Professional Responsibility Course

The course will consist of three (3) segments each focusing on making licensees more aware of the optometry statute, rules associated with that statute, and other state and federal laws that can or do affect the licensee. The review segment will occur every year with the other two segments changing yearly.

CE Credits: 1 Price: $95.00

Segment 1: Prescription Writing

This segment covers the basic of writing medication prescriptions. Also includes information related to use of EHR, calling in medications, refill guidelines, and special state or federal guidelines regarding security issues.


Joe W. Deloach, O.D.,F.A.A.O.
Lecturer: Joe W. Deloach, O.D.,F.A.A.O.
From: UHCO BridgeBuilder Eye Clinic

Email: jwdeloach@uh.edu



Segment 2: Controlled Substances, the DEA and your license

This segment will cover an array of issues related to the administration and prescribing of controlled substances. Topics covered will include:

  • What are controlled substances?
  • What steps are necessary to legally prescribe controlled substances?
  • When is a triplicate form necessary?
  • What are the requirements for keeping controlled substances in my office for office administration?
  • What rules/guidelines/recommendations exist regarding treating myself or my immediate family?
  • General guidelines/recommendations for working with pharmacy colleagues.


Jill Autry, RPh,O.D.
Lecturer: Jill Autry, RPh,O.D.
From: Eye Center of Texas Ophthalmology

Email: jill_autry@hotmail.com



Segment 3: 2008 Optometry Board Rules in Review

This segment will cover the rules passed by the Board in 2008 as well as information regarding any substantial rule changes in the making.


Randall N. Reichle, O.D.,F.A.A.O
Lecturer: Randall N. Reichle, O.D.,F.A.A.O
From: Texas Optometry Board

Email: reichle51@hotmail.com

Other Courses Available

Lasik and Dry Eyes

Lecturer: Seema Nanda, O.D.
From: University of Houston

Email: snanda@uh.edu
 CE Credits: 2

Price: $50.00


Course Description
Part I of this lecture will cover the procedures and outcomes of LASIK including the pre-LASIK evaluation, the overview of the tear film and the new treatment protocol for dry eyes. Part II will go into the discussion of how LASIK exacerbates dry eyes and the post-LASIK management of dry eyes. Billing and coding will also be reviewed.

Optometric Laser Surgery

Review of Techniques

Marcus G Piccolo, O.D. Lecturer: Marcus G Piccolo, O.D.
From: University of Houston

Email: mpiccolo@uh.edu

Profile:
http://www.opt.uh.edu/faculty/mpiccolo
 CE Credits: 1

Price: $25.00


Course Description
This course will explore the use of lasers to treat a variety of ocular conditions. Preoperative and postoperative considerations, laser procedures and techniques, results and complications will be discussed for the following procedures: Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, Nd: YAG Laser Iridotomy, Posterior Capsulotomy and Iridoplasty.

Clinical Approach to Optic Nerve Mischief

Anastas F Pass, O.D., M.S., J.D. Lecturer: Anastas F Pass, O.D., M.S., J.D.
From: University of Houston

Email: apass@uh.edu

Profile:
http://www.opt.uh.edu/faculty/apass
 CE Credits: 1

Price: $25.00


Course Description
This lecture will cover the clinical assessment of the optic nerve head. Normal optic disc presentations, along with swollen and pale presentations, will be used to demonstrate the criteria practitioners need to evaluate when diagnosing ONH disorders. Treatment and management strategies will also be discussed.

Overview of HIV/Aids

Pat Segu, O.D. Lecturer: Pat Segu, O.D.
From: University of Houston

Email: psegu@uh.edu

Profile:
http://www.opt.uh.edu/faculty/psegu
 CE Credits: 1

Price: $25.00


Course Description
This lecture will review the history of the epidemic, disease, testing, counseling and management. Additionally, HIV as it relates to ocular manifestations will be covered including diagnosis and treatment strategies. Note: This course is not eligible for the Florida HIV CE requirement. Florida does not accept on-line courses for CE credit. If you have questions, contact the UHCO CE Office at 713.743.1900