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Course Listings 2018-2019 329 OPH112 150 Clock Hours Clinical Theory and Skills The ophthalmic assistant (OA) is often the first professional contact the patient. This course will introduce the student to information about medical ethics; regulatory and legal issues in the practice setting; patient confidentiality and safety; and laws/policies for the control, use, and release of medical information. Course content will focus on caring for the patient and family, providing counseling and education, as well as working with diverse populations within the community. Prerequisites: None. OPH114 160 Clock Hours Basic Skills & Ocular Assessment This course will develop the knowledge and skills in the assessment, measurement, and documentation of the ophthalmic patient and examination: beginning with patient intake and obtaining detailed descriptions of ocular condition(s), complaint(s), and medical history. Students will learn to administer ocular medications, measuring and testing. You will also learn to document results to assist the ophthalmic provider to provide quality eye care. In addition, the student will begin their lab practice by using, measuring, and caring for the required equipment, understanding common ocular medications, prescription protocol, and allergic reactions. The importance and application of infection control and aseptic technique will be emphasized. Prerequisites: OPH101, OPH110, AND OPH112. OPH190 120 Clock Hours Ophthalmic Assisting Externship Externships will better prepare the student for employment as an Ophthalmic Assistant (OA).Students will experience actual hands-on experiences with patients, staff, and other ophthalmic professionals applying your skills and techniques obtained from lecture and lab courses. Students are assigned to an approved practice within the ophthalmic community for eighty (80) Clock Hours externship. After 480 Clock Hours of clinical practice graduates may become a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from the national certifying ophthalmic organization: Joint Commission Allied Health (JCAHPO). Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all required program coursework. This course is supervised by the school as part of the student's program. Class is attended on a regular basis each week. Prerequisites: OPH114. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (PHC) PHC101 60 Clock Hours Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians Overall history of pharmacy from ancient times to today; pharmacy technician job ethics and responsibilities; state and national drug laws and regulations; pharmacy information reference material; pharmaceutical abbreviations and introduction to prescription sig codes. Prerequisites: None. PHC102 120 Clock Hours Pharmacy Tech I Technical aspects of prescription dispensing and drug distribution in the retail and hospital setting utilizing the computer. Bulk compounding, packaging, inventory control, drug storage and a variety of drug delivery systems. Laws that relate to specific technical tasks. Prerequisites: PHC101. PHC102AB 128 Clock Hours Pharmacy Tech II Responsibilities of a pharmacy technician specific to working in a hospital and community setting; common drugs and their uses; drug routes of administration; basic biopharmaceutics; billing and reimbursement; sterile and non-sterile compounding; pharmacy career development; introduction to resume building, job search training. Prerequisites: PHC102.