OPTIC 109 - Program Overview, Exam Preparation

5 Credits

Preparation for Washington state practical exam for opticians with a review of all eight courses. Includes a basic, beginning understanding of refracting techniques as used in the ophthalmic office. Previous experience with slit lamp, radiuscope, keratometer, lensometer, contacts and edger recommended. This is not a beginning level class.

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Designed to Serve Individuals currently employed in the optical industry or individuals interested in becoming a dispensing optician apprentice and preparing for their Washington State Board Exams. This is not intended to be a beginner course.
Active Date 2011-07-21

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 44 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Skills Practical Overview of all of the programs 8 courses. Practical hands on review includes: Slit Lamp, Keratometer, Lensometer, Raduiscope, Hand Edger, and Rimless Mounting. Familiarize with refraction, visual acuity assessments, color vision, and sterioopsis testing.

Student Learning Outcomes