Mar 28, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

OPHT 1205 - Introduction to Ophthalmic Technology



Credit hours: 2

Course Description:
This course introduces students to the history of ophthalmic technology, including roles and responsibilities in the field. Ethics of patient care and medical economics will also be discussed.

Student Learning Outcomes:
  • Upon completion of this course, students should be able to describe and distinguish the professions of ophthalmology, optometry, and ophthalmic technology and thoroughly understand the scope of practice of each.
  • Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply their knowledge of HIPAA policies to prevent patient confidentiality related errors in clinic.
  • Upon completion of this course students should be able to apply their knowledge of general ethics and ophthalmic ethics when making decisions in a clinical setting.
  • Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply their knowledge about the most common reversible and irreversible causes of eye disease in the local and international community to help patients find resources to address their eye conditions according to their practice location.