Orthoptic and Ophthalmologic Assistance

Graduates of the Bachelor's Degree programme in Orthoptic and Ophtalmologic Assistance, pursuant to the strategic objectives set by the European Communities, shall acquire:
the scientific bases, and the theory and practice needed to understand biological and hereditary phenomena, the principal methods of function of the eye and related apparati, as well as an understanding of the psychological, social, and environmental aspects of the same;
an understanding of the evolution of the profession, and the foundations of orthoptic and ophthalmology;
an understanding of the foundations, trends, and characteristics in treatment and rehabilitation theory and conceptual models;
an understanding of the standards and regulations that govern the practice and responsibilities of an optometrist;
an understanding of the principles of bioethics, professional ethics, as well as legal and medical standards applicable to the profession;
the ability to develop an integrated approach to the patient, critically assessing the clinical, interpersonal, developmental, social, and ethical considerations relating to diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation;
the expertise and professional standards that orient the diagnostic and rehabilitative process with respect to patients, applying these standards in practice at an accredited healthcare facility, clinic or hospital;
a level of professional, decision-making, and operational autonomy thanks to a programme that takes a holistic approach to ophthalmological problems, including an analysis of the patient's social environment;
essential theoretical knowledge predicated on scientific foundations, with a view toward applying them in one's professional career;
knowledge, ability, and experience needed to plan, manage, and assess the need for corrective lenses and other rehabilitative treatment of the patient;
knowledge, ability, and experience needed to ensure the proper application of all diagnostic prescriptions and treatments;
the ability to pursue one's own continuing professional education;
the diligence to seek out continuing education, and the tools to do so;
the ability to cooperate and work with a diverse set of healthcare professionals on team projects and decision-making;
the ability to properly delegate to, and use the talents of, support staff, and to contribute to their training;
teaching activities geared toward student clinical experience;
an awareness of the ethics and history of medicine, with particular reference to orthoptic/ophthalmology, and rehabilitative studies;
an appropriate and effective bedside manner with patients and family members;
the necessary knowledge to understand the biological, physio-pathological, and sensory phenomena of sight;
skills in identifying the proper treatment for preventing and rehabilitating visual disabilities;
technical ability to perform ophthalmological diagnoses;
development of a professional skill set germane to the career to which you aspire, and as regulated by EU and Italian law;
the knowledge needed as a healthcare worker able to independently manage prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and functional assessments;
the ability to discern the competencies that come from learning semiological techniques, and a holistic assessment of visual function, and rehabilitative treatment of visual handicaps at various chronological ages;
the ability to provide patient education on topics involving preventing and treating amblyopia and other visual ailments;
the ability to work and interact proactively on an intra-professional team for the purpose of planning and sharing assessments and rehabilitation for patients with multiple handicaps;
specific capabilities in providing assistance during ophthalmological surgery;
teaching ability for instructing students in the three-year degree programmes.