This module will equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to use medicines under exemptions within the scope of orthoptic practice. This will include the practical and safe use of medicines, underpinning pharmacological theory and drug actions as well as the legal context of prescribing mechanisms. The module is organised to reflect the content of the British National Formulary (BNF) relevant to orthoptic and ophthalmological practice and to meet the standards set by the professional body (HCPC) to ensure that graduates are able to use stipulated medicines safely within the course of normal orthoptic practice.
The module is assessed by a written exam and by practical competencies all of which must be passed in order for the student to pass the module.