Allied Health Education
Training of allied ophthalmic personnel can make a major contribution to improving eye care around the world, particularly in developing countries where there is a shortage of ophthalmic specialists.
The International Task Force on Allied Health Education seeks to support the education of allied ophthalmic personnel, including ophthalmic assistants, technicians, technologists, orthoptists, ophthalmic assistants, and other ophthalmic allied professionals, to enhance eye care.
This Task Force is led by Chairs William F. Astle, MD and Lynn Anderson, PhD.
Task Force Activities:
- Meeting with global leaders on allied eye care specialists training and continuing education
- A symposium on allied health education and training at the 2010 World Ophthalmology Congress in Berlin
- Developing a worldwide network of allied health organizations
- Implementing the Curriculum for Ophthalmic Education
- Establishing an assessment (examination) of Allied Eye Care Professionals
Allied Health Education Resources
Principles and Guidelines of a Curriculum for Para-ophthalmic Vision Specialist Education
A curriculum presented by the International Task Force on Para-ophthalmic Vision Specialist Education on behalf of the… More »
- May 14, 2010
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International Core Curriculum For Ophthalmic Assistants
The International Core Curriculum For Ophthalmic Assistants employs a system that can be used internationally by educators… More »
- March 14, 2012
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Aurosiksha Online Courses-Clinical & Non-Clinical Management
Aurosiksha, developed by Aravind, is an online educational program that offers training material to learners and trainers. More »
- May 10, 2012
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