Catalog Info
Title when registering
Ophthal Surg Asst & Curr Issue
Credit Hours
2.00
Contact Hours Per Week
2 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Introduces ophthalmic surgical procedures, including the indications, goals, and steps of select ophthalmic procedures. Emphasizes principles of asepsis, and care and maintenance of ophthalmic surgical instruments. Also, explores issues and trends in healthcare delivery, including certification requirements and systematic review for the national certification examination for ophthalmic technicians.
Pre-requisites
OPT-202, OPT-290
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2020 and applies to the current catalog year.
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