OPT-297: Clinical Externship III

School
Health and Human Services
Division
Health Careers
Department
Ophthalmic Technician
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Ophthalmic Technician
Course Number
297
Course Title
Clinical Externship III
Credit Hours
6.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
320.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
320.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
OPT-293, OPT-220, OPT-240
Catalog Course Description

Continues structured clinical experiences with emphasis on gaining autonomy in performing basic procedures, while adding new experiences in digital imaging and surgical assisting. Students must document 320 clinical hours.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Ophthalmic Microbiology and Pharmacology
  2. Ocular Motility
  3. Contact Lenses
  4. Optics / Opticianry
  5. Tonometry
  6. Visual Fields
  7. Specialized Ophthalmic Testing
  8. Ophthalmic Photography
  9. Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)

At the completion of this course, the student will demonstrate achievement of core competencies of an ophthalmic technician as outlined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) and the Commission on Accreditation of Ophthalmic Medical Programs (CoA-OMP) as follows:

  1.  Skillfully and accurately perform clinical and diagnostic tests and patient services in conformation with the didactic curriculum.
  2. Identify cause and effect of the most common systemic conditions with ocular manifestations.
  3. Select imaging technique appropriate for various ocular conditions.
  4. Obtain clear fundus photographs.
  5. Recognize common artifacts in digital images.
  6. Perform tests of tear function.
  7. Demonstrate proper gowning and gloving technique.
  8. Perform preoperative hand scrub.
  9. Identify sterile field and instruments for common ocular procedures.
  10. Assist in minor ophthalmic surgery.
  11. Clean and sterilize ophthalmic microsurgical instruments.
  12. Apply and remove eye dressings.
  13. Assess post-operative patient acuity.
  14. Relate tactfully and sympathetically to patients.
  15. Consistently demonstrate reliability, self-discipline, cooperativeness, and professional deportment and demeanor in clinical activities.
  16. Demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken communication

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Assessment of academic achievement will include performance during formative and summative practical examinations, and clinic logs.

General Course Requirements and Recommendations

Students will build competency and confidence in performing routine clinical tasks as part of the eye care team.

Instructors (or their designees) reserve the right to require students to provide proper picture identification for test taking, graded papers or projects or other appropriate purposes.

Texts
  • Textbooks to be determined by program faculty.

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Fall 2019
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Fall 2019