Scribe Training Courses

By the end of this section, you will understand:
- Basic eye structure and how parts work together
- Key anatomical terms used in ophthalmic documentation
- Normal eye function and physiology concepts
- Specific measurements and normal values critical for clinical practice
- How anatomy relates to common eye conditions and treatments
- Advanced physiological concepts relevant to ophthalmic scribing

By the end of this section, ophthalmic scribes will be able to:
- Recognize key terminology and clinical presentations of common eye conditions
- Understand the basic pathophysiology of major eye diseases
- Document relevant symptoms and findings accurately
- Appreciate the clinical significance of various eye conditions for patient care
- Support efficient clinical workflow through proper understanding of common diagnoses
- Identify emergency conditions requiring immediate attention

By the end of this section, ophthalmic scribes will understand:
- The purpose and basic principles of common diagnostic equipment
- Patient preparation requirements for various tests
- Documentation standards for diagnostic procedures
- Normal values and interpretation guidelines
- The role of the scribe in supporting diagnostic workflows
- Safety considerations and equipment maintenance basics
- Advanced imaging techniques and their clinical applications

By the end of this section, ophthalmic scribes will understand:
- Major classes of ophthalmic medications and their therapeutic purposes
- Basic mechanisms of action for common eye medications
- Important side effects and contraindications to document
- Patient education points for medication compliance
- Documentation requirements for medication management
- Specific drug names, brand names, and dosing schedules
- Advanced pharmacological concepts relevant to ophthalmic practice

By the end of this section, you will understand:
- Different types of ophthalmic visits and their unique requirements
- Clinical workflow patterns in ophthalmic practice
- The scribe's role in supporting efficient patient flow
- Appointment scheduling considerations for various visit types
- Documentation requirements specific to different visit categories
- Workflow optimization strategies for improved practice efficiency
- Specific follow-up schedules and monitoring intervals
- Emergency protocols and triage procedures

By the end of this section, you will understand:
- The fundamental components of medical history taking in ophthalmology
- How to systematically document History of Present Illness (HPI)
- The importance and structure of Review of Systems (ROS)
- Past Medical History (PMH) relevance to eye care
- Symptom-specific history taking techniques
- Documentation standards and frameworks
- Red flag symptoms requiring urgent attention

By the end of this section, you will understand:
- Essential ophthalmic abbreviations and terminology
- Standardized documentation formats for eye examinations
- Vision testing terminology and measurement scales
- Anatomical references and directional terms
- Clinical findings documentation standards
- Normal values and reference ranges
- Laterality and measurement conventions

By the end of this section, you will understand:
- Fundamental coding systems used in ophthalmology (ICD-10, CPT)
- Basic structure and organization of medical coding
- Ophthalmic-specific coding requirements and conventions
- Laterality coding in eye conditions
- Common ophthalmic procedure codes
- HIPAA compliance and protected health information
- Documentation requirements for accurate coding
- Billing and reimbursement basics

By the end of this section, you will understand:
- Fundamental principles of effective patient communication
- Active listening techniques and their importance
- Health literacy considerations and accommodations
- Cultural competence in healthcare settings
- Strategies for difficult patient interactions
- Patient education principles and methods
- Informed consent processes and requirements
- Communication with special populations
- Professional boundaries and ethical considerations

By the end of this section, you will understand:
- Basic principles of refraction and how the eye focuses light
- Common refractive errors and their characteristics
- Types of corrective lenses and their applications
- How to read and interpret eyeglass prescriptions
- Accommodation and its age-related changes
- Contact lens basics and considerations
- Surgical refractive options
- Vision terminology and measurement systems
- Normal values and ranges for refractive measurements