Class starts Saturday February 7, Karen Bailor ext: 704

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1 Optometric Technician Training Program Designed for Busy Adults Program Summary: As an Optometric Technician (Optical Assistant or Ophthalmic Technician) you will work under the supervision of a licensed eye care professional. Optometric Technicians assist in testing patients' vision, providing frame styling services, and instructing patients in contact lens handling. They administer vision therapy programs prescribed by the licensed eye care professional. The course combines 140-hours of classroom instruction (20 weeks) with an off-site 120-hour externship to provide students with a comprehensive learning experience. Course Fee: $ includes books, student tool kit, consumable supplies, externship, and course completion certificate. Certification: Graduates receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Financial Assistance: Students with a need for financial assistance may inquire about SLM Financial for a loan, the application process is easy! Contact Boston Reed at for more information. Job Survey: The market for this profession is excellent. Starting pay is from $12 16 per hour for graduates. Schedule: Designed for busy adults classes are held on weekends. Externships coordinated by Boston Reed College. Pre-requisites: Minimum 18 years of age and high school completion or its equivalent. Students need competency in, or completion of a basic computer operations course. Students will be required to have access to the Internet, printing capabilities and an address. A math and English pre-assessment test will be administered on the first class meeting to assure student success. Prior to placement in an externship, students will need to show proof of completion of CPR for the Healthcare Provider course, a health examination including TB testing and submission of a resume. Class starts Saturday February 7, 2009 For additional information, application & Course schedule, contact: Karen Bailor ext: 704 kbailor@chesapeake.edu

2 Optometric Technician (Optical Technician) COURSE OUTLINE A-22 Title: Health, Science, and Medical Technology - Support Services A-22 Number: Approvals: Board of Education / / CSDE / / Goals and Purpose: This program was designed to provide, thorough didactic and practical instruction, training to prepare participants to work as Optometric Technicians, Optical Assistants or Ophthalmic Technicians under the supervision of licensed eye care professionals. Didactic lectures cover the theory, anatomy and terminology pertaining to the eye. Practical instruction provides hands-on training in the listed procedures verified through a skills check-off system. Graduates will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Graduates can take the optional Certified Paraoptometric Examination (CPO) offered by the American Optometric Association (AOA). Performance Objectives / Participants Outcomes: Participants will receive comprehensive instruction in assisting in the optical field. The course combines theory and practical instruction over 20 weeks. Competency will be measured by written and practical examinations. Practical material will be presented and graded in a competency-based fashion under the direction and supervision of a qualified instructor. At the end of the course the participant will be able to: Objectives 1. Identify structures of eye. 2. Describe the physiological mechanisms of the eye. 3. Contrast the differences between Ophthalmology, Optometry and Opticianry. 4. Perform mathematical calculations common in the optical field. 5. Describe the theory of light. 6. Read and interpret an optical prescription. 7. Adjust eyeglass frame to meet the need of the client. 8. Complete eyeglass frame repairs. 9. Demonstrate the use of optical devices. 10. Demonstrate use of lensometer to determine prescriptions of existing lenses. 11. Complete a lifestyle analysis with a client. 12. Demonstrate selling techniques for multiple pairs of glasses and lens add-ons. 13. Demonstrate lens neutralization. 14. Demonstrate skill in career and educational goal-setting, organization, note-taking, and test-taking. 15. Complete externship requirements including physical exam, TB test, CPR, basic computer proficiency. 16. Use communication strategies associated with quality customer service. 17. Draft a resume that clearly communicates one s value to an employer. 18. Contrast effective communication approaches for dealing with people of various personal styles/temperament. 19. Use active listening, mirroring and parameter-setting to participate effectively in difficult conversations (criticism, bad news, etc.) 20. Describe and apply several strategies for managing stress on the job, at school, at home. Instructional Units / Hours: Topic Introduction and Anatomy of Eye and Theory of Optics 35 Prescription Analysis 18 Frame Adjustment, Repair, and Fitting 35 Lensometry and Verification 35 Insurance Interpretation 17 Total 140 Instructional Strategies: Hours Lecture Laboratory Techniques Demonstration 1 on 1 Instruction Individualized Study Small Group Discussions Large Group Discussions Independent Research Externship Methods of Evaluation: Pre and Post Tests Class Discussion Testing and Quizzes Oral Exam Performance Levels Reports Observation Assignments Self Evaluation Re-demonstration Final Exam

3 Optometric Technician - OPT090207Wye MillsMDCC-S Chesapeake College 1000 College Circle Wye Mills, MD Classroom: TBA Start Date: February 7, 2009 End Date: July 11, 2009 Special Instructions Classes DO NOT meet: March 21, Spring Break May 23, Memorial Day Weekend July 4, Independence Day Weekend Days of the Week: Saturday Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Dates in bold indicate days class meets Strikethrough indicates class doesn't meet on that day February March April May June July Draft 4/23/08

4 Financial Assistance for Students of Boston Reed College Partner Programs Financial Assistance is available through SLM Financial and its Career Training Loan. Submit an on-line loan application and receive a decision in as little as 30 seconds! Benefits include fast approval, flexible repayment terms, excellent customer service and interest rates and fees that reward good credit. Go to and follow the following step by step instructions. Select Schools/Students. Select a Career training loan. Click apply now School Section: Question: Please select the state where you plan to attend school Answer: CA (this is the only option even if you are attending in another state) Question: Please select the school you plan to attend Answer: Boston Reed College, Napa, Ca Question: Please enter the contact name at the school Answer: Lauren Mullen Web site terms of use: Read it thoroughly and click I accept. Eligibility: You will be asked to provide the following information Social Security Number Date of Birth Citizenship (U.S. Citizen or Non-Citizen Permanent Resident) Enrollment Period: You will be asked to provide the following information Start date End date *If you do not know the start and end date, then select a date one month from today and add-on six months to the end date. Borrower Information: You will be asked to provide the following information First name Middle name Last name address Have you ever defaulted on a loan? Driver s license state and number Physical Address

5 Length at address Phone numbers Prior Address Loan Information: You will be asked to provide the following information Total amount requested Tuition amount Additional expenses (cannot exceed 60% of tuition amount) Repayment terms (years) Repayment options (interest only or deferment- postponement of payments -while in school) Anticipated graduation date *If you do not know the start and end date, then select a date one month from today and add-on six months to the end date. Income and Expense Information: You will be asked to provide the following information Length at employer Gross monthly income Housing status Mortgage or Rent amount Other monthly income School Disbursement: You will be asked to provide the following information Question: Amount Answer: Full tuition amount Question: Disbursement date Answer: First day of class Click Submit Credit You will get one of the following replies within 30 seconds: -Approved -Denied -Pending review You will then receive an with information about the above status of you application. If you do not receive an or have questions about your application contact SLM Financial at To expedite your application process, be prepared to provide printed copies of official documents proving your identity if requested at a later date, (i.e. a copy of driver s license, social security card, etc.) Additional documents or documentation may be required by SLM Financial to complete your loan process. If you still have questions you may contact Boston Reed College at Once approved for the loan you will receive an application / confirmation number from SLM Financial. At this time please provide your college with the confirmation number assigned by SLM Financial.

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7 To the Optometric Technician Student: You are required to take an English and Math assessment the first day (or evening) of your class. Sample assessments to prepare you are located at our partner Boston Reed College s Web Site at Please practice! You will have two opportunities to pass. If you do not pass the second time, you will receive a complete refund and you may enroll the next time the course is offered at your college.