Optometry: SXE23K1
Code: SXE23K1
- Degree title
- Optometrist
- Credits
- 210 ects
- Duration
- 3.5 years (210 cr)
- Start semester
- Spring 2023
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Descriptions
Optometry degree program educates experts in vision health care as a rule of private sector employment.
Optometrists are vision specialists. They have expertise in the core studies in the eye examination and ocular health care. They sell, glaze and repair spectacles and fit contact lenses and low vision aids. In addition to the core domain, they manage the principles of business sector and they have the ability to get along with a different people. They are able to apply their knowledge to work in change.
The program aims to give the students a diverse, international and collaborative learning environment for the development of professional optometrist. Students get during the education a clear professional identity and ethic to work independently as part of the Finnish and European vision care in co-operation with different actors. The student will develop interest in their own professional skills in working life and work in their fields to assess and develop. During the program, students gain the skills to operate the business customer service and management positions.
The curriculum consists of 30 credit points (0.5 years) of study modules. Initial studies include the knowledge and skills that are required when operating in a customer service optical store. Next, focus on the function of the eye and prescribing spectacles, as well as the formation of visual perception. Mid-stage studies include contact lens fitting and research and development studies, and the second half focuses on the examination of the eye health well as elective studies so that students expand their knowledge in a multi-professional group. Professional studies include 30 credits of workplacement in outside the university.
The first half of the basic studies support the student's information gathering and communication skills, as well as orienting them to health care and the optical field as a new professional. Methodological Studies support the critical thinking skills and the latter part of the innovation studies and thesis offer the possibility of multi-disciplinary and innovative work in conjunction with the labor market. Entrepreneurship studies provide basic information about the business operations and management. Advanced studies of entrepreneurship and business activities can be completed with elective studies. International skills include Swedish and English language competence and the student exchange, and that is made possible during the fifth semester.
Curriculum of the Degree Programme in Optometry is developed as a pan-European description. Optometrists work in Finland is expected to focus more and more to eye examination, and the traditional work with spectacle glazing and selling reduced.
When developing this curriculum we have used a Syllabus of the European Council of Optometry and Optics (ECOO), the Europa Diploma as a model but taking into account the Finnish legislation and national needs.
Development
The curriculum was developed using ECOO accreditation and the Europa Diploma curriculum both in terms of content and recommended credits. An Advisory Board assisted the evaluation. On February 14, 2019, the Advisory Board commented: the emphasis on multi-professionalism and customer orientation in the courses is important. It was noted that the optometrist must also know the use of the lens ordering systems. The knowledge of importers must be utilized. Learning how to use the equipment is essential. The Advisory Board authorizes Satu Autio to take the curriculum forward.
Further information
There are 10 ECTS elective studies in the curriculum of optometry due to the Europa Diploma of the European Optometry and Optics Council (ECOO), which is a model for the structure and guidelines of the curriculum and the scope of its contents.
5 ECTS of the normal 15 ECTS scope of elective studies are advanced studies which are included in the degree in optometry.
Copied from the last approved curriculum SXE22K1 without modification.
Objective
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | Spring 2023 | Autumn 2023 | Spring 2024 | Autumn 2024 | Spring 2025 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | 3. / 2023 | 4. / 2023 | 1. / 2023 | 2. / 2023 | 3. / 2024 | 4. / 2024 | 1. / 2024 | 2. / 2024 | 3. / 2025 | 4. / 2025 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 |
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| SXE23K1-1001 |
Introduction to Optometry
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30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00DZ87 | Learning and Study Skills | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00DR97 | Spectacle application and manufacturing | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00DR98 | General Anatomy and Physiology | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00DR99 | Dispensing in Optometric Practice | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00EF91 | Optics of the Spectacle Lenses | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXE23K1-1002 |
Ocular Optics and Ametropias
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30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00EF94 | Optics and Applications in Optometry | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00DS01 | Basics of the Eye Examination | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00DS02 | Ocular Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Microbiology and Investigative Techniques | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00DS03 | Refraction | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXE23K1-1003 |
Functions of the Visual System
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30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00EJ63 | Binocular Vision | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00DS05 | Visual Perception | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00EJ62 | Visual Ergonomics and Swedish Language Skill | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00DS07 | Orthoptics and Work Placement | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXE23K1-1004 |
Pathology, Pharmacology and Contact Lens Fitting
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30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00DS10 | Contact Lens Fitting and Work Placement | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00DS08 | Pathology and Pharmacology | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00DS09 | Methods for Research and Development | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXE23K1-1005 |
Ocular Health and Eye Diseases
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30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00DZ39 | Multidisciplinary Innovation Project | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00DS11 | Abnormal Ocular Condition and Refractive Surgery | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL75 | Planning of the Thesis Work | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXE23K1-1006 |
Special Topics in Optometry and Entrepreneurship
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30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00DS12 | Pediatric Eye Diseases and Vision | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00DS13 | Low Vision Patient and Elderly People | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00DS14 | Work Placement in Optometric Practice | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00EA03 | Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL76 | Implementation of the Thesis Work | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXE23K1-1007 |
Optometrist as a Health Care Professional
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20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00DS15 | Optometrist as a Health Care Professional and the Work Placement | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL77 | Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXE23K1-1008 |
Elective studies
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10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 210 | 30 | 60 | 60 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
amk::amk-tutkintojen kieliopinnot
AMK-tutkintoon johtavien opintojen tavoitteena on, että tutkinnon suorittaneella on riittävä viestintä- ja kielitaito oman alansa tehtäviin sekä kansainväliseen toimintaan ja yhteistyöhön. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattikorkeakoulusta 1129/2014, 4 §).
Optometry - Individual Learning Track curriculum - professional competencies
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Low vision
Student is able to |
| Low Vision Patient and Elderly People |
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Pediatric optometry
Student is able to |
| Pediatric Eye Diseases and Vision |
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Medical core studies
Student is able to |
| General Anatomy and Physiology |
| Ocular Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Microbiology and Investigative Techniques |
| Pathology and Pharmacology |
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Visual perception
Student is able to |
| Visual Perception |
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Eye examination and orthoptics
Student is able to |
| Basics of the Eye Examination |
| Refraction |
| Orthoptics and Work Placement |
| Optometrist as a Health Care Professional and the Work Placement |
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Contact lens fitting
Student is able to |
| Contact Lens Fitting and Work Placement |
| Work Placement in Optometric Practice |
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Spectacle technology
Student is able to |
| Spectacle application and manufacturing |
| Dispensing in Optometric Practice |
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Ocular pathology and abnormal conditions
Student is able to |
| Abnormal Ocular Condition and Refractive Surgery |
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Visual ergonomics
Student is able to |
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No attached course units |
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Visual optics
Student is able to |
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No attached course units |
| Not grouped |
| Learning and Study Skills |
| Optics of the Spectacle Lenses |
| Optics and Applications in Optometry |
| Binocular Vision |
| Visual Ergonomics and Swedish Language Skill |
| Methods for Research and Development |
| Multidisciplinary Innovation Project |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
STRUCTURE Bachelor (A18.12.2014/1129)
Asetuksen 18.12.2014/1129 mukainen rakenne. 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) perus- ja ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) ammattitaitoa edistävää harjoittelua; 4) opinnäytetyö.