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CEBT Exam Content Outline

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I. Anatomy and Physiology (12%)

1. Ocular
  • General Characteristics
  • Parts of the Eye
    • Sclera
    • Iris
    • Ciliary Body
    • Choroid
    • Retina
    • Retinal Pigment Epithelium
    • Lens
    • Vitreous and Aqueous
    • Conjunctiva
    • Extraocular Muscles
    • Optic Nerve
    • Canal of Schlemm
    • Pupil
    • Anterior and Posterior Chambers
    • Eyelid
    • Glands
    • Tenon’s Capsule
  • Refractive Power of the Eye
    • Refractive Properties
    • Refractive Errors
  • Accommodation
  • Other
2. Corneal
  • General Characteristics
  • Corneal Layers
    • Epithelium
    • Bowman’s Membrane
    • Stroma
    • Descemet’s Membrane
    • Endothelium
  • Metabolic Functions
  • State of Hydration
  • Factors Affecting Transparency
    • Rejection
    • Other

II. Scientific Basis for Practice (24%)

1. Microbiology
  • Organisms
  • Cultures
2. Quality Assurance and Control
  • EBAA Medical Standards
  • EBAA Standardized Procedures
  • Sterilization
  • Refrigeration and Temperature Recording
  • Instrument Inspection, Cleaning, and Handling
  • Quality Assurance Monitoring
  • Record Keeping and Documentation
  • Professional Standards
    • Accreditation
    • Certification
  • Adverse Reaction Reports
  • Recalls and Withdrawals
  • Other
3. Diseases and Epidemiology
  • Prevention of Disease Transmission
    • EBAA Medical Standards
    • Aseptic Technique
    • Standard Precautions
    • Laminar Flow Hood
    • Communicable Disease
  • Conditions of the Eye
  • Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies
  • HIV
  • Hepatitis
  • Septicemia
  • Diseases of Unknown Etiology
  • Contraindications to Transplantation
  • Rabies
  • Retinoblastoma
  • Other

III. Donor-Related Issues (20%)

1. Consent
  • Required Request Law
  • Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
  • Informed Consent Procedures and Documentation
2. Donor History, Screening, and Evaluation
  • EBAA Medical Standards
  • Blood Drawing Procedures
  • Serology
    • Tests
    • Hemodilution
  • Determination of Suitability
    • Donation
    • Transplant
3. Legislation and Regulatory Requirements
  • FDA Registration
  • FDA Donor Eligibility Rule
  • FDA Good Tissue Practices
  • CMS Conditions of Participation (CoP)
  • Other

IV. Tissue Related Procedures (20%)

1. Preservation of Tissue
  • Procedures and Methods
  • Storage Solution
2. Transport and Storage of Tissue
  • Packaging and Labeling
  • Documentation Requirements
  • Distribution of Tissue
  • Storage
3. Examination and Evaluation of Tissue
  1. Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy
  2. Specular Microscopy
  3. Other
4. Surgical Procedures
  • Penetrating Keratoplasty
  • Lamellar Keratoplasty
    • Anterior
    • Posterior
  • Epikeratoplasty
  • Patch Graft
  • Refractive Keratoplasty
  • Trabeculectomy
  • Sclera
  • Keratolimbal Allograft
  • Other
5. Use of Tissue in Education and Research

Use of Tissue in Education and Research

V. Technical Procedures (24%)

1. Whole Eye Enucleations
  • Preparation
  • Equipment, Supplies, and Reagents
  • Procedure
2. Corneal Excisions
  • Preparation
  • Equipment, Supplies, and Reagents
  • Procedure
3. Scleral Preservation
  • Preparation
  • Equipment, Supplies, and Reagents
  • Procedure
4. Tissue Processing
  • Preparation
  • Equipment, Supplies, and Reagents
  • Procedure
5. Safety

Preparation
Equipment, Supplies, and Reagents
Procedure

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