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Submitter's Information
Name
Crystal Thornton
Title
Curriculum Specialist
Region
North/Far North
College
Sacramento City College
CTE Dean
CTE Dean's Name
Gabriel Meehan
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Program Details
Program Title
Contact Lens Technician
Submission Type
New Program
TOPs Code
Laser and Optical Technology (093480)
Projected Start Date
06/01/21
Catalog Description
| Enrollment Eligibility: | To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:Completion of application form. Recommended to have completed or have in-progress the Optical Technician certificate program. |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Process: | Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:Complete the online application form per the Sac City Optical Technology website.In the event there are more applicants than spaces available, students will be entered into a random selection pool.The first 30 applicants identified through the random selection process will be selected for the program; all others are alternates and will be notified if/when seats become available in that semester.Students accepted for enrollment in the Contact Lens Technician Certificate Program will be required to provide documentation of capability to perform essential job-related functions of a Contact Lens Technician as determined by professional practice standards and the industry advisory board. |
| Description: | The contact lens technician program is an academic certificate that prepares students for occupations in visual technology services. The certificate includes online classroom instruction, in-person laboratory practice and an internship in a vision services or retail opticianry business where students will assess patients and provide contact lens fitting services. Skills that will be learned include contact lens fitting and adjustment, manufacturing of lenses and business concepts for optical services. This program is designed to be a full-time or part-time certificate that is 75% online. After successful completion of the curriculum, the student is eligible to take the National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) Examination and upon passing becomes a Certified Contact Lens Technician. This evidence of competence is recognized throughout the United States. In addition, graduates will be able to apply for registration as a Registered Contact Lens Dispenser with the California State Board of Optometry. In addition to normal student expenses (for textbooks, etc.), the Contact Lens Technician Program requires an expenditure of approximately $400.00 during the program for lab coat/uniforms, special supplies and transportation to internship sites. Applicants are encouraged to check with the Financial Aid Office for possible assistance before entering the program. |
| Career Opportunities: | This program prepares the student for employment as an optician or contact lens technician who dispenses contact lenses. The optician or contact lens technician may work independently at registered dispensing optician locations or with an optometrist or ophthalmologist in the fitting, adjusting, and dispensing of contact lenses for patients. Employment opportunities are growing in this field with starting wages between $20-23 for the region with opportunities for career advancement. Employment settings include private optometry practices, registered dispensing optician locations, public and private hospitals, clinics and laboratories, optometry schools, optical laboratories, manufacturing companies, educational programs, and the armed forces. |
Enrollment Completer Projections
| | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 1 | ||
| CB01: Course Department Number | CB02: Course Title | Annual # Sections | Annual Enrollment Total |
| OPT 101 | Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Eye | 2 | 60 |
| OPT 202 | Contact Lens Theory I | 2 | 60 |
| OPT 203 | Contact Lens Skills Lab I | 2 | 60 |
| OPT 204 | Contact Lens Theory II | 2 | 60 |
| OPT 205 | Contact Lens Clinical Lab | 2 | 60 |
| OPT 206 | Review Course for National Contact Lens Certification Exam | 2 | 60 |
| CISA 315 | Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets | 2 | 60 |
| AH 106 | Communication for Allied Health Careers | 2 | 60 |
Program Proposal Attributes
Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- analyze professional, ethical, legal, business and regulatory concepts to contact lens services, community projects, and professional activities.
- correlate health literacy and culturally competent communication skills to contact lens services, academic endeavors, community projects, and professional activities.
- prioritize critical thinking and self-assessment skills to enhance learning, research, patient care, and professional growth.
- integrate knowledge of the practice of opticianry to the demonstration of optician related skills in customer service, business skills, contact lens manufacturing processes, and delivery of optician care services.
- synthesize knowledge necessary for successful completion of the National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) Examination and California State Board of Optometry’s Registration as a Contact Lens Dispenser (RCLD).
Course Units and Hours
Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)
18
Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)
n/a
Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)
n/a
Course Report
Program Requirements Narrative
| Required Program | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPT 101 is recommended to be taken in the first semester: | ||||
| OPT | 101 | Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Eye | 3 | |
| OPT 202 and OPT 203 to be completed in the first semester or concurrently with OPT 204 and OPT 205: | ||||
| OPT | 202 | Contact Lens Theory I | 3 | |
| OPT | 203 | Contact Lens Skills Lab I | 1.5 | |
| OPT 204 and OPT 205 are to be completed in the final semester: | ||||
| OPT | 204 | Contact Lens Theory II | 3 | |
| OPT | 205 | Contact Lens Clinical Lab I | 2.5 | |
| OPT 206 is recommended to be taken in the final semester: | ||||
| OPT | 206 | Review Course for National Contact Lens Certification Exam | 1 | |
| CISA | 315 | Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets | 2 | |
| AH | 106 | Communication for Allied Health Careers | 2 | |
| Total Units: | 18 | |||
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPT 101 | Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Eye | 3 | Yr1 |
| OPT 202 | Contact Lens Theory I | 3 | Yr1 |
| OPT 203 | Contact Lens Skills Lab I | 1.5 | Yr1 |
| OPT 204 | Contact Lens Theory II | 3 | Yr1 |
| OPT 205 | Contact Lens Clinical Lab I | 2.5 | Yr1 |
| OPT 206 | Review Course for National Contact Lens Certification Exam | 1 | Yr1 |
| CISA 315 | Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets | 2 | Yr1 |
| AH 106 | Communication for Allied Health Careers | 2 | Yr1 |
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Published at
02/22/21 - 12:32 PM
Status
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