Courses We Offer
DNB/PG/FELLOWSHIP COURSES
- Fellowship Programme (Short Term)
- Fellowship Programme (Long Term)
Fellowship (Laser and Retina Diagnostics) – 3 months
Fellowship – Glaucoma – 3 months
Fellowship in Medical Retina- 18 months
Vitreo – Retinal Fellowship – 24 months
Comprehensive Ophthalmology – 18 months
Paediatric Ophthalmology - 18 months
Glaucoma Fellowship – 18 months
- Fellowship of National Board of Examination (FNB)
- Diplomate of National Board (DNB)
Vitreo Retinal Surgery
Qualification: MS Ophthalmology
Post MBBS- 3 years
Post Diploma in Ophthalmology (DO) – 2 years
Accredited to National Board Examination.
Under the Central Government Health and Family Welfare Department.
Selection through NEET exam
OPTOMETRY COURSES
- Clinical Internship in Optometry
Goals and Responsibilities:
The Clinical Internship program will be a twelve months program, and the minimum amount of time to be devoted to clinical work will be 6 days per week. This clinical work will consist primarily of clinical posting with optometrists / ophthalmologists and independent patient care.
Objective :
i. To understand the basic and advanced principles of Clinical Optometry
ii. To do a thorough comprehensive eye examination
iii. To be familiar with basic and advanced diagnostic procedures in Optometry
iv. To be a competent Optometry Professional with exposure to multi-lingual, multicultural clinical environment and ability to handle different types of patients
v. To make appropriate referrals.
Eligibility:
Candidate should have completed third year of optometry training (without any backlog/s) from a recognized optometry school/college/institute . All candidates must undergo an Online basic written exam and personal interview /clinical skills assessment which include objective refraction, subjective refraction and assessment of ocular health.
Location:
The training would be provided mainly in Trivandrum ,Kollam,Kottayam,Thiruvalla,Palarivattom Branches.
Duration : One Year
Intake time : August Month
No. of seats : 50 seats per year
- Fellowship in Clinical Optometry(FCO)
- Diploma in Ophthalmic assistant (DOA)
Goals and Fellow Responsibilities:
The FELLOWSHIP program will be a twelve months program, and the minimum amount of time to be devoted to clinical Work will be 6 days per week. This clinical work will consist primarily of clinical posting with optometrists / ophthalmologists and independent patient care. To do emergency duties on Sunday and night emergency duties according to roster.
Eligibility:
-The candidate should have completed 4 years of optometry education from a recognized optometry school/college/institute.
-All fellow must undergo a basic written exam and personal interview /clinical skills assessment which include objective refraction, subjective refraction and assessment of ocular health.
Location:
The training would be provided mainly in Trivandrum Branch. During the program, the fellows would be posted to other cities for gaining exposure.
Frequency: Twice a year (March and September)
No of seats : 10 seats per year
Course is conducted by DME, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Department
Basic Clinical Training programme for Optometry Students and Clinical Optometrists
- Programme Objective:
This training programme will give the basic background and introductory training on
1. Comprehensive optometric evaluation skills
2. Basic patient management skills
3. Documentation and decision making basics
4. Basic communication skills in optometric practice
Students/Optometrists will be undergoing 06 days of rigorous hands-on training in Chaithanya Academy, Trivandrum on the necessary optometry skills and basic knowledge required for clinical practice as an optometrist.
Time Duration – 06 Days (Monday to Saturday)
Maximum Intake per batch: 20 Students/ Optoms
Eligibility:
Diploma in Optometry, Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistance, Junior Optometrists, 3rd Year students and Interns.
