31516325Optical Dispensing 1
Course Information
Description
This hydbrid course covers frame definition, parts and types of frames, measurement of frames and lenses, alignment of frames, inserting and removing lenses, introduction to dispensing of eyewear and frame repairs.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Analyze eyewear componentsAssessment Strategiesparticipating in classroom and group discussionsparticipating in lab activitiescompleting a lab assignmentcompleting a lab examinationcompleting a quizCriteriayou describe frame materialsyou identify frame materialsyou identify frame typesyou identify frame components
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Measure framesAssessment Strategiesparticipating in classroom and lab activitiescompleting a lab assignmentcompleting a lab examinationcompleting a quizCriteriayou differentiate between the boxing and datum systems for measuring framesyou measure, in millimeters, the eyesizeyou measure, in millimeters, the B measurementyou calculate the frame differenceyou measure, in millimeters, the DBLyou measure, in millimeters and inches, the temple lengthyou measure, in millimeters, the lens c-sizeyou calculate the minimum blank size
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Demonstrate insertion and removal of lenses from eyewearAssessment Strategiesparticipating in lab activitiesparticipating in classroom and group discussionscompleting a lab assignmentcompleting a lab examinationcompleting a quizCriteriayou insert & remove lenses into a plastic and carbon framesyou insert& remove lenses into a metal frameyou insert & remove lenses into a nylon supra rimless frameyou shrink a plastic or metal frameyou stretch a plastic frame
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Demonstrate the usage of adjustment toolsAssessment Strategiesthrough participation in lab activitiesby completing a lab assignmentby completing a quizCriteriayou differentiate adjustment toolyou demonstrate adjustment tool usage
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Demonstrate eyewear alignment proceduresAssessment Strategiesparticipating in classroom and group discussionsparticipating in lab activitiescompleting a lab assignmentachieving a minimum score of 52 (of 65) when aligning a framecompleting a quizCriteriayou perform standard alignment of a plastic frameyou perform standard alignment of a metal frameyou demonstrate usage of adjustment tools in the alignment process
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Demonstrate eyewear adjustments and maintenanceAssessment Strategiesparticipating in classroom and group discussionscompleting a lab assignmentcompleting a lab examinationcompleting a quizCriteriayou adjust a plastic frame for a patientyou adjust a metal frame for a patientyou adjust a rimless frame for a patientyou demonstrate usage of tools in the adjustment processyou outline proper eyewear handling techniquesyou demonstrate proper eyewear cleaning techniques
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Explain frame styling and purchasingAssessment Strategiesparticipating in role playing exercisesparticipating in classroom and group discussionscompleting homework assignmentscompleting a quizCriteriayou describe 7 face shapesyou demonstrate basic frame styling techniquesyou describe frame inventory systemsyou outline frame buying procedures