OPT1330 Introduction to Vision Care 1 (AS)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Ophthalmic Medical Technology AS degree program
This course introduces the student to the field of ophthalmic medical assisting. Review of basic ophthalmic skills necessary in evaluating patients include history taking, visual acuity assessment, ocular motility and neuro-ophthalmic assessment. Ophthalmic terminology, use of electronic medical records for documenting findings, and developing a clear understanding of the psychology of patient interaction are presented.