These highly specialised micro-credential courses are designed for registered optometrists wishing to expand their knowledge and clinical expertise. The Advanced Medical Retina course includes two micro-credentials, Part 1 and Part 2.

The Advanced Medical Retina: Part 1 & Part 2 micro-credentials are designed to provide eye care practitioners with advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to diagnose and manage retinal diseases, including age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

The course will review the state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging tools can be incorporated into clinical practice. Participants will gain the knowledge to interpret the images to enhance their capacity and confidence in diagnosis and managing retinal diseases.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and insights required to diagnose and manage patients with retinal diseases. Additionally, you will learn how to stay updated with the ongoing developments in the field, ensuring lifelong learning. 

Upon successful completion of each micro-credential, you'll receive:

• 3 PD Points (stackable for academic credit in award courses)
• A Certificate of Achievement
• A UWA Plus Professional Development Transcript, listing all successfully completed micro-credentials

Delivery mode:  Online

Course dates: 

OPTMM516 & OPTMM517
Advanced Medical Retina: Part 1 & Part 2
6 July 2026 - 2 October 2026

Registrations close:  29 June 2026

Duration:  Each micro-credential course is 6 weeks (12 weeks for both)

Total effort: 

Each micro-credential requires 75 hours total effort, including 10 seminars (each 2 hours); 10 recorded lectures; and independent learning.

Academic lead: 

Assoc. Professor Khyber Alam

Cost: 

$2,376 inc. GST for Part 1 & Part 2 micro-credentials

Critical information summary:

OPTMM516 Advanced Medical Retina: Part 1 [PDF 243KB]
OPTMM517 Advanced Medical Retina: Part 2 [PDF 243KB]

 

Why study this course?

Advance your expertise in posterior eye disease by expanding your clinical knowledge in the diagnosis and management of retinal conditions such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. You'll learn from national and international experts with deep experience in posterior segment disease, gaining insights into current and emerging best practices. This course offers advanced, evidence-based content designed to elevate your clinical decision-making and enhance your ability to deliver exceptional, patient-centred care.

Who should study this course?

This course is designed for registered optometrists seeking to expand their clinical expertise in diagnosing and managing posterior eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. It is ideal for practitioners looking to integrate advanced imaging techniques and evidence-based approaches into their daily practice. 

Participants will be supported in their lifelong learning through a flexible online format that includes asynchronous lectures and weekly live interactive seminars. This structure allows optometrists to engage with expert-led content and peer discussions while balancing professional responsibilities.

Recommended prior knowledge

These micro-credentials require participants to have completed an Optometry degree or an equivalent qualification recognised by UWA.

How does it work?

Fully online, with weekly learning and seminars. Combination of live online interactive webinars and pre-recorded lectures to support flexible learning. These micro-credentials equip eye care practitioners with advanced knowledge and practical skills to diagnose and manage retinal conditions, including age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Participants will explore the integration of state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging technologies into clinical practice and develop confidence in interpreting retinal images for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
 

What's next after this course

Practitioners who successfully complete two of these micro-credentials can apply for academic credit for one unit, when commencing a postgraduate course at UWA.

To see other micro-credentials available in the Advanced Ocular Disease Care in Primary Practice series of micro-credentials, click here.