Dispensing in Optometric PracticeLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Knowledge base
Students are able to

• apply the basics of geometric optics to the human eye and image forming
• describe the specific structures and viewing limits of multifocal and occupational multifocal spectacles
• describe versatilely about the optometric field
• describe the most important regulations, recommendations and principles in the field
• describe the responsibilities and oblications in the optometric practice
• describe the significance of the patient / client and the KANTA patient record system
• describe how to act in case of damage, manufacturing error or in cases where the customer is unsatisfied with his / her spectacles

Clinical/practical
Students are able to
• work safely and professionally in an optometric practice
• introduce individual spectacle frame and lens solutions for different viewing needs at work, at home, and in hobbies
• explains the properties of different frames and lenses and how these affect the usability of the spectacles
• take measurements for spectacles also with measurement devices
• make an order for spectacle lenses
• measure the dioptric power of spectacles with various focimeters
• act in the event of an emergency

Content

Spectacle lenses:
o presbyopic lens types
-taking measurements, history, types, optic structures, addition and progression, aberrations, design, measurements, marks, select multifocal lenses for patient´s needs
o special lenses
–occupational multifocal lenses, degressive design, lenses for hobbies
Optometric practice:
o working in an optometric practice
o customer encounter and mapping needs
o guidance on choosing spectacles and using new glasses, selecting, taking measurements, and adjusting spectacles
o ordering lenses
Optometric practice as a work place:
o registered optician and laws and acts
o ethical and high quality professional activity
o recommendations, guidelines and compliance in optometric field
o patient records and KANTA
o consumer law practices and patient injury and insurance
o employment contract
Patient responsibility:
o respect for patient's rights, dignity, independence
o forms of discrimination and avoidance of discrimination
o confidentiality of patient information
o disclosure of information if patient agrees or required by law
o providing treatment options based on clinical judgment regardless of personal commercial goals
o the patient's cultural perspective and level of background information
Quality assurance:
o patient satisfaction
o education and responsibility of employees
o continuous education
Maintenance and care of equipment:
o safety regulations and risk management: types of risks, risk avoidance strategies, continuity of care
Continuous professional development:
o the importance and need for further education
o options for maintaining and improving qualifications and skills
o optometric organizations and associations at national and international level
o development of quality standards
o the authorities regulate the profession of optometry
Emergency first aid

Qualifications

Spectacle application and manufacturing.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student is able to:
- Display learning in core content
- Use individual professional concepts correctly
- Find information for a specific situation
- Distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
- Act in individual professional situations as instructed
- Display learning in his professional field
- Show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- Follow safety instructions
- Display learning in the ethical principles of his professional field
- Operate as a member of a student group

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student is able to:
- Display an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
- Assess and limit the amount of information needed
- Operate well in typical professional duties and contexts
- Operate in a multicultural environment
- Operate safely
- Act according to professional ethics
- Operate in a student group

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student is able to:
- Use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- Assess and use various information sources
- Apply professional information in professional assignments
- Work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- Act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- To take safety issues into consideration in his action
- Argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- Organise the activities of a group of students

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student is able to:
- Display learning in core content
- Use individual professional concepts correctly
- Find information for a specific situation
- Distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
- Act in individual professional situations as instructed
- Display learning in his professional field
- Show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- Follow safety instructions
- Display learning in the ethical principles of his professional field
- Operate as a member of a student group