{"id":2153,"date":"2026-06-05T10:26:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/cpe\/?page_id=2153"},"modified":"2026-06-05T10:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:26:11","slug":"certificate-in-ophthalmic-nursing-skills","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/cpe\/certificate-in-ophthalmic-nursing-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Certificate in Ophthalmic Nursing Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2151\" src=\"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/cpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/3_Workshop-Template-IG-FB.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"246\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/cpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/3_Workshop-Template-IG-FB-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/cpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/3_Workshop-Template-IG-FB-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, 100vw\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Context and Background<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>Learning Outcomes for the Workshop<\/h3>\n<p>By the end of this course, participants will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe the anatomy and physiology of the eye.<\/li>\n<li>Identify common ophthalmic conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Explain the role of the ophthalmic nurse.<\/li>\n<li>Apply infection control principles.<\/li>\n<li>Perform visual acuity assessments.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct basic ophthalmic diagnostic procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Handle ophthalmic instruments safely.<\/li>\n<li>Administer appropriate eye care interventions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Key Topics<\/h3>\n<p>Key Topics include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Infection Control &amp; Sterilization<\/li>\n<li>Visual Acuity Assessment<\/li>\n<li>Diagnostic Procedures<\/li>\n<li>Instruments &amp; Theatre Setup<\/li>\n<li>Sterilization Workflow<\/li>\n<li>Patient Care &amp; Medications<\/li>\n<li>Patient Safety &amp; Integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Certificate Awarded<\/h3>\n<p>A UWI Continuing and Professional Education <strong>Certificate of Competency with Continuing Education Units (CEUs)<\/strong> will be awarded upon successful completion of the course<\/p>\n<h3>Pricing Information<\/h3>\n<p>Workshop Fee: TT$2,500.00<br \/>\nOnline payment option (bank charges of 2.5% applies).<\/p>\n<h3>When and Where<\/h3>\n<p>The workshop will be hosted by the School of Nursing of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The workshop will follow the schedule below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The course will follow the schedule below:<br \/>\n\u2022 Dates: 22 June 2026<br \/>\n\u2022 Times: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm<br \/>\n\u2022 Venue: UWI School of Nursing, Couva Multi-Training Facility<br \/>\n\u2022 Face to Face Sessions<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;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:<a href=\"https:\/\/uwi.jotform.com\/261305603848861\"> https:\/\/uwi.jotform.com\/261305603848861\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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