Context and Background
The Certificate in Ophthalmic Nursing is a short, intensive programme designed to enhance the knowledge, clinical skills, and professional competencies of nurses and allied healthcare personnel in ophthalmic care. The course integrates theoretical instruction with hands-on clinical training to support safe, effective, and evidence-based eye care practices across diverse healthcare settings. The programme is aligned with regional healthcare needs and emphasizes patient safety, infection control, and clinical excellence.
Learning Outcomes for the Workshop
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the eye.
- Identify common ophthalmic conditions.
- Explain the role of the ophthalmic nurse.
- Apply infection control principles.
- Perform visual acuity assessments.
- Conduct basic ophthalmic diagnostic procedures.
- Handle ophthalmic instruments safely.
- Administer appropriate eye care interventions.
Key Topics
Key Topics include:
- Infection Control & Sterilization
- Visual Acuity Assessment
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Instruments & Theatre Setup
- Sterilization Workflow
- Patient Care & Medications
- Patient Safety & Integration
Certificate Awarded
A UWI Continuing and Professional Education Certificate of Competency with Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded upon successful completion of the course
Pricing Information
Workshop Fee: TT$2,500.00
Online payment option (bank charges of 2.5% applies).
When and Where
The workshop will be hosted by the School of Nursing of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies.
The workshop will follow the schedule below:
The course will follow the schedule below:
• Dates: 22 June 2026
• Times: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Venue: UWI School of Nursing, Couva Multi-Training Facility
• Face to Face Sessions
Don’t hesitate to contact the CPE Team at sta-cpe@uwi.edu, or visit sta.uwi.edu/cpe for registration details or complete the registration form using the following link: https://uwi.jotform.com/261305603848861