The latest advances in the area of optical technologies and clinical optometry compiled in a highly efficient Postgraduate certificate that will optimize your effort with the best results”

Research is essential for the development of science and, especially, in the health sciences. Optics and Optometry, as a health profession, require continuous research to improve the visual health of the population, applying evidence-based practices. Biostatistics is a fundamental tool for any health professional interested in research or who has a critical spirit towards new procedures and publications.

Continuous training in the latest optometric technologies and treatments is essential in professional updating, preparing to take on jobs that are increasingly integrated into the healthcare system, both public and private.

The Postgraduate certificate in Biostatistics for Optical and Optometric Research covers the main fields of optometrist action, always highly updated and with a first level teaching staff. The study plan has been designed from the perspective and experience of experts highly specialized in their modules, and immersed in the clinical world, which has led us to know the current and future training challenges.

This training has been clearly and robustly directed to the clinical field, preparing students to develop in this field with extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of optometry.

Students will follow modules, each of them structured in 10 topics. Each topic consists of a theoretical introduction, explanations by the professor, activities, etc., in such a way that learning becomes an enjoyable journey to high-level knowledge in Optical Instrumentation and Clinical Optometry.

In conclusion, this Postgraduate certificate provides professionals with the theoretical and clinical knowledge necessary to address any of the specialties within Optics and Optometry, as well as opening the door to clinical research.

This Postgraduate certificate in Biostatistics for Optical and Optometric Research will help you keep up to date in order to provide comprehensive quality care to patients”

This Postgraduate certificate in Biostatistics for Optical and Optometric Research is the most comprehensive and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features of the program include: 

• More than 100 clinical cases presented by experts in the different specialties. 
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice.
• The latest developments in Biostatistics for Optical and Optometric Research.
• The presentation of hands-on workshops on procedures, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course.
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments.
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection.

This Postgraduate certificate is the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher program to update your existing knowledge of Biostatistics for Optical and Optometric Research”

The teaching staff includes professionals belonging to the field of Biostatistics for Research in Optics and Optometry, who bring to this training the experience of their work, as well as recognized specialists from prestigious reference societies and universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training experience designed to train for real-life situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, where the medical professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, the specialist will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in treating patients in children with extensive experience.

All the necessary methodology for non-specialist medical professionals in the field of clinical optometry, in a specific and concrete Postgraduate certificate"

We have the best didactic material, an innovative methodology and a 100% online training, which will facilitate your study"

The content structure has been designed by a team of professionals who recognize the implications of training in the medical practice of Biostatistics for Optical and Optometric Research, who are aware of the current relevance of specialization to be able to treat pediatric patients with urgent pathology, and who are committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies.

This Postgraduate certificate in Biostatistics for Optical and Optometric Research will help you keep from up to date in order to provide comprehensive quality care to patients”

Module 1. Biostatistics for Optics and Optometry Research

1.1. Concept of Biostatistics and Epidemiology

1.1.1. Definition of Statistics and Biostatistics
1.1.2. Clinical Research
1.1.3. Evidence Levels
1.1.4. Evidence-Based Optics and Optometry

1.2. A Visual Acuity Measurement Experiment

1.2.1. The Teacher's Doubt
1.2.2. Random Error and Systematic Error
1.2.3. Answering a Question from Intuition or from Science
1.2.4. Point or Interval Estimation
1.2.5. The Confidence Interval: Concept and Utility
1.2.6. The Hypothesis Contrast: Concept and Utility

1.3. Descriptive Statistics

1.3.1. Types of Variables
1.3.2. Measures of Central Tendency
1.3.3. Measures of Dispersion
1.3.4. Graphical Representation of Research Project Results
1.3.5. Use of Software
1.3.6. Examples Applied to Optics and Optometry

1.4. Probability Distributions

1.4.1. Concept of Probability
1.4.2. Concept of Probability Distribution
1.4.3. Binomial Distribution
1.4.4. Normal Distribution
1.4.5. Concept of Normality and Homoscedasticity

1.4.5.1. Typified Normal Distribution

1.4.6. Use of Software
1.4.7. Examples Applied to Optics and Optometry

1.5. Confidence Intervals

1.5.1. Point or Interval Estimation
1.5.2. The 95% Confidence Interval
1.5.3. Sample Size Estimation
1.5.4. Average Estimation
1.5.5. Proportion Estimation
1.5.6. Confidence Interval for a Difference in Means
1.5.7. Confidence Interval for a Difference in Proportions
1.5.8. Use of Software
1.5.9. Examples Applied to Optics and Optometry

1.6. Hypothesis Contrasting

1.6.1. The P-Value
1.6.2. Critical Analysis of P-Value
1.6.3. Normality Test

1.6.3.1. Kolmoronov-Smirnov
1.6.3.2. Shapiro-Wilk’s Test

1.6.4. Homoscedasticity Test
1.6.5. Use of Software
1.6.6. Examples Applied to Optics and Optometry

1.7. Test for the Comparison of Two Samples and Two Proportions

1.7.1. Parametric and Non-parametric Tests
1.7.2. Student T-Test
1.7.3. Welch’s Test
1.7.4. Wilcoxon’s Test
1.7.5. Mann-Whitney’s Test
1.7.6. Confidence Interval for the Difference of Means
1.7.7. Use of Software
1.7.8. Examples Applied to Optics and Optometry

1.8. Test for the Comparison of More than Two Samples or Proportions

1.8.1. ANOVA
1.8.2. Kruskal-Wallis
1.8.3. Post-Hoc Analysis
1.8.4. Use of Software
1.8.5. Examples Applied to Optics and Optometry

1.9. Regression Analysis

1.9.1. Simple Linear
1.9.2. Multiple Linear
1.9.3. Logistics
1.9.4. Use of Software
1.9.5. Examples Applied to Optics and Optometry

1.10. Comparison and Concordance Analysis Between Measurement Methods

1.10.1. Difference Between Concordance and Correlation
1.10.2. Bland-Altman’s Graphic Methhod
1.10.3. Use of Software
1.10.4. Examples Applied to Optics and Optometry

A comprehensive teaching program, structured in well-developed teaching units, oriented towards learning that is compatible with your personal and professional life"