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Foundations of Ophthalmic Nursing Practice

Are you a clinician working on the frontline of patient care, assessment, and diagnosis? This short course gives you the knowledge and skills you need to make evidence-based decisions.

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Key course information

LevelShort courses and CPD
Duration16 weeks
Start dates24 September 2026, 5 March 2027
Course codeCID1592

Course summary

This course is ideal for registered nurses working in ophthalmology.

You'll develop the skills needed to make evidence-based decisions. You’ll also learn how to choose the most appropriate and effective treatments for patients with eye conditions.

What you'll study

This module covers:

  • Ophthalmic assessment
  • Legal frameworks
  • Pharmacology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Trauma and acute conditions.

How you'll learn

The course runs for 16 weeks. You’ll attend on-campus sessions every two weeks.

Between these sessions, you’ll complete self-directed study. You’ll also take part in two online tutorials.

Entry requirements

Fees and finance support

Employers usually meets course costs. We advise that you speak to your workforce development lead before applying.

We also accept self-funded applicants. If you'd like to explore your options, contact us at cpd@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).

Apply now

Contact our team for further information about applying for this course. Call 0191 515 3361(opens in new tab) or email cpd@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).