TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS
Ophthalmic Optics I Study of basic principles of light. Topics covered include anatomy and physiology of the eye, visual conditions of the human eye, and appropriate lens to correct these conditions. Ophthalmic Dispensing I Foundation course that will serve as a lecture introduction to ophthalmic dispensing and related areas. Topics include frame parts, selection, lens positioning and insertion, frame fitting, and progressive lenses. Optical Theory and Instrumentation In-depth look into the basic theoretical principles of optical theory, as related to lenses, fitting problems, and instrumentation. Such topics as reflection, refraction, magnification, and object-location will be discussed.
Example of Class Types
Active Listening Speaking Social Perceptiveness Service Orientation Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Writing Coordination Monitoring Judgment and Decision Making Management of Personnel Resources Active Learning Learning Strategies Instructing Time Management Complex Problem Solving Mathematics Persuasion Operation Monitoring Systems Analysis Science Operation and Control Equipment Maintenance Quality Control Analysis Systems Evaluation |
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Pre-requisites required: 2 years Summary of Program Requirements The curriculum requires a minimum of 69 semester hours of courses. The minimum requirements are 47 semester hours of Career-Technical courses in Ophthalmic Technology and 20 hours of academic courses Skills Needed Active Listening Speaking Social Perceptiveness Service Orientation Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Writing Coordination Monitoring Judgment and Decision Making Management of Personnel Resources Active Learning Learning Strategies Instructing Time Management Complex Problem Solving Mathematics Persuasion Operation Monitoring Systems Analysis Science Operation and Control Equipment Maintenance Quality Control Analysis Systems Evaluation |
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