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Mid level ophthalmic personnel (MLOP) is a skilled person whose academic and clinical training qualifies him/her to carry out ophthalmic procedures. These are done under the direction or supervision of an ophthalmologist or a physician licensed to practice medicine and surgery and qualified in ophthalmology.
Abstract: This study is based on the criteria to review the status of the eye health workers with regard to number, mix, distribution, the areas of of deficiency and major areas for reform in educational policies and to come out with a policy on the Human Resources development for Vision 2020 - The Right to Sight programme. Abstract: The National Certifying Board for Ophthalmic Registered Nurses is an independently incorporated organization supported by the American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses for the purpose of developing and implementing the certifying process for Ophthalmic Registered Nurses. Abstract: What should you do if you are a registered nurse and you want a job in ophthalmology? Here are some suggestions compiled by past and present members of the ASORN Board of Directors. Abstract: This article describes in detail about the role of optometry in Vision 2020. It also describes in detail about the current needs of ophthalmic service and describes in detail about the roles and the responsibilities of the optometrist in meeting the goal of Vision2020. |
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There is a serious shortage of skilled ophthalmologist in developing countries and efforts must be taken to ensure that their time is used effectively, MLOPs play a vital supportive role to ophthalmologist. MLOPs must be used in the correct ophthalmologist-to-MLOP ratio (usually one ophthalmologist to five MLOPs ) in order to free up ophthalmologist time to perform surgery and to lower costs by utilizing less expensive professionals.
Abstract: This article tells in detail about the role MLOP’S to meet the goal of VISION2020. It also describes in detail how the MLOP’s have to be trained in an effective way to meet their roles and responsibilities. Abstract: This article describes in detail about the study conducted to analyze the currently available Ophthalmic manpower in WHO member countries of South east region. It also describes in detail about the appraisal of the quality of technical, managerial and the communication skills imparted during the ophthalmic training. It also provides much needed information for policy orientation regarding development of ophthalmic workforce in the South East Asian region. Abstract: This article contains report on Human Resources Development for middle level eye-care workers in Eastern Africa. This also contains summarizes HRD in Tanzania and Ethiopia as discussed in the workshops, as well as data provided by the participants from Malawi, Zambia and Uganda. Abstract: An analysis of current situation in Latin-American Countries is discussed in this article. Abstract: This study is based on the criteria to review the status of the eye health workers with regard to number, mix, distribution, the areas of deficiency and major areas for reform in educational policies and to come out with a policy on the Human Resources development for Vision 2020 - The Right to Sight programme. Abstract: This article describes in detail about the distribution of ophthalmic assistants in serving the current eye care population. It also lists out the distribution of ophthalmologists depending on the specialty needs. It also lists out the current ratio of MLOP’s and also need for training them to serve the government and the private sectors. | ||||||
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Comprehensive human resource planning should be based on the cardinal principles of provision of eye care as an integral part of the health care system at all levels and particularly at the community level. The mid -level eye care personnel served as a critical link between the primary and secondary/tertiary levels. We have provided you with resources which states the duties and responsibilities in Hospital and Community based centers.
Abstract: This article describes in detail about the roles and the responsibilities of secondary level eye care models. It also emphasize the description of the range of jobs at secondary level centers. Abstract: This article tells in detail about the role played by Justus Maluma, an Ophthalmic nurse in Uganda to provide Ophthalmic care in that community. It also describes how a patient Zalika Namugabo got treated. Abstract: This article focuses on how Sadhguru Nethra Chikitsalaya was able to attract and retain trained ophthalmic personnel in remote setting. Abstract: This article tells in detail how the individual responsibilities can be combined to a team work to provide effective service for the community with avoidable blindness. It also describes in detail the Team responsibilities, and how they have to process their work to provide effective eye care delivery. |
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These Job descriptions are lists of the general tasks, or functions, and responsibilities of a paramedical staffs. It also include to whom the Paramedics reports to, specifications such as the qualifications needed by the person in the job, salary range for the position, etc. These Job descriptions were developed by examining the tasks and sequences of tasks necessary to perform the job. The analysis looks at the areas of knowledge and skills needed by the job.
Abstract: This article describes in detail about the roles and the responsibilities of Mid level ophthalmic personnel in the developing countries for providing high volume and high quality Ophthalmic service. It also describes in detail about how the Ophthalmic manpower have to be distributed in different departments and providing effective service. Abstract: This job description lists out the roles and the responsibilities of Medical Records Assistant and their working relations in Aravind Eye Care System. Abstract: This job description lists out the roles and the responsibilities of House Keepers and their working relations in Aravind Eye Care System. Abstract: This is a model job description for the Unit head in an Eye Hospital. It clearly focuses the duties of the unit head, and how to manage the duties in an organized way. Abstract: This is a model job description for the Operation theatre nurses in an Eye Hospital. It clearly focuses the duties of the paramedics, and how to manage the duties in an organized way. Abstract: This is a model job description for the Ward nurses in an Eye Hospital. It clearly focuses the duties of the paramedics, and how to manage the duties in an organized way. Abstract: This is a model job description for the House keepers in an Eye Hospital. It clearly focuses the duties of the House keeping staffs, and how to manage the duties in an organized way. Abstract: This is a model job description for the Counsellors in an Eye Hospital. It clearly focuses the duties of the Counsellors, and how to manage the duties in an organized way. Abstract: This article deals with how the paramedics assist the Physician and hence plays a vital role in Patient Care Management, do both administrative and clinical duties, manage emergencies in situations, facilities, and personnel. |
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Here are some resources which helps you to develop Curriculum for MLOP staffs. These resources will improve the curriculum which enhances the quality of care that patients receive. These curriculums is designed to provide the materials which medical educators need to deliver effective training sessions on a number of eye care topics.
Abstract: This article aims to share the process involved for the development of a curriculum whilst designing a training programme. Abstract: This article describes a role model of Training Curriculum followed by Aravind Eye Care System. It also lists out the different Training modules covered during the training for MLOP’s. It also list the period of training, the orientation in various ophthalmic departments. Abstract: This article describes in detail about the frame work of constancy policy for improving the paramedic efficiency for meeting the organizational developmental needs. It also describes clearly about the purpose of recruiting and training the correct person as ophthalmic assistants. It also describes in detail the strategies that have to be followed in recruiting the ophthalmic paramedics. Abstract: This article describes in detail the rationale behind training the ophthalmic assistants for serving an effective eye care population. It also briefly lists out the eligibility of the individuals to get trained as the Ophthalmic assistants for serving the eye care population. Abstract: This article lists how to plan a curriculum for training the Ophthalmic paramedical in OP, OT, Ward, Counsellors etc. It also lists out the different areas where these paramedical workers have to be trained. Abstract: This article describes that the ophthalmic nurses should be imparted more quality knowledge and technical skills which in turn frees the hands of the ophthalmologists from managing common refractive errors and red eye conditions and also frees up theatre time, allowing him or her to concentrate on the more serious cases and surgery. Abstract: This article describes in detail about the role and the responsibilities of the allied Ophthalmic personnel for providing high quality health care service. It also describes in detail about the need for training the allied ophthalmic personnel for effective service. Abstract: This article emphasis in detail about how to prepare the teaching and training materials for Ophthalmic personnel according to the users needs. Abstract: One of the Current challenges in Bangladesh is Training of ophthalmic paramedical work force. This article focuses on initiative taken by BNSB to develop Ophthalmic Paramedic Training also it has aims and objective of the course. |
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Abstract: This manual for Ophthalmic nursing provides information on all aspects of nursing that one should follow in their day to day activities. Abstract: Paramedical Contributions consists of objective of the paramedical module, examples and modules, ophthalmic paramedical training, the Aravind model of paramedical staffing etc. Abstract: This article underlines the qualitative difference that nursing care can make for patients through compassionate communication. | ||||||
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Abstract: This article reports finding from a study conducted to assess the confidence levels of MLOP relating to the functions they were trained for and to obtain the viewpoints of the chief ophthalmologists of selected institutions on the skills of MLOP. |
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All measures should be taken to ensure that continuous medical education is explored for all categories of eye care personnel. Continuing medical education was fragmented and poorly developed in most countries. Recent trends in reorienting traditional Continuing Medical Education (CME) should be adopted. The feasibility of periodic assessment of professional competence, based on criteria must be developed.
Abstract: This paper describes refresher training and continuing education programme in clinical and community ophthalmology for para-medical ophthalmic assistants (PMOAs) conducted by the Lions Aravind Institute of Community Ophthalmology. The course participants included PMOAs working either in district hospitals, primary health centres or mobile units. The training covered areas like patient counselling, instrument and equipment maintenance, and assistance in the operation theatre for newer surgical procedures which were lacking in the basic training were fulfilled in this training programme. |
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Publications give an overview of all materials published and available for sale. The target audience of these publications is the ophthalmic technicians and ophthalmic assistants. The publications strive to enhance the knowledge and practice of ophthalmology, proper resource use, and the public awareness of ophthalmology.
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There are several potential centers in most countries that provide training to various cadres of eye care personnel. Here are the list of centers that provide training to Paramedical staffs. If your provide training to Paramedical staff and if your Organization is not listed here kindly let us know.
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International Council of Ophthalmology
ICO Mission The ICO works with ophthalmologic societies, ophthalmologists and others to enhance ophthalmic education and the provision of eye care in order to preserve and protect vision for all people worldwide. Principal Commitments The ICO is focused on:
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You can also refer your friends to register with the innovative resources. Send in your friend's e-mail id to us at eyesite@aravind.org with the subject line Register my friend's id! Subscribe Sitenews Unsubscribe Sitenews Address: Vision 2020 e-resource team, Lions Aravind Institute of Community Ophthalmology, 1, Annanagar, Madurai - 625 020, Tamil Nadu, India, E-mail:eyesite@aravind.org Phone: 91-452-2537580 | ||||||
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