Ophthalmic Dispensing Program Description
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This program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to acquire the specialized knowledge and skills required to safely and competently dispense vision devices and eyeglasses. Students will gain knowledge in the basic science of sight and optics as well as develop practical skills for dispensing spectacles.
Students who have completed the program are eligible to present themselves to the Nova Scotia Board of Dispensing Opticians for examination and licensing. |
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Pricing Fall 2010
- Tuition: $9,900.00
- Teaching Aids: $1,151.29
- Total Cost: $11,051.29
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 equivalent
- Two letters of reference
- Resume
- Mature Student Status
- Personal interview with Admissions Representative
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CURRICULUM
- Anatomy & Physiology of the Eye I
- Anatomy & Physiology of the Eye II
- Physical / Optics
- Ophthalmic Optics
- Dispensing Theory
- Dispensing Lab
- Basic Business Practices
- Practicum
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GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES
- Retail Eyewear
- Dispensing Labs
- Doctor’s Offices
Average wage: $15.00 per hour
Wage Range: $10.00 - $22.00 per hour
(www.labourmarketinformation.ca)
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Class Hours
The students receive 20 hours per week of classroom instruction. In addition to classroom instruction the students must complete a Practicum within the industry environment.
The students have a Winter, Spring and Summer break, and statutory holidays. Class may also be held off campus for practical instruction if required.
Instructors
Instructors are approved by the Department of Education, Private Career Colleges Division, to have the qualifications, education and experience to deliver the training materials in specific subjects.
Attendance
Students must not fall below our attendance rate or they will not be permitted to graduate. The Policies outline the penalties for late work, retesting, plagiarism and absenteeism.
Pass Mark
Students must obtain a passing grade, in each module, to qualify for graduation.
Instructional Methodology
The methods of instruction link the theory to the practice. The features of actual teaching and learning practices are delivered in classroom and in the work environment. Delivery of instruction can be in any of the following methods:
- Lectures presenting the factual information
- Lectures with discussion among the students allowing for clarification of issues, debate and challenge
- Expert guest speakers who bring the practical to the student
- Group or teamwork directed by the instructor/facilitator, allowing for full participation of the students
- Audio/visual delivery through instructional material
- PowerPoint presentations, overheads, videos, and audiotapes
- Role-playing allows a facilitator to set the stage with a life imitating scenarios and train the students how to react or conduct themselves in accordance within company protocols, ethics and the industry,
- Studies, reports, papers all to factually research information and prepare the results for presentation
- Participate in seminars and field visits
Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
This module presents detailed anatomy of the eye adnexa and refractive state of eye. The students will study the components of the eye and the surrounding areas and their functions. The visual pathway, Refraction and
Accommodation will be covered.
Anatomy & Physiology of the Eye II
The students will have an introduction to pathology and systemic diseases that affect vision and the role that the Optician in recognizing deviation from the normal eye and the referral process that must follow.
Physical/Optics
This module will teach the student to understand geometric and physical optics in order to define their concepts and apply them to Ophthalmic Dispensing. Introduces nature of light, refraction of light by different transparent media,
types of images formed by various materials with specific index of refraction, types of images produced by concave and convex lenses, Snell’s law, prisms, focal power, surface power and vergence.
Ophthalmic Optics
This module will instruct the students in applying lens theory in the schematic eye, how to perform calculation to determine power of the lens and to calculate total power in various media. Develop the theoretical base acquired in physics and its relationship to optics. Mathematical calculations used for solving optics problems, definitions, and vertical imbalance.
Dispensing Theory
In this module students will be fully trained in all aspects of dispensing spectacles:
optical terminology, interpretation of a prescription, frame and lens materials, measuring and fitting of single vision, bifocal and multi-focal lenses, types of lens available, shapes for different facial features, theory foundations for dispensing specialized prescriptions for high powered RX’s, presbyopic and low vision and specific fitting techniques for lens designs and power as well as opticians professional responsibility.
Dispensing Lab
This module will instruct Students to be skilled in the practical components, hands-on knowledge and in equipment usage. The student will be able to go from prescription to completion of spectacles and dispensed to customer with necessary adjustments.
Familiarize the student with: tools, equipment, lenses and frames, how to fabricate a pair of glasses, how to fit and choose frames suitable fro both prescription and customer, how to do minor repairs, adjustments maintain equipment, neutralization and layout according to industry standards and checking and verifying prescription along with duplication.
Basic Business Practices
Where many students will rise to supervisory positions, it is essential that they learn the basic entrepreneurial skills of operating a business offered in this module. Managers and employees require a firm grasp on business principles, basic computer skills and customer service.
Students will study: the basic concepts of purchasing, marketing, inventory control, financial management and accounting principles, public relations, customer service, computer applications and entrepreneur skills.
Practicum
This allows students to receive hands on knowledge at a dispensary and actively participate in the work environment.
Note: Due to industry demands, all modules are subject to change.
