OPT105 Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures I
This course introduces basic concepts for ophthalmic practice. Topics include telephone triage and basic procedures used in the preliminary examination of patients. Upon course completion, students will be able to perform administrative tasks, assist with minor surgical procedures typically performed in an ophthalmic office, and perform procedures and the associated tasks commonly used during patient ophthalmic examinations.
Prerequisite
OPT101 Introduction to Ophthalmic Assisting Minimum Grade of: C and OPT102 Ocular Anatomy and Physiology Minimum Grade of: C
Corequisite
OPT103 Introduction to Diseases of the Eye Minimum Grade of: C and OPT104 Ophthalmic Optics & Refractometry Minimum Grade of: C and OPT106 Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology Minimum Grade of: C
Program Major Restrictions
Ophthalmic Assistant Cert