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OPTC 2440: Program Review and License Exam Prep
Effective date
May 2022
Department
Optician Diploma
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course will be a review of key theoretical and practical knowledge from the program. Students will also receive test-taking skills resources to help them prepare for the license examination.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
OPTC 1250, OPTC 2350, OPTC 2430.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss the format and requirements of the NACOR National Examination
- Discuss study and test taking strategies
- Review key skills and concepts related to eyeglasses
- Review key skills and concepts related to contact lenses
- Accurately perform all eyeglass practice competencies
- Accurately perform all contact lens competencies
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 25
Total Hours: 25
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 |
|
Clinical Examination |
S/U |
Mock Eyeglass Exam - S based on demonstrated competency |
|
Clinical Examination |
S/U |
Mock Contact Lens Exam - S based on demonstrated competency |
|
Participation |
S/U |
Class participation based on rubric |
Course topics
- Exam preparation Eyeglasses theory review (basic dispensing and lens finishing, lens duplication, measurement, verification, and service) Contact lenses theory review (keratometry & Rx interpretation, pathology & contact lenses, verification and lens design, insertion and removal, and follow-up) Eyeglasses practical Skills Review Contact lenses practical skills review
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.