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BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES (BCS)
Anatomy and Embryology
| BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES (BCS) | |
| Learning Outcome | Anatomy and Embryology |
| Code | BCS1 |
| Description | Trainees must understand and apply knowledge of the anatomy and embryology of the eye, adnexae, visual pathways and associated aspects of head, neck and neuro anatomy. It extends to applied anatomy relevant to clinical methods of assessment and investigation relevant to ophthalmic practice. They must be able to use this knowledge when interpreting clinical investigations and in the practice of ophthalmic surgery. |
| Assessment | Portfolio/Log Book: And End Of Part 1 – Exams/ COECSA Exams |
| Target Year of Achievement | Target Year 1- 2 |
| Related Learning Outcomes | BCS1-BC12 |
| Other Links | Study Guide 3.1.13, BSC1 |
Physiology
| BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES (BCS) | |
| Learning Outcome | Physiology |
| Code | BCS2 |
| Description | Trainees must understand and apply knowledge of the physiology of the eye, adnexae and nervous system, including related general physiology. This includes the applied physiology relevant to clinical methods of assessment in ophthalmic practice. They must be able to use this knowledge when interpreting clinical symptoms, signs and investigations and in the practice of ophthalmic medicine and surgery. |
| Assessment | Portfolio/Log Book: And End Of Part 1 – Exams/ COECSA Exams |
| Target Year of Achievement | Target Year 1- 2 |
| Related Learning Outcomes | BCS1-BC12 |
| Other Links | Study Guide 3.1.13, BSC2 |
Biochemistry Molecular and Cell Biology
| BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES (BCS) | |
| Learning Outcome | Biochemistry Molecular and Cell Biology |
| Code | BCS3 |
| Description | Trainees must understand and apply knowledge of the basic biochemistry and cell biology. This includes in particular those aspects relevant to common eye diseases. They must be able to use this knowledge when interpreting clinical symptoms, signs and laboratory investigations and in the practice of ophthalmic medicine and surgery. |
| Assessment | Portfolio/log book: and end of Year /COECSA exams |
| Target Year of Achievement | Target Year 1- 2 |
| Related Learning Outcomes | BCS1-BC12 |
| Other Links | Study Guide 3.1.13, BSC3 |
Pathology
| BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES (BCS) | |
| Learning Outcome | Pathology |
| Code | BCS4 |
| Description | Trainees must understand and apply knowledge of pathology of the eye, adnexae and visual system. This includes histopathology, microbiology and immunology and other branches of pathology. They must be able to use this knowledge when interpreting clinical symptoms, signs and investigations and in the practice of ophthalmic medicine and surgery. |
| Assessment | Portfolio/log book: and end of Year /COECSA exams |
| Target Year of Achievement | Target Year 1-2 |
| Related Learning Outcomes | BCS1-BC12 |
| Other Links | Study Guide 3.1.13, BSC4 |
Optics
| BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES (BCS) | |
| Learning Outcome | Optics |
| Code | BCS5 |
| Description | Trainees must understand and apply knowledge of optics, ultrasound and electromagnetic wavelengths relevant to ophthalmic practice. They must be able to use this knowledge when interpreting clinical symptoms, signs and investigations and in the practice of ophthalmic medicine and surgery. |
| Assessment | Portfolio/log book: and end of Year /COECSA exams |
| Target Year of Achievement | Target Year 1-2 |
| Related Learning Outcomes | BCS1-BC12 |
| Other Links | Study Guide 3.1.13, BSC5 |
Clinical ophthalmology
| BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES (BCS) | |
| Learning Outcome | Clinical ophthalmology |
| Code | BCS6 |
| Description | Trainees must be able to evaluate a patient’s ocular, medical and surgical problems in order to formulate a differential diagnosis to serve as a basis for making laboratory and clinical investigations. |
| Assessment | portfolio/log book and end Year 2-3/4 – Exams /COECSA exams |
| Target Year of Achievement | Year 1,2,3 and 4 |
| Related Learning Outcomes | BCS1-BC12 |
| Other Links | Study Guide 3.1.13, BSC6 |
Clinical Pharmacology
| BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES (BCS) | |
| Learning Outcome | Clinical Pharmacology |
| Code | BCS7 |
