective methods for delivering exceptional patient service during the patient exam . These meaningful tips and techniques can be utilized to enhance the overall patient experience and help exceed expectations .
INTERMEDIATE
Assessing Ophthalmic Clinical Skills ( VD012018 )
Craig Simms , BSc , COMT , CDOS , ROUB , Kingston , ON Canada Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : Whether you are responsible for evaluating ophthalmic technicians or you are looking for ways to assess your own skills , this course will discuss principles and practical tools for clinical skill assessment .
Lean Implementation ( VD012007 )
Carol Olvera , COT , Thornton , CO Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO Description : This course will discuss a retina practice ’ s experience with lean implementation . It will review lean principles and how to apply them in a clinical setting , utilizing front line staff to assess inefficiencies and develop trials to improve clinic flow . Attendees will also learn how to track improvements using metrics and visibility across the clinical department .
The Ophthalmic Master Trainer ’ s Toolkit ( VD012014 )
Karl Golnik , MD , MEd , Blue Ash , OH Christine McDonald , COE , COA , ROUB , OSC , Fenton , MO Craig Simms , BSc , COMT , CDOS , ROUB , Kingston , ON Canada Credits : 1.50 IJCAHPO Description : This course will discuss techniques to maximize your training skills . The focus will be on skills you can use to train new employees and cross-train experienced technicians on new skills . This course will include how to give feedback , demonstrate skills to learners , assess learner skill development , supervise and improve clinic efficiency , allowing for more time to train .
2 . Chart Documentation / Coding / Scribing / Triage INTERMEDIATE
Documentation : Strategies to Mitigate Risk ( VD022009 )
Hans Bruhn , MHS , San Francisco , CA Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : The importance of documentation is underscored in this Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company ( OMIC ) risk management course . Using actual OMIC closed medical malpractice claims , we hope to illustrate where the lack of documentation , or incomplete documentation , negatively impacted the defense of the claim . Recommendations on documentation are also provided to mitigate future liability risk .
3 . History Taking BASIC
History Taking and Work Ups Like a True Detective ( VD031002 )
Sally Ellen Scanlon , COT , OSA , Cape Coral , FL Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : Upon completion of this course , participants should be able to gather a complete health history and perform a complete work up like a detective investigating a crime scene .
4 . General Ophthalmic Knowledge INTERMEDIATE
NEW ! The Great Nutrition Debate : Now You Can See With It , Now You Can ’ t ( VD042006 )
Jeffrey Anshel , OD , FAAO , Kapaa , HI Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : Not a day goes by where we don ’ t hear that a particular nutrient is dangerous for us , but it was supported as a positive nutrient just last week ! Unlike pharmaceuticals that have an approved and specific action , nutrients act in all of our body systems in various ways that are difficult to define . This course will review several of the areas of nutrition related to ocular health that have been under scrutiny for positive or negative outcomes .
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FINANCIAL INTEREST : An instructor ’ s financial interest is disclosed at the beginning of their presentation .
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