USP Ophthalmology Assistant

The Ophthalmology Assistant Course at USP was developed to train highly qualified professionals, prepared to work side by side with the ophthalmologist in clinics, offices and hospitals. Upon completing the course, the student will be able to safely and efficiently carry out technical activities, patient orientation and administrative routines, contributing to the optimization of time and quality of medical care

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With a workload of 160 hours over 16 weeks, each week there will be 2 hours of interactive auditorium classes and 8 hours of practical activities supervised by course professors, at the ophthalmology outpatient clinic of the Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HCFMUSP).

During the training, the student will have contact with up-to-date content on the anatomy and physiology of the visual system, ophthalmological exams, use of equipment, functional vision tests, contact lenses and glasses, in addition to complementary exams, such as tomography and laser, and surgical procedures.

This course is ideal for those seeking quick and solid entry into the labor market, with recognized certification and learning directly with specialists from the Hospital das Clínicas of the FMUSP, one of the largest centers of excellence in health in Latin America.

Differentials

Course developed by USP professors focusing on clinical practice and technical training at a reference center in the area, which is the Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP. Students will learn how to handle equipment, perform vision tests, and provide direct support to the ophthalmologist in various scenarios. The hybrid format makes it easy to access, maintaining a high practical load in person

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