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Course Listings 2020-2021 and physiological needs of adult clients with medical-surgical conditions; ethics; documentation including electronic health records; informatics; and quality improvement. Concentrated preceptorship experience under the supervision of a Registered Nurse with faculty guidance. Individualized teaching and learning opportunities to build confidence, competence and an increased level of independent functioning. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. (OAS) OFFICE AUTOMATION SYSTEMS OAS108 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods Business English Comprehensive coverage of correct use of English grammar including spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and number style mechanics in a business context. Prerequisites: None. (OPH) OPHTHALMIC MEDICAL ASSISTANT OPH101 54 Clock Hours Introduction to Eye Care This course will introduce the student to the meaning of ophthalmology and the different members of the ophthalmic eye care team. The student will learn different certification levels and the importance of professional development. Body structure, body function, anatomy and physiology of the eye will be discussed in detail. Proper moving, transferring and safety issues of patients; as well as knowledge about diverse populations, geriatric patients and patients with special needs will be demonstrated and discussed. An introduction to infection control, agency guidelines, and using proper aseptic technique will be discussed and demonstrated. Prerequisites: OPH100 and current health and safety documents. 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 171 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 340