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Explore stress management skills
Assessment Strategies
Graded Written Discussion Board Post
Criteria
Define stress
Differentiate positive and negative stressors
Explore the body's response to stress
Explore stress producing situations
Explore assertiveness within stress management
Explore stress management techniques
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Explore time management skills
Assessment Strategies
Graded Written Discussion Board Post
Criteria
Analyze organization and organizational myths
Analyze current personal time schedule
Explore delegation techniques
Identify time management techniques
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Adhere to proper ethics and conduct of an optometric technician
Assessment Strategies
Graded Written Discussion Board Post, Exam, Role Play and/or Scenario Response
Criteria
Display professional enthusiasm
Display teamwork
Accept authority
Demonstrate confidentiality
Demonstrate honesty
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Discuss patient communication techniques
Assessment Strategies
Graded Written Discussion Board Post, Exam, Role Play and/or Scenario Response
Criteria
Explore the communication process and general rules of communication
Explore communication breakdowns
Analyze communication principles
Explore listening skills
Identify poor listening behavior
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Discuss communication techniques for use with special patients
Assessment Strategies
Graded Written Discussion Board Post, Exam, Role Play and/or Scenario Response
Criteria
Explore communication techniques used with patients of differing ages, such as elderly and young patients
Explore communication techniques used with angry patients
Explore communication techniques used with hearing-impaired patients
Explore communication techniques used with special patients
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Produce a resume
Assessment Strategies
Written Document, Graded Written Discussion Board Post
Criteria
Resume includes contact information
Resume includes summary of education and related experience
Resume is 100% accurate in spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Resume is produced in a format that is easy to share online, via email, or within a job search system
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Produce an application letter
Assessment Strategies
Written Document, Graded Written Discussion Board Post
Criteria
Letter includes your current contact information
Letter is formatted using block style with an easy to read font 10-14 points
Letter includes a date
Letter includes contact person's name, title, organization, and address
Letter addresses the contact person appropriately, without assuming gender or status (for example, by Ms. or Mrs.)
Letter includes opening paragraph sharing how you learned about the position
Letter includes a middle paragraph which gives a summary of your background and critical skills that make you qualified for the position
Letter includes a closing which describes your availability for the job, where you can be contacted, when you are going to contact the hiring person for an appointment to discuss your application, and a thank you statement
Letter is 100% accurate in spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Letter is produced in a format that is easy to share online, via email, or within a job search system
Letter is one page
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Produce a thank you for the interview letter
Assessment Strategies
Written Document, Graded Written Discussion Board Post
Criteria
Letter greets the recipient appropriately, without assuming gender or status (for example, by Ms. or Mrs.)
Letter expresses gratitude and thankfulness for opportunity to interview
Letter demonstrates your interest
Letter is emailed or handwritten, matching what is best for the pursued job and recipient
Letter is 100 percent accurate in grammar, punctuation, and spelling
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Analyze interview techniques
Assessment Strategies
Graded Written Discussion Board Post, Exam, Role Play and/or Scenario Response
Criteria
Analyze interview guidelines and best practices
Formulate responses to potential interview questions
Introduce yourself in a courteous manner
Have a firm handshake
Act professionally and dress appropriately for the type of job
Keep answers concise, using an example
Maintain a conversational flow
Smile, nod, give nonverbal feedback to the interviewer
Be enthusiastic: have a positive attitude
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Identify varying cultures and underrepresented populations in patient care
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Graded written discussion board post
Criteria
Explore varying populations in health care
Differentiate types of populations in health care
Identify a minimum of 3 varying cultures other than your own, that you can expect to encounter during clinical rotations
Paper includes a summary of different cultures' norms, practices, and actions and how they differ from your own
Paper includes at least two examples of how you can be a better clinician and communicator, respecting those varying cultures in the work place
Paper includes a brief and complete overview of three cultures other than your own
Paper includes a description of what you found interesting about each of the cultures
Paper is 500-750 words with no spelling or grammatical errors
Paper uses 11 or 12 point font