Course

31516325 Optical 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 (Course Outcomes)
  1. Analyze eyewear components
    Assessment Strategies
    participating in classroom and group discussions
    participating in lab activities
    completing a lab assignment
    completing a lab examination
    completing a quiz
    Criteria
    you describe frame materials
    you identify frame materials
    you identify frame types
    you identify frame components

  2. Measure frames
    Assessment Strategies
    participating in classroom and lab activities
    completing a lab assignment
    completing a lab examination
    completing a quiz
    Criteria
    you differentiate between the boxing and datum systems for measuring frames
    you measure, in millimeters, the eyesize
    you measure, in millimeters, the B measurement
    you calculate the frame difference
    you measure, in millimeters, the DBL
    you measure, in millimeters and inches, the temple length
    you measure, in millimeters, the lens c-size
    you calculate the minimum blank size

  3. Demonstrate insertion and removal of lenses from eyewear
    Assessment Strategies
    participating in lab activities
    participating in classroom and group discussions
    completing a lab assignment
    completing a lab examination
    completing a quiz
    Criteria
    you insert & remove lenses into a plastic and carbon frames
    you insert& remove lenses into a metal frame
    you insert & remove lenses into a nylon supra rimless frame
    you shrink a plastic or metal frame
    you stretch a plastic frame

  4. Demonstrate the usage of adjustment tools
    Assessment Strategies
    through participation in lab activities
    by completing a lab assignment
    by completing a quiz
    Criteria
    you differentiate adjustment tool
    you demonstrate adjustment tool usage

  5. Demonstrate eyewear alignment procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    participating in classroom and group discussions
    participating in lab activities
    completing a lab assignment
    achieving a minimum score of 52 (of 65) when aligning a frame
    completing a quiz
    Criteria
    you perform standard alignment of a plastic frame
    you perform standard alignment of a metal frame
    you demonstrate usage of adjustment tools in the alignment process

  6. Demonstrate eyewear adjustments and maintenance
    Assessment Strategies
    participating in classroom and group discussions
    completing a lab assignment
    completing a lab examination
    completing a quiz
    Criteria
    you adjust a plastic frame for a patient
    you adjust a metal frame for a patient
    you adjust a rimless frame for a patient
    you demonstrate usage of tools in the adjustment process
    you outline proper eyewear handling techniques
    you demonstrate proper eyewear cleaning techniques

  7. Explain frame styling and purchasing
    Assessment Strategies
    participating in role playing exercises
    participating in classroom and group discussions
    completing homework assignments
    completing a quiz
    Criteria
    you describe 7 face shapes
    you demonstrate basic frame styling techniques
    you describe frame inventory systems
    you outline frame buying procedures