OPT109 Ophthalmic Clinical Practicum II

This course requires a minimum of 240 hours of supervised ophthalmic assisting experience in an ambulatory care setting, which may include hospitals, clinics and/or offices of licensed ophthalmologists. Students must complete the requisite entry-level competencies for Ophthalmic Assistants as delineated in the course objectives. Students will perform both administrative and clinical competencies under the supervision of the ophthalmic practice team members. There will be ongoing evaluation of the student’s performance during the clinical experience.

Please Note: A CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), CHRI (Criminal Records Central Repository), and SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. Drug screening: Students enrolled in this academic course may be required to pass a drug screening analysis.