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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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OPTI 279 - Optician and Eye Care Capstone Course
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: OPTI 131 - Ophthalmic Optics , OPTI 232 - Contact Lens and Ocular Refractive Corrections , OPTI 251 - Ophthalmic Procedures II
PROGRAM: Optician and Eye Care
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018
This course provides the student with a comprehensive review that will prepare them to take the national certification exams for both spectacle and contact lenses (ABO and NCLE). Individual state certification, current trends and government regulations as they affect opticians will also be discussed.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
PRIVATE PRACTICE OBJECTIVES:
- Define ABO and NCLE.
- Utilize online resources to obtain updated information related to certification.
- Discuss exam dates, registration fees, and requirements of each exam.
- Outline the content and test specifications of each exam.
- Practice test questions pertaining to test outline.
- Make a study guide
- Prepare for exam day
- Develop a plan of continual competency requirements for certification renewal.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of individual state certification and academic accreditation.
- Discuss certification criteria for the ophthalmic medical assistant.
- Write a professional resume and cover letter.
- Perform a mock interview.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Volunteer Optometric Services (VOSH)
- Motor Vehicle Visual Screening Requirements
- Test Taking Techniques
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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