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OPTC 1120: Professional Practice & Office Procedures
Effective date
May 2022
Department
Optician Diploma
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course introduces students to the regulations and legislation that inform the opticianry practice in British Columbia. Students will be provided with an in depth look at the Health Professions Act, Code of Ethics, and the Standards of Practice set out by the College of Opticians of BC (COBC). Students learn how to use analytical and critical thinking skills in dealing with ethics and professional practice.
Credits
1.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
OPTC 1100.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Distinguish between the roles and responsibilities of eye care professionals
- Adhere to privacy and confidentiality legislation, regulatory requirements and employer policies
- Describe the legal, ethical and professional responsibilities of opticians
- Integrate the Code of Ethics into professional practice as a basis for all decisions and actions
- Explain the importance of self regulation in relation to the standards of professional practice
- Evaluate the limitations of the dispensing optician role and when to seek guidance from or refer to another eye care team member
- Apply critical thinking skills and ethical principles to manage complex situations
- Serve as a patient advocate with other members of the eye care team
- Explain the process of obtaining informed consent
- Prepare and maintain documents and records in accordance with provincial legislation, standards and guidelines
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Total Hours: 20
Total Hours: 20
Instructional Strategies
Classroom based delivery with lecture, small group discussions, readings, case studies, and assignments.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B- (68%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Worksheets |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Successful Workbook Completion |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Ethical Case Study - group assignment |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
Quiz |
|
Participation |
10 |
Class participation based on rubric |
Course topics
- Overview of the optician industry Opticians, optometrists and ophthalmologists Limitations of the optician Self-regulation Professional limits and boundaries Legislation, policies and regulations Regulatory Bodies College of Optician British Columbia (COBC) National Alliance of Canadian Optician Regulators (NACOR) Health Professions Act Code of Ethics Standards of Practice Confidentiality Patient records Client advocacy and health promotion Problem solving and critical thinking Decision-making skills
Learning resources
Resources are items in addition to tuition that the student is responsible for purchasing. Course resource
information will be supplied by the department/instructor.
information will be supplied by the department/instructor.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.