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OPTC 2340: Contact Lens Lab 

Effective date

September 2023 

Department

Optician Diploma 

School

Continuing Studies 
 




Description

This course provides students the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge to the contact lens laboratory. Students develop their abilities to operate in a safe and competent manner in a supervised lab environment. Students will become proficient in conducting a patient assessment, taking measurements, preparing and ordering lenses, and then fitting, modifying and evaluating the finished contact lenses. Educating the patient on proper care of contact lenses will be emphasized along with providing follow-up care. This course builds on content in OPTC 2320 Contact Lens Theory.  

Credits

6.0 

Year of study

2nd Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

OPTC 2320. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 144
Total Hours: 144
 

Instructional Strategies

This course is delivered on campus in the dispensing optician lab. Students will work under the guidance of a lab instructor. 

Grading System

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory 

Passing grade

S  
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Lab Work 

S/U 

Skills Assessments - S based on 20 successful fittings 

Clinical Examination 

S/U 

Contact Lenses Procedural Exam - S based on demonstrated knowledge of fundamental concepts and competent performance skills and functions 

Participation 

S/U 

S based on 90% attendance and rubric 

 

 

Students must achieve a satisfactory grade on all evaluations in order to be successful in the course. S based on completion of all assignments, self-reflective evaluations, and a final assessment review.  

Course topics

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. 

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.
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