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Module 9:

OVERVIEW

Estimated study time:  3/4 hour.

Target Audience:  Assistant,  technician,  and technologist level personnel needing to review general medical knowledge.

Pre-requisites:  None

Date of original release:  March 2001

Section 1:

Description of content:  This section reviews the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system with emphasis on how it relates to the eye.

Instructional  objectives:  Upon completion of  this section,  the student should be able to:

• Identify the primary components of the cardiovascular system

• Describe the pathway of blood flowing through the heart

• Recognize common diseases of the cardiovascular system

• Recognize the names of common medications used to treat cardiovascular diseases

Section 2:

The Endocrine System

Description of content:  This section reviews the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system with emphasis on how it relates to the eye.

Instructional objectives:  Upon completion of this section,  the student should be able to:

• Identify and describe the function of the glands that make up the endocrine system 

• Identify the location of the glands that make up the endocrine system.

• Recognize common diseases of the endocrine system.

• List the characteristics of Type I and Type II diabetes

• List the risk factors associated with diabetic retinopathy

About the Author: Gary Gallimore is a certified ophthalmic technologist who assists with research at the Eye Foundation of Kansas City and works for a large multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in the metro area of Kansas City.    He has taught CE courses for many years on all subjects of ophthalmic technology. 

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