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Syllabus

HLTH 1160 - Optometric Assistant


This course prepares the student for a career in the optometric vision care industry. This course will prepare the student to take the American Board of Opticianry National Exam. The course will cover optical anatomy/physiology, front and back office skills, customer service and communication, basic optics, lens form analysis, lens materials coatings, multifocal designs, ophthalmic frames, instrumentation, and regulation standards. An Ophthalmic assistants and optician would be employed by private Ophthalmologists, hospitals, Optometrists, Optical stores or Corporate Optical. This course includes class, lab, and clinical experiences.

Location: L
Credits: 6
Classroom Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 136