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Orthoptists

Medical

  • Average Salary

    RM2700 - RM 3900

  • Career Trends

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  • Compability

What is Orthoptists?

Diagnose and treat visual system disorders such as binocular vision and eye movement impairments.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2700 - RM 3900

Example of a Job Position

Certified Orthoptists
Clinical Orthoptists (CO)
Orthoptist

Task

? Examine patients with problems related to ocular motility, binocular vision, amblyopia, or strabismus ? Evaluate, diagnose, or treat disorders of the visual system with an emphasis on binocular vision or abnormal eye movements ? Perform diagnostic tests or measurements, such as motor testing, visual acuity testing, lensometry, retinoscopy, and color vision testing ? Develop nonsurgical treatment plans for patients with conditions such as strabismus, nystagmus, and other visual disorders ? Provide instructions to patients or family members concerning diagnoses or treatment plans

Knowledge

Psychology

Knowledge of human performance and behavior; differences in individual abilities, personalities and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Customer and Personal Services

Knowledge of principles and processes to provide services for customers and personal. This includes assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Medical Science and Dentistry

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human wounds, diseases, and deformities. These include symptoms, alternative treatments, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health measures

Biology

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, function, interdependence, and their interactions with the environment and each other.

Skills

Active Listening

Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time

Talking

Talk to others to convey information effectively

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Social Sensitivity

Realizing the reactions of others, then understanding why they acted like that.

Science

Use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Capability

  • 1

    Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas when speaking, so that others can understand what is being conveyed

  • 2

    Speaking Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so that others can understand what is being said

  • 3

    Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to certain problems in order to produce reasonable answers.

  • 4

    Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences

  • 5

    Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or maybe wrong. This does not involve solving the problem, only knowing if there is a problem.

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