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Course Listings 2019-2020 355 OPH110 42 Clock Hours Medical Terminology/Abbreviations & Disease Processes for Ophthalmic Medical Assistant This course will introduce the student to understanding the signs and symptoms of specific eye diseases, as well as how said disease affects the visual system. Systemic diseases with ocular manifestations will be discussed. The students will discuss and document by writing essays on the causes of specific diseases and the procedures used to diagnose and treat these diseases. The students will begin practicing medical terminology and acceptable abbreviations specific to the field of ophthalmology with an outcome of the ability to spell, define, and use ophthalmic terminology and abbreviations. The student will learn, demonstrate and record vital signs. Prerequisites: OPH100 and OPH101, and current health and safety requirements. OPH112 150 Clock Hours Clinical Theory and Skills This course will explain the principles of optics and refractive states of the eye. Reading eyeglasses and measuring the patient for the proper eyeglass prescription will be demonstrated. The importance of ophthalmic pharmacology will be discussed and students will learn how the medications are used in the ophthalmology practice. Students will learn how to properly write a prescription for eye medications. Demonstration of proper eye drop instillation will be given. The importance of current microorganisms and infection control will be discussed in detail. The students will begin performing comprehensive medical eye examination. Ocular motility and other adjunctive testing in ophthalmology will be demonstrated. Prerequisites: OPH110 and current health and safety requirements. OPH114 160 Clock Hours Basic Skills and Ocular Assessment This course will develop and refine the knowledge and skills necessary to assist the ophthalmologist in completion of the findings, assessment, and plan needed in a comprehensive ophthalmic medical evaluation for each patient. Community eye health and the importance of low vision will be discussed. The student ophthalmic assistant will perform and demonstrate comprehensive examinations and be required to pass skill evaluation testing. Prerequisites: OPH112, and current health and safety requirements. OPH190 120 Clock Hours Ophthalmic Assisting Externship This course will give students hands-on experience with patients, staff, and other ophthalmic professionals while using their skills and techniques they obtain from lecture and lab courses. Students are assigned to an approved partnership site for one hundred and twenty (120) hours of externship. This will prepare the student for employment as an ophthalmic medical assistant. Externship hours are site specific and may require attendance any day of the week, including during unscheduled days and times. Prerequisites: OPH114 and current health and safety requirements. Successful completion of all required program coursework. (OSH) OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH OSH101 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods Introduction to Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental Technology Overview of occupational safety, health, and environmental regulations and technology. Overview of the regulatory framework related to safety and environmental program management. Career opportunities and the relationship to business management. Prerequisites: None. Cross-References: HMT101. OSH102 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods Introduction to Industrial Hygiene Overview of environmental hazardous materials technology. History of pollution leading to current legislation. Environmental effects of pollution. Overview of the regulatory framework. Career opportunities in handling and management of hazardous substances. Prerequisites: None.