Course Content and Outcomes Guides (CCOG)

CCOG for OMT 281 Winter 2025


Course Number:
OMT 281
Course Title:
Ophthalmic Imaging
Credit Hours:
2
Lecture Hours:
10
Lecture/Lab Hours:
20
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Introduces the common forms of ophthalmic imaging, OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) ophthalmic photography (Fundus and Slit Lamp) and FA (Fluorescein Angiography), FAF (Fundus Autofluorescence). Includes other types of imaging used in Ophthalmology (CT, MRI, CCT, HRT, Ultrasound, and External Photography). Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement, and admission to the OMT Program or Program Director approval. Audit available.

Addendum to Course Description

Discusses the differences between mode of fundus imaging with Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope, Digital photography, and film based photography.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:


1. Determine the correct protocol before and during an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) exam applicable to different ocular diseases in an ophthalmology clinic.


2. Apply photographic principles to adequately capture ophthalmic images.


3. Use of a variety of ophthalmic imaging equipment and apply this knowledge in a clinical setting.

Course Activities and Design

This course will be presented by means of online lecture/discussion, audio/visual presentations, handouts and in lab demonstrations. Guest speakers and field trips may be used to enhance mastery of course goals and student learning.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

At the beginning of the course the instructor will detail the methods used to evaluate student progress and criteria for assigning a course grade. These may include examinations, quizzes, homework assignments, research papers, and student participation during class sessions.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Identify terms and definitions of basic photography including:

  • Film vs. digital
  • Exposure
  • Focal length
  • Depth of field
  • Synchronization
  • Beam splitters