| Description | Trainees must understand and apply knowledge of clinical pharmacology relevant to ophthalmic practice. They must be able to use this knowledge when prescribing for a patient. They must understand the medications used in general medicine and surgery to a basic standard. They must be aware of the possible ocular effects of systemic and topical medications and systemic effects of ocular and systemic medications. |
| Assessment | portfolio/log book and end Year 2-3/4 – Exams /COECSA exams |
| Target Year of Achievement | Year 1.2, ¾ |
| Related Learning Outcomes | BCS1-BC12 |
| Other Links | Study Guide 3.1.13, BSC7 |
General Medicine for Ophthalmology
| BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES (BCS) | |
| Learning Outcome | General Medicine for Ophthalmology |
| Code | BCS8 |
| Description | Trainees must understand and apply knowledge of general medicine and surgery relevant to ophthalmic practice. They must be able to recognise when a patient is seriously ill and make appropriate arrangements for the patient's care |
| Assessment | portfolio/log book: and end Year /COECSA exams |
| Target Year of Achievement | Year 1 ,2,3,4 |
| Related Learning Outcomes | BCS1-BC12 |
| Other Links | Study Guide 3.1.13, BSC8 |
Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence Based Medicine
| BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES (BCS) | |
| Learning Outcome | Clinical Epidemiology, Statistics and Evidence Based Medicine |
| Code | BCS9 |
| Description | Trainees must understand and apply knowledge of clinical epidemiology, statistics and evidence based medicine relevant to ophthalmic practice. They must be able to use this knowledge during clinical assessment, interpreting investigations and planning clinical management for a patient. Their knowledge must include the influence of economic and political considerations (on a local and global scale) on individual and community health and how these may be influenced. |
| Assessment | Cbd, journal club and Research Project and end of year/COECSA exams |
| Target Year of Achievement | Year 1, 2,3,4 |
| Related Learning Outcomes | BCS1-BC12 |
| Other Links | Study Guide 3.1.13, BSC9 |
Instruments TECHNOLOGY
| BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES (BCS) | |
| Learning Outcome | Instruments |
| Code | BCS10 |
| Description | All trainees must understand and apply knowledge of instrument technology relevant to ophthalmic practice.
They must be aware of the limitations of technology and the risks involved in their use.They must be able to maintain an understanding of new developments in relevant technologies. |
| Assessment | Portfolio, logbooks and end of year/ COECSA exams |
| Target Year of Achievement | Year 2 and Year ¾ |
| Related Learning Outcomes | BCS1-BC12 |
| Other Links | Study Guide 3.1.13, BSC10 |
BIOStatistics
| BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES (BCS) | |
| Learning Outcome | Biostatistics |
| Code | BCS11 |
| Description | All trainees must understand and apply knowledge of statistics relevant to ophthalmic practice.
They must be able to use this knowledge in the interpretation and publication of research. |
| Assessment | Presentations and Research Project, end of year/COECSA exams |
| Target Year of Achievement | Year 1, 2 |
| Related Learning Outcomes | BCS1-BC12 |
| Other Links | Study Guide 3.1.13, BSC11 |
Clinical Genetics
| BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES (BCS) | |
| Learning Outcome | Clinical Genetics |
| Code | BCS12 |
| Description | Trainees must understand and apply knowledge of clinical genetics relevant to ophthalmic practice. They must be able to use this knowledge when advising patients about patterns of inheritance. They must recognise when it is appropriate to refer a patient for genetic counselling. They must recognise when it is important to offer a consultation with family members. |
| Assessment | Cbd, portfolio/log book and end of Year /COECSA Exams |
| Target Year of Achievement | Year 1-2 |
| Related Learning Outcomes | BCS1-BC12 |
| Other Links | Study Guide 3.1.13, BSC12 |
Basic Clinical Sciences Study Guides
| ABBREV | OUTCOME | HOW CAN I ACHIEVE THIS OUTCOME | HOW WILL THIS OUTCOME BE ASSESSED | HOW CAN I HELP A TRAINEE ACHIEVE THIS OUTCOME | ||
| Resources | Methods/ experience | Indirect | Direct | |||
