Christine Millar
Calgary,AB
Summary
Professional and passionate Orthoptist with 19 years of clinical experience providing orthoptic care in several pediatric and adult ophthalmology settings. Consistent involvement with students of diverse paths has ignited a passion for educating students within my scope of practice.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Orthoptist
Alberta Health Services
08.2007 - Current
- Assess and treat patients with ocular motility disorders in a busy pediatric ophthalmology clinic.
- Teaching orthoptic and ophthalmologic principles to orthoptic, medical, nursing, and COMT students as well as resident physicians in the ophthalmology program.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing accurate and timely orthoptic assessments and diagnoses.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements, incorporating new tools and techniques into practice as appropriate.
Clinical Skills Instructor and Research Support
University Of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Participation in several Clinical Skills Development sessions for 2nd year medical students.
- Teaching clinical exam techniques within the orthoptic scope of practice in group settings.
- Participation in several research projects utilizing up to date ophthalmic technology equipment.
Teaching Orthoptist
BC Children's Hospital
10.2005 - 08.2007
- Clinical and didactic instruction of residents, medical and orthoptic students.
- Performing proper evaluation of orthoptic students within the accreditation guidelines of the orthoptic training program.
- Providing prompt and respectful feedback to students
- Trained clinical employees, medical students and Ophthalmology residents on ocular motility and function.
Ophthalmic Assistant
Saskatoon Health Region
09.2003 - 06.2005
- Performed full duties of an Ophthalmic Assistant on a casual basis while completing post-graduate orthoptic program.
Education
Orthoptics And Vision Science
Orthoptic Training Program
Saskatoon, SK06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK05.2003
Skills
- Skilled Clinician
- Experience with diverse patient populations and clinical settings
- Enthusiasm for teaching all students within my scope of practice
- Effective communication with patients, families, colleagues in a dynamic environment
- Proficient in many technological platforms as required
Languages
English
Additional Information
I have undertaken several research and education based professional projects, including:
2018 - Presentation " Interesting orthoptic cases" and "The clinical assessment of Children"
2012 - 2014 telehealth Series "Vision and Eye health in Children"
2007 - Research Presentation "Convergence Insufficiency After Bilateral Cataract Extraction"
2005 - Publication "Divergence Insufficiency"
2005 - Presentation "Divergence Insufficiency"
Timeline
Clinical Skills Instructor and Research Support
University Of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
01.2009 - 01.2019
Clinical Orthoptist
Alberta Health Services
08.2007 - Current
Teaching Orthoptist
BC Children's Hospital
10.2005 - 08.2007
Ophthalmic Assistant
Saskatoon Health Region
09.2003 - 06.2005
Orthoptics And Vision Science
Orthoptic Training Program
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Saskatchewan
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