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Course Listings 2018-2019 322 OPH110 42 Clock Hours Ocular Medical Terminology, Abbreviations & Disease Processing Each medical specialty is defined by its unique terminology. This course gives detailed instruction/practice of medical terminology/acceptable abbreviations as well as disease processes related to ophthalmology. Students will learn to spell define and use medical terms/abbreviation correctly including use of a medical/ophthalmic dictionary. You will learn the structure and functioning of the eye and adnexa, circulation of the eye, visual pathway, specific cranial nerves, as well as the pathophysiology of color vision. Students will also learn practice and record vital signs plus the introduction, documentation and use of their skills list throughout their class room and clinical rotations. Prerequisites: None. 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.