| BCS1 | Anatomy | Text books, Web sites part 1 | Reading Tutorials E learning Discussion forum | Clinical and surgical anatomy knowledge in work based assessments | COECSA Year 1 Written/clinical exam | Explain clinical and surgical anatomy in clinical teaching sessions Encourage/facilitate tutorials Facilitate use of local medical school anatomy museum |
| BCS2 | Physiology | Text books, Web sites part 1 | Reading Tutorials E learning Discussion forum | Applied physiology knowledge in work based assessments | Part 1
Written/clinical exam |
Explain applied physiology in clinical teaching sessions Encourage/facilitate tutorials |
| BCS3 | Biochemisty and Cell Biology | Text books, Web sites part 1 | Reading Tutorials E learning Discussion forum | Applied science in work based assessments | Part 1
Written/clinical exam |
Explain applied biochemistry & cell biology in clinical teaching sessions Encourage/facilitate tutorials |
| BCS4 | Pathology | Text books, Web sites part1 | Reading Tutorials E learning Discussion forum Clinical-pathologic al conferences | Clinical discussions in work based assessments | Part 1
Written/clinical exam - |
Arrange clinical-pathology meetings Explain pathology, microbiology, immunology in clinical teaching sessions Encourage/facilitate tutorials Encourage learning with pathologists and microbiologists Facilitate use of local medical school pathology museum |
| BCS5 | Optics | Text books, Web sites Part1 syllabus | Reading Tutorials E learning Discussion forum professionals Attend LVA sessions Attend optometric practice
Demonstrate use of Optic equipment |
Clinical discussions in work based assessments | Part 1
Written/clinical exam |
Explain applied optics and medical physics in clinical teaching sessions Encourage/facilitate tutorials Encourage learning with optometrists |
| BCS6 | Clinical Ophthalmology | Text books, Web sites Part 1/2 syllabus
Skills/Wet Lab par 1,2,3 |
Reading Tutorials E learning Discussion forum Clinical discussions Part 2 preparation courses | Clinical discussions in work based assessments | Part 2
Case based discussions Case presentations |
Arrange case discussions Encourage trainees to do case presentations Provide feedback Mock OSCEs Encourage learning with neurologists, rheumatologists etc. |
| BCS7 | Clinical pharmacology | Text books, Web sites Part 1 syllabus | Reading Tutorials E learning Discussion forum Clinical-pharmacological conferences | Applied science in work based assessments | Part 1
Written/clinical exam |
Explain clinical pharmacology in clinical teaching sessions Encourage/facilitate tutorials |
| BCS8 | General medicine for ophthalmology | Text books, Web sites Part 1 syllabus Part 2 syllabus | Reading Tutorials E learning Discussion forum Clinical discussions Hospital grand rounds | Clinical discussions in work based assessments Multi source feedback | Part 1/Part 2
Case based discussions Case presentations |
Arrange clinical updates from non-ophthalmic colleagues Encourage trainees to do case presentations Provide feedback Mock OSCEs Encourage learning with physicians/surgeons |
| BCS9 | Clinical epidemiology and EBM | Text books, Web sites Part 1/2 syllabus | Reading Tutorials E learning Discussion forum Clinical discussions Journal club research | Case presentations
Publishing research |
Part 2
Written exam/Dissertation |
Run journal clubs .Teach critical appraisal skills |
| BCS10 | Instrument technology | Text books, Web sites Part 1 syllabus Part 2 syllabus | Reading Tutorials E learning Discussion forum Clinical discussions | Case presentations Clinical discussions in work based assessments Rating scales | Part 1/Part 2
Case based discussions Case presentations Trust based competence assessments |
Arrange teaching on instruments. Provide feedback |
| BCS11 | Biostatistics | Text books, Web sites Part 1 syllabus Part 2 syllabus/Journals/Research | Reading Tutorials E learning Discussion forum Journal club Research Statistics exercises/ Workshops | Case presentations Publishing research | Part 1/Part 2
Dissertation/Publications and research output |
Encourage and provide research opportunities Provide feedback |
| BCS12 | Clinical Genetics | Text books, Web sites Part 1 | Reading Tutorials E learning Discussion forum Clinical discussions Part 2 preparation courses Genetics clinics | Clinical discussions in work based assessments Multi source feedback | Part 1/Part 2
Case based discussions Case presentations |
Arrange case discussions Encourage trainees to do case presentations Provide feedback Encourage learning with clinical geneticists |