Therapeutics

 

click here for information on QUT’s Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics Course

 

Current list of therapeutics available to be prescribed in Queensland is not avaible at this time

 

Please click here for the current list of therapeutics available in the Northern Territory

 

 

LEGISLATION

 

Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) list for optometrists

Health (Drugs and Poisons) Amendment Regulation (No2)

Application for Therapeutics Endorsement as released on the Optometrists Board of Queensland's Website: www.optomboard.qld.gov.au

Health (Drugs and Poisons) Amendment Regulation (No1)

FAQ's

How do I become endorsed?

Click here to complete the form and then send it to the Optometrists Board of Queensland at the address provided.

What do I use for a prescription form?

The Optometrists Board of Queensland has provided a template that you may print out. click here to download the file.

 

How will people know I'm endorsed?

Your name appears on the Optometrists Board of Queensland's website at optomboard.qld.gov.au.

 

How many CPD points do I get for completing QUT's therapeutics course

Generally speakiing a graduate of QUT's Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics Course will receive 3 points per conact hour. So if you considered that you undertook 12 days on campus at 8 hours a day, you would be looking at 96 hours times 3 = 288 points. National Office allocates 80 hours for those gradautes who didn't diarise the actural hours, (80 hours X 3 = 240 CPD points).

LINKS

these links will direct you out of the OAA QLD/NT website

Optometrists Board of Queensland