Language: English
Short Description: Ophthalmic Assistants play a vital role in eye care. They perform ophthalmic procedures under the direction or supervision of a physician. An ophthalmic allied health professional assists the ophthalmologist by collecting data, administering tests and treatments, and supervising patients. This course provides all the practical information you need to complete your day-to-day tasks as an Ophthalmic Assistant. You will learn detailed information on paramedical training, ophthalmic technology, and efficient office management. This course also covers the anatomy, physiology, optics, pharmacology, and microbiology of the eye.
Instructor Description: Though this program is a self-paced program it is supported by an educational mentor. Educational mentors are subject matter experts who have years of experience in their field as well as the necessary educational training and credentials to work as an expert. The mentor is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and even industry questions. Mentors also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement. In eLearning, motivation is a key tool to success. Because of this, mentors provide encouraging comments, feedback, and coaching to motivate learners throughout the duration of the program to support completion and success!
Certification: Upon successful completion of our Ophthalmic Assistant course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position as an Ophthalmic Assistant and will be prepared, in part, to become a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification (COA-A3) by taking the JCAHPO Career Advancement Tool Quiz or to sit for the National Opticianry Competency Examination administered by the American Board of Opticianry (ABO).
**Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.
Requirements
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
Mac computers MUST have Microsoft Window Operating Systems over Bootcamp (Bootcamp is a free download from Apple''s website)
• Google Chrome is the best browser for this course
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Kindle Reader App may be needed for some reading assignments (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded onto your computer.)
• Adobe PDF Reader
• Adobe Flash Player
• Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Quicktime, Windows Media Player, &/or Real Player
• PowerPoint Viewer (Use this if you don''t have PowerPoint)
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Lesson 1
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 1
Basic Sciences
Anatomy of the Eye
Visual Pathway
Ocular Muscles
Physiology of the Eye
Alignment of the Eyes
Intraocular Pressure
Color Vision
Physical Optics
Geometric Optics
Spherical and Chromatic Aberrations
Pharmacology
Prescription Writing
Microbiology
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 2
Clinical Practice
Office Efficiency and Public Relations
Dealing with Patients
Scheduling Appointments
History of Present Illness
Family History
Preliminary Examination
Measurement of Glasses
Ophthalmoscopy
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 3
Visual Function, Equipment and Refractive Errors
Aspects of Vision Loss
Aspects of Visual Functions
Ophthalmic Equipment
Assessing Corneas
Determining Tear Flow
Refractive Errors
Refractometry
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 4
Rigid and Soft Contact Lenses
Spectacles
History of Glasses
Types of Lenses
Care of Glasses
Rigid Contact Lens
Optics, Terminology, and Designs
History of Hydrophilic Lenses
Inventory vs. Diagnostic Lenses
Abnormal Symptoms and Signs
Role of Corneal Topography
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 5
Visual Fields
Confrontation Test
Perimeters
Normal Visual Field
Pathologic Defects in the Visual Field
Automated Visual Field Testing
Test Patterns
Computers in Ophthalmic Practice
Computer Controlled Equipment
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 6
Clinical Eye Problems
Ocular Injuries
Contusions
Penetrations
Lacerations
Ocular Emergencies
Temporal Arteritis
Common Eye Disorders
Cornea, Eyelids, Conjunctiva
Common Retinal Disorders
Foreign Body in the Eye
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 7
Common Eye Problems
Congenital Glaucoma
Primary and Secondary Glaucoma
Classification of Uveitis
Treatment of Uveitis
Examination of a Newborn and Child
Instillation of Eyedrops
Binocular Vision
Strabismus
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 8
Surgical Techniques
Aseptic Technique
Minor Office Surgery
The Operative Patient
Eye Surgery
Highlights of Ocular Surgery
Surgical Correction of Presbyopia
Surgical Corrective Procedures
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 9
Types of Surgery
Assisting the Surgeon
Care and Handling of Surgical Instruments
Lasers in Ophthalmology
Pumping and Spontaneous Emission
Safety in the Laser Clinic
Ambulatory Surgery
Preparation for Admission
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 10
Disorders and Ocular Imaging
Refractive Surgery
Corneal Collagen Crosslinking in the Management of Ectatic Diseases
Technique of CXL
Clinical Outcomes of CXL
Wavefront Aberrations and Custom Ablation
Optical Coherence Tomography
Wavefront Aberrations
Custom Ablation
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 11
Imaging and Special Procedures
Ophthalmic Photography
Digital Imaging
Goniography
Video Recording
Optical Coherence Tomography
Vitreomacular Traction
Computerized Corneal Topography
Specular Microscopy
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 12
Visual Aids and Ocular Vignettes
Partial Sight and Blindness
Total Blindness
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
History of Spectacles
Early Eyeglasses
The Frame
Art and the Eye
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 13
Role of Assistants in Eye Care
Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology Ethics
Informed Consent
Conflicts of Interest
Scope of Practice
Testing and Certification of Ophthalmic Skills
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 14
Role of Assistants in Eye Care, continued
Development of Allied Ophthalmic Personnel
International Community
Prevention of Blindness
Eye Banking
Atlas of Clinical Ophthalmic Disorders
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
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