Admission Requirements When can you apply? Applications are accepted until the program start date. Applications for winter open March 20, Applications for fall open Oct.
Admission Requirements Admission and Selection Applications are accepted until the program start date but are subject to change. Winter start: applications are accepted starting March 31, Fall start: applications are accepted starting Oct.
Clinical Practicum Practicum placements in Calgary are limited. Direct Entry: four-step process Step 1: Read the program information to see the qualities needed for student success. Step 2: Ensure that you meet all of the admission requirements listed above. Admission will be extended on a first-qualified, first-offered basis until the program is full. Failure to meet anticipated final grades will result in offers being rescinded. Courses Program outline Looking for course descriptions and requisites?
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Next steps for incoming students Have you been accepted to this program? Ensure you complete all three steps below ahead of orientation. Have questions about this program? Contact us at School of Health and Public Safety Meet some of the instructors. More programs you may like Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting. Dental Assisting. Health Information Management. Representatives from each provincial body meet to create standards and processes for the industry. Educational Requirements. In general, individuals who wish to become an optician in Canada must complete a dispensing program offered through an accredited educational institution.
The optical programs offered through the NAIT are made available online and include an eyeglasses diploma, a certificate in contact lenses , a certificate in sight testing , and a certificate in the use of automated refracting. Each program is somewhat unique and the amount of time required to complete a program can be anywhere from one to four years. Examination Requirements. Once an aspiring optician has completed an approved training program, they are required to pass the National Optical Sciences Examinations.
These exams were developed out of the need for reciprocal licensing agreements among the provincial bodies and resulted in the adoption of the optical sciences 1 — eyeglasses examination and the optical sciences 2 advanced practice — contact lens examination.
And the teachers really care about you, not just how well you do on exams. It offers students of all ages and life stages hands-on, in-house learning. An accessible alternative to traditional two-year programs, the BCCO course is further distinguished by small class sizes, meaning students get individual attention and efficient structure. Six-month programs consisting of day classes commence every fall and spring, the timeline allowing graduates to enter the industry faster. Students can start their own businesses, purchase an established company many Baby Boomers are set to retire and are looking to sell their practices , or work at large retailers like Costco, IRIS or Walmart.
Finally, you will learn how to evaluate eyeglasses and provide follow-up care to your customers. During this course you will turn your theoretical knowledge into real world practice as you apply your learning in the lab. You will become familiar with the instruments, equipment and tools required for the process of eyeglass dispensing. You will learn how to take ocular measurements, manage infection control and aseptic techniques, as well as safe operating procedures, lens and frames specifications and validation.
Demonstrating customer services skills through professional communications will be practiced as you conduct assessments, provide client teaching and document appropriately. During this course, you will learn how lenses are tinted, spotted, surfaced, edged and mounted into eyeglasses.
The course will cover the calculations for determining the lens size required to ensure proper fitting into eyewear. You will learn the process of rejecting and accepting lenses based on ANSI standards. Following on from the foundational course in Semester I, you will learn how to be an advocate for your clients. To help meet the needs of our aging population, you will focus on how to communicate respectfully and appropriately with older adults.
In this combined theory and lab course, you will focus on supporting clients with low vision, reading low-vision prescriptions and working with current products.
During this three-week consolidated practicum, you will have the opportunity to put your eyeglass dispensing skills into practice under the supervision of a monitor. Students will receive exposure to the day-to-day operations of the workplace as well as experience in professional behaviour, patient care and instrumentation under the direct supervision of an optician, optometrist or ophthalmologist.
In this course you discuss basic business requirements for establishing and running a small business. During this course you will focus on topics such as gaining insight into client behavior, appealing to a target audience, developing promotional strategies, the art of upselling, interpreting buying patterns, selling on the phone and retaining a loyal customer base. In this course you will refresh your anatomy and physiology knowledge before exploring eye conditions common to contact lens wearers.
You will then learn methods for fitting and dispensing contact lenses. Contact lens materials, manufacturing processes, prescriptions and required instruments are all examined. You will discuss the different products available and how to promote optimal ocular health for contact lens wearers. You will apply your theoretical knowledge within the lab to provide safe, competent care when fitting soft and rigid lenses.
You will become proficient in conducting a client assessment, taking measurements, preparing and ordering lenses, then fitting, modifying and evaluating the finished contact lenses. Educating the client on proper care of contact lenses will be emphasized along with providing follow up care. During this three-week consolidated practicum, you will have the opportunity to perfect your contact lens fitting skills in a dispensing setting.
In the beginning of this course you will review the principles of refraction before discussing the pathophysiology of refractive conditions including astigmatism, