Retinopathy of Prematurity: Practical Approaches to Prevent Blindness

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

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Retinopathy of Prematurity: Practical Approaches to Prevent Blindness

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Retinopathy of Prematurity: Practical Approaches to Prevent Blindness

The course Retinopathy of Prematurity: Practical Approaches to Prevent Blindness is an online class provided by London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Explore the strategies to prevent and treat retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) with this online course for healthcare professionals.

Course description

Learn how the screening of ROP can help manage and prevent vision loss in babies
4 weeks

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) affects babies born preterm, before 37 weeks of gestation. Over 15 million babies worldwide are born prematurely each year, and it’s estimated over 20,000 of them will become blind from ROP.
On this course, you will learn how a practical team approach towards neonatal care and ROP screening, treatment and follow-up can help prevent blindness in preterm babies. You will also look at how the risk of ROP and the level of neonatal care can differ between higher and lower income regions of the world.
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Epidemiology and risk factors of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
Classification of ROP
Public health approach for prevention of visual impairment from ROP
Reducing risk factors for ROP through quality of care within neonatal units
Team approach in the clinical care setting to ensure early detection and timely management
Implementing practical support and involving parents to ensure continued care and long term follow up

Describe the classification, epidemiology and risk factors of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
Assess and improve control strategies to prevent exposures to risk factors for ROP at birth and in the neonatal unit.
Evaluate the application of screening for prevention and early detection of ROP and models of service provision.
Explain the indications, methods of treatment and follow up for ROP.
Identify the importance of a team approach within the clinical care setting and developing continuous quality improvement strategies.
Reflect upon the importance of establishing clear documentation and communications for ROP management decisions with the neonatal and ophthalmic teams and with parents.
Evaluate and modify the protocols and models for involving parents in ROP management and long-term follow-up.

This course is for healthcare professionals such as obstetric and neonatal nurses, neonatologists, paediatricians, ophthalmologists and clinical officers.

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a world leader in research and postgraduate education in public and global health. Its mission is to improve health and health equity worldwide.

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Retinopathy of Prematurity: Practical Approaches to Prevent Blindness

Course Topic

Healthcare & Medicine

University, College, Institution

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Retinopathy of Prematurity: Practical Approaches to Prevent Blindness

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