15 Ebenezer Street
London
N1 7NH
Are you a senior nurse /health care professional who is ready to take your clinical skills to the next level ?
Do you have a long waiting list for your patients who require YAG posterior capsulotomy?
If the answer is yes, then this course is for you!
Overview and requirements
Led by Nurse Consultant Yvonne Kana and supported by cataract Consultant Mohamed Elnaggar, this course will provide you with the training and support to become competent in delivering a YAG laser capsulotomy service where you work.
This course will provide 7.5 hours of learning and requires self-directed learning and training within your clinical area – at least 5 hours dedicated to YAG laser training per week.
Delegates should already have advanced practice roles and be fully competent on anterior and posterior examination of the eye.
A supervisor who is already competent in YAG laser should be identified by delegates before enrolling onto the course to ensure you will be supported during your practical follow up training in your local area. An appropriate supervisor would be:
HCP with more than 2 years’ experience as a YAG laser advanced practitioner.
Fellow or ST6 and above ophthalmic trainee.
Associate Specialist doctor experienced in YAG laser or a consultant ophthalmologist.
