Occupational Vision Screening Refresher Course
An 8-hour refresher by Eduplex Training Institute and Education for Health Africa, for certified Vision Screening Practitioners and Assistants who want to stay aligned with SAQA Unit Standard 116505.
Purpose
This refresher course in occupational vision screening is hosted by Eduplex Training Institute (ETI), in collaboration with Education for Health Africa (EFHA). The refresher course is designed for those who have already completed a formal occupational vision screening course and are certified as a Vision Screener Practitioner or an Assistant Vision Screener.
This 8-hour course aims to build and enhance your competence in conducting safe and quality-assured occupational vision screening aligned with SAQA Unit Standard 116505.
Training Available
Online training
An 8-hour facilitator-led online session.
Onsite training
Online pre-reading theory and a one-day onsite, in-person training in Queenswood, Pretoria.
Register Before
Online training
Last registration is 1 week before the commencement of the workshop.
Onsite in-person
Last registration is 3 weeks before the commencement of the workshop.
Course Dates
Online training
Onsite in-person
Entry Requirements
Vision Screening Practitioner
- Certificate of Competence in Occupational Vision Screening
- Certified as an Occupational Vision Screening Practitioner
Vision Screening Assistant
- Certificate of Competence in Occupational Vision Screening
- Certified as an Occupational Vision Screening Assistant
Learning Outcomes
Vision Screening Practitioner
- Perform vision screening equipment quality assurance and quality control tasks
- Prepare for and conduct a vision test
- Evaluate the validity of the vision test results
- Interpret the vision screening test results
- Record and report the vision screening test results
- Manage the vision screening results
Vision Screening Assistant
- Perform vision screening equipment quality assurance and quality control tasks
- Prepare for and conduct a vision test
- Evaluate the validity of the vision test results
Certification
On successful completion, participants receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Who Should Apply
This course is intended for health professionals who have already completed a formal occupational vision screening course and are certified as a Vision Screener Practitioner or an Assistant Vision Screener.
How Long Will Study Take?
The refresher course is 8 hours long, consisting of theoretical training that enhances practitioners’ and assistants’ current skills and knowledge, remaining aligned with current standards in occupational vision screening.
Online training
An 8-hour facilitator-led online session.
Onsite training
Online pre-reading theory and a one-day onsite, in-person training in Queenswood, Pretoria.
FAQ
Who should apply?
This course is intended for health professionals who have already completed a formal occupational vision screening course and are certified as a Vision Screener Practitioner or an Assistant Vision Screener.
What qualification will I receive?
A Certificate of Attendance for Certified Vision Screening Practitioner or Vision Screening Assistant.
What are the entry requirements?
Vision Screening Practitioner: Certificate of Competence in Occupational Vision Screening; certified as an Occupational Vision Screening Practitioner.
Vision Screening Assistant: Certificate of Competence in Occupational Vision Screening; certified as an Occupational Vision Screening Assistant.
What does the course involve?
The refresher course is 8 hours long, consisting of theoretical training that enhances current skills and knowledge, remaining aligned with current standards in occupational vision screening. Training is available online (8-hour facilitator-led session) or onsite (online pre-reading plus a one-day workshop in Queenswood, Pretoria).