The Canadian Orthoptic Society (TCOS) Workshop
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At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Collaborative Care in Orthoptics: Explore the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between orthoptists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.
- Understand the Role of Orthoptics: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the role and scope of orthoptics in patient care, including assessment and management techniques for various visual disorders.
- Enhance Diagnostic Skills: Develop improved diagnostic skills for identifying common and complex eye conditions that orthoptists encounter in clinical practice.
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Target Audience: This session is open to orthoptists, ophthalmologists, ophthalmology fellows and residents, medical students, and other allied health professionals.
Admission to this session is included in the full registration fee.
This workshop have been approved for 3.2 core, 0 non core credits.
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