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Ophthalmic Dispensing Program Description
|
This program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to acquire the specialized knowledge and skills required to safely and competently dispense vision devices and eyeglasses. Students will gain knowledge in the basic science of sight and optics as well as develop practical skills for dispensing spectacles.
Students who have completed the program are eligible to present themselves to the Nova Scotia Board of Dispensing Opticians for examination and licensing. |
|
Pricing Fall 2010
- Tuition: $9,900.00
- Teaching Aids: $1,151.29
- Total Cost: $11,051.29
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 equivalent
- Two letters of reference
- Resume
- Mature Student Status
- Personal interview with Admissions Representative
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CURRICULUM
- Anatomy & Physiology of the Eye I
- Anatomy & Physiology of the Eye II
- Physical / Optics
- Ophthalmic Optics
- Dispensing Theory
- Dispensing Lab
- Basic Business Practices
- Practicum
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GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES
- Retail Eyewear
- Dispensing Labs
- Doctor’s Offices
Average wage: $15.00 per hour
Wage Range: $10.00 - $22.00 per hour
(www.labourmarketinformation.ca)
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Class Hours
The students receive 20 hours per week of classroom instruction. In addition to classroom instruction the students must complete a Practicum within the industry environment.
The students have a Winter, Spring and Summer break, and statutory holidays. Class may also be held off campus for practical instruction if required.
Instructors
Instructors are approved by the Department of Education, Private Career Colleges Division, to have the qualifications, education and experience to deliver the training materials in specific subjects.
Attendance
Students must not fall below our attendance rate or they will not be permitted to graduate. The Policies outline the penalties for late work, retesting, plagiarism and absenteeism.
Pass Mark
Students must obtain a passing grade, in each module, to qualify for graduation.
Instructional Methodology
The methods of instruction link the theory to the practice. The features of actual teaching and learning practices are delivered in classroom and in the work environment. Delivery of instruction can be in any of the following methods:
- Lectures presenting the factual information
- Lectures with discussion among the students allowing for clarification of issues, debate and challenge
- Expert guest speakers who bring the practical to the student
- Group or teamwork directed by the instructor/facilitator, allowing for full participation of the students
- Audio/visual delivery through instructional material
- PowerPoint presentations, overheads, videos, and audiotapes
- Role-playing allows a facilitator to set the stage with a life imitating scenarios and train the students how to react or conduct themselves in accordance within company protocols, ethics and the industry,
- Studies, reports, papers all to factually research information and prepare the results for presentation
- Participate in seminars and field visits
Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
This module presents detailed anatomy of the eye adnexa and refractive state of eye. The students will study the components of the eye and the surrounding areas and their functions. The visual pathway, Refraction and
Accommodation will be covered.
Anatomy & Physiology of the Eye II
The students will have an introduction to pathology and systemic diseases that affect vision and the role that the Optician in recognizing deviation from the normal eye and the referral process that must follow.
Physical/Optics
This module will teach the student to understand geometric and physical optics in order to define their concepts and apply them to Ophthalmic Dispensing. Introduces nature of light, refraction of light by different transparent media,
types of images formed by various materials with specific index of refraction, types of images produced by concave and convex lenses, Snell’s law, prisms, focal power, surface power and vergence.
Ophthalmic Optics
This module will instruct the students in applying lens theory in the schematic eye, how to perform calculation to determine power of the lens and to calculate total power in various media. Develop the theoretical base acquired in physics and its relationship to optics. Mathematical calculations used for solving optics problems, definitions, and vertical imbalance.
Dispensing Theory
In this module students will be fully trained in all aspects of dispensing spectacles:
optical terminology, interpretation of a prescription, frame and lens materials, measuring and fitting of single vision, bifocal and multi-focal lenses, types of lens available, shapes for different facial features, theory foundations for dispensing specialized prescriptions for high powered RX’s, presbyopic and low vision and specific fitting techniques for lens designs and power as well as opticians professional responsibility.
Dispensing Lab
This module will instruct Students to be skilled in the practical components, hands-on knowledge and in equipment usage. The student will be able to go from prescription to completion of spectacles and dispensed to customer with necessary adjustments.
Familiarize the student with: tools, equipment, lenses and frames, how to fabricate a pair of glasses, how to fit and choose frames suitable fro both prescription and customer, how to do minor repairs, adjustments maintain equipment, neutralization and layout according to industry standards and checking and verifying prescription along with duplication.
Basic Business Practices
Where many students will rise to supervisory positions, it is essential that they learn the basic entrepreneurial skills of operating a business offered in this module. Managers and employees require a firm grasp on business principles, basic computer skills and customer service.
Students will study: the basic concepts of purchasing, marketing, inventory control, financial management and accounting principles, public relations, customer service, computer applications and entrepreneur skills.
Practicum
This allows students to receive hands on knowledge at a dispensary and actively participate in the work environment.
Note: Due to industry demands, all modules are subject to change.
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