The aim of the program is to produce an Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner who would fit into both curative and preventive eye health within the community. The professional Ophthalmic Nurse would have acquired knowledge, skills and attitudes to recognize the eye health needs of individuals, families and communities and to participate effectively and efficiently in meeting those needs.
Advanced Diploma In Ophthalmic Nursing (ADON)
An Ophthalmic nurse is a nursing professional that focuses on assessing and treating patients with a variety of eye diseases and injuries. With the rapid spread of new kinds of ophthalmic diseases, there is an increased need for more knowledgeable professionals in health-care disciplines.
The program will extend over 1 academic year. It compresses of general courses related specifically to Ophthalmic Nursing and Healthcare delivery with 3 months internship
Eligibility:
Be a holder of a Diploma or BSc in General Nursing, Registered Nurse who is registered with the Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery. Have at least 2 years post qualification experience as a registered nurse
CODE | COURSES | LECTURE | PRACTICAL | TOTAL | |||
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Hour | Credit | Hour | Credit | Hour | Credit | ||
OPN-301 | Applied Microbiology | 15 | 1 | - | 15 | 1 | |
OPN-302 | Applied Health Sociology | 15 | 1 | - | 15 | 1 | |
OPN-303 | Applied Health Psychology | 15 | 1 | - | 15 | 1 | |
OPN-304 | Information Technology | 15 | 1 | 80 | 1 | 95 | 2 |
OPN-305 | Ethico-Legal Issues | 15 | 1 | - | 15 | 1 | |
OPN-306 | Applied Pharmacology | 15 | 1 | - | 15 | 1 | |
OPN-307 | Anatomy and Physiology | 30 | 2 | - | 30 | 2 | |
OPN-308 | Medical Ophthalmic Nursing I | 30 | 2 | 160 | 2 | 190 | 4 |
OPN-309 | Surgical Ophthalmic Nursing I | 30 | 2 | 160 | 2 | 190 | 4 |
OPN-310 | Research Methodology | 30 | 2 | - | 30 | 2 | |
OPN-311 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics, | 15 | 1 | 80 | 95 | 1 | |
OPN -312 | Basic Optics | 15 | 1 | 80 | 1 | 95 | 2 |
Total | 225 | 16 | 560 | 6 | 800 | 22 |