Opinto-opas

Objective

Students can assess diverse work environments and apply their knowledge when optimizing visual work environments by making them more effective and comfortable. They can describe the optical components and protective properties of occupational spectacles and can prescribe and fit eyeglasses, taking into account the ergonomic factors in the work environment.

Content

Legislation on visual ergonomics. Vision requirements for various professional groups, legislation on driving licences, significance of leisure activities to prescribing spectacles, criteria and legislation regarding compensation for occupational spectacles, standards for eye protectors. Instruction and guidance in work communities regarding vision ergonomics. Consulting as an occupational health and safety expert and cooperating in multiprofessional promotion of occupational vision. Assessing vision ergonomics in the work community. Basics of perceptual ergonomics, assessment of workload and utilising ergonomics to create an optimal workload. Ergonomics in the optical profession. Assessment of occupational visual strain with various measures and methods as well as limiting visual strain. The significance of lighting at work stations in the workplace.

Materials

Oppimateriaali on Moodle verkko-oppimisympäristössä.

Teaching methods

Opetus on läiopetuksen ja Moolde verkko-oppimisympäristön yhdistävä toteutus.

Further information

Opetus toteutuu verkko-opetuskertojen ja Moodle-verkkototeutuksen yhdistelmänä. Opintojakson hyväksyttyyn suoritukseen vaaditaan osallistuminen kahteen pakolliseen verkko-opetuskertaan (7.4. klo 12.30-15.45 ja 20.5.2020 klo 9.00-12.00) ja neljän oppimistehtävän hyväksytty suoritus. Lisäksi viides oppimistehtävä on numeerisesti (1-5) arvioitava tuotos.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to:

- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to:

- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess and use information sources with a critical eye
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- plan operations with safety in mind
- act according to professional ethics
- act purposefully in working groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:

- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources - argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise and manage the operation of a group and project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to:

- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student does not know or cannot use concepts in his field properly
- The student's professional level is insufficient
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
- The student is not trying to develop himself or his actions
- The student is unconcerned about professional safety or ethical principles
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work

Qualifications

Special Cases in Eye Examinations and Orthoptics