Courses for Allied Health Professionals
Our Allied Health program provides ophthalmic technicians with the specific information they need to keep up with advances in technology and ophthalmic practice. These courses also provide an excellent means of satisfying professional certification requirements. Led by Kellogg’s faculty and staff, our courses are recognized for excellence in content and practical, hands-on learning.
Courses run on Fridays, 1:00 – 4:15 and are held at the Kellogg Eye Center unless otherwise noted.
Application will be submitted for 3.0 Group A JCAHPO continuing education credits
Friday, May 2, 2008
Effective Ways to Deal with Patients with Mobility Limitations, Depression, or Aphasia
This course addresses some of the most difficult scenarios facing ophthalmic assistants. First, we will discuss how best to move patients with mobility limitations through the clinic setting and position them properly for an effective ophthalmic examination. Second, we will provide suggestions on how to communicate effectively with a patient who is suffering from depression or from aphasia.
Wayne T. Cornblath, M.D., Professor
Jonathan D. Trobe, M.D., Professor
Archive of Courses for Allied Health Professionals 2007-2008
Saturday, September 29, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Kalamazoo, MI - Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
History Taking, Terminology, and Triaging for Ophthalmic Technicians and Clerks
Recording a patient’s ocular and systemic history is basic to an ophthalmic technician’s practice. The ability to read and understand such histories is a key skill. In addition, the proper handling of calls from patients is an important aspect of the daily experience of ophthalmic clerks and technicians. Dr. Thoms will explain the
fundamentals of history taking, terminology that is commonly used, and triaging of patient complaints to ensure that proper attention and care are provided.
Susan S. Thoms, M.D., Assistant Professor
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Refraction and Retinoscopy: Principles and Practice
This course will be a two-part offering in which the principles of refraction and retinoscopy will be presented in lecture format, and then a hands-on session will demonstrate those principles in practice. Principles such as sphere power adjustment, use of the Jackson cross cylinder, and the neutralization technique will be presented
and practiced.
Helios T. Leung, O.D., Ph.D., Instructor
Michael J. Lipson, O.D., FAAO, Instructor
Bradley W. Taylor, O.D., M.P.H., Instructor
Donna Wicker, O.D., FAAO, Instructor
Friday, March 14, 2008
Advances in Corneal Transplantation
This course will review the traditional approach – full thickness penetrating keratoplasty – and present the evolution in technology and technique that has led to replacing only the posterior or anterior surface of the cornea (procedures like LKP, DLEK, DSEK, and FLAK). Indications, advantages, disadvantages, and outcomes of these surgical procedures will be presented.
Theresa M. Cooney, M.D., Assistant Professor
Shahzad I. Mian, M.D., Assistant Professor
Roni M. Shtein, M.D., Assistant Professor
H. Kaz Soong, M.D., Professor
Alan Sugar, M.D., Professor
Friday, April 18, 2008
A Critical Review of New Treatment Options for AMD
As knowledge of the underlying processes that lead to AMD has increased, innovative ways to manage or control the identified agents (like VEGF) are now approved or in testing. Dr. Johnson, a retina subspecialist, will discuss the pros and cons of these new interventions.
Mark W. Johnson, M.D., Professor
InformationFor additional information about upcoming Allied Health Courses, contact Jennifer Burkheiser at 734-763-2357.
Continuing Education courses for Allied Health Professionals are scheduled during the academic calendar year (September-June).
