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California Regional Consortia

Optical Technology-Dispensing

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Submitter's Information

Name

Mary Rees

Title

Dean

Region

South Central Coast

College

Moorpark College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Mary Rees

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Optical Technology-Dispensing

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Other Health Occupations (129900)

Projected Start Date

08/01/20

Catalog Description

Students who complete the Optical Technology Certificate Dispensing Program will be qualified to adapt and fit corrective eyewear, including eyeglasses, as prescribed by ophthalmologists or optometrists; to assist patients in selecting appropriate frames; and to prepare work orders for ophthalmic laboratory technicians. Includes instruction in geometrical optics, ophthalmic optics,anatomy of the eye, prescription interpretation, contact lens adaptation and fitting, and prosthesis fitting, facial and eye measuring.

Enrollment Completer Projections

Approximately 15

 

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal

A certificate program that prepares individuals to adapt and fit corrective eyewear, including eyeglasses and contact lenses, as prescribed by ophthalmologists or optometrists; to assist patients in selecting appropriate frames; and to prepare work orders for ophthalmic laboratory technicians. Includes instruction in geometrical optics, ophthalmic optics,anatomy of the eye, and fitting, prosthesis fitting, facial and eye measuring.

Students who complete the Optical Technology Certificate Dispensing Program will be qualified to adapt and fit corrective eyewear, including eyeglasses and contact lenses, as prescribed by ophthalmologists or optometrists; to assist patients in selecting appropriate frames; and to prepare work orders for ophthalmic laboratory technicians. Includes instruction in geometrical optics, ophthalmic optics, anatomy of the eye, and fitting, prosthesis fitting, facial and eye measuring.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

13

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
Requirements Dept. Number Title Units Sequence
Require Core Complete
Five Courses (13 Units) 		OPTI M02  Optical Dispensing Theory I  3 Yr. 1, Spring 

OPTI M02LOptical Dispensing Clinic Lab I
2Yr. 1, Spring

OPTI M04Optical Dispensing Theory II 
3Yr. 1, Spring

OPTI M04LOptical Dispensing Clinic Lab II   
2Yr. 1, Spring

OPTI M05Anatomy of the Eye
3Yr. 1, Spring
Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
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Submission Details

Published at

05/01/20 - 11:23 AM

Status

Recommended

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