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Occupational Vision Screening

R7,390.00 Excl VAT

NB! Please ensure you meet the Entry Requirements for this course, listed below, before purchasing this course.

Training Method:
Training combines online self-study with scheduled facilitator-led online Q&A and practical sessions

Description

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Blended Learning

Our most popular approach is a balance of self-paced study, live online sessions, mentored online and online practical training.

In-Person Training for Groups

Available for groups of 10 or more, this option combines pre-learning preparation with hands-on, facilitator-led classroom sessions.

Course Details
Certificate of Competence: For Vision Screening Practitioners and Vision Screening Assistants

This comprehensive 80-hour training programme equips healthcare and occupational health professionals with the practical skills and underpinning knowledge required to perform accurate, consistent, and defensible occupational vision screening. The course supports compliance with occupational health requirements and promotes reliable visual screening practices within the workplace.

Duration: 80 hours in total
Accreditation: Aligned to SAQA and QCTO requirements
EFHA CPD No: SAMA MDB015/MPDP/071
Course CPD No: MDB015/MPDP/071/06
CPD (CEUs): 30 Level 1 Clinical at NQF Level 5

Training Pathways - Aligned to SAQA Unit Standard 116505
Vision Screening Practitioner

On achieving competence, learners will be able to do the following within their scope of practice:

  • Prepare vision screening equipment and the testing environment
  • Conduct workplace vision screening tests according to standard protocols
  • Identify unreliable or invalid test results
  • Interpret the vision screening test result
  • Record and report vision screening findings accurately
  • Manage vision screening records in line with workplace requirements
Vision Screening Assistant

On achieving competence, learners will be able to do the following within their scope of practice:

  • Prepare vision screening equipment and the testing environment
  • Conduct workplace vision screening tests according to standard protocols
  • Identify unreliable or invalid test results
  • Record and report vision screening results accurately in accordance with prescribed procedures

* (Interpretation and clinical decision-making are excluded)

Course Overview
Minimum Entry Requirements
Vision Screening Practitioner
  • Professional Registration with SANC, HPCSA or SAMA
  • Access to an Occupational Health Clinic
Vision Screening Assistant
  • Minimum of a Grade 12 / NQF level 4
  • Access to an Occupational Health Clinic
Course Manual

All training content is accessible online once proof of payment for the course is received. The training manual is printable and downloadable. Printed hard copies of the training manual are available at an extra cost.

CPD Accreditation

30 Level 1 Clinical at NQF Level 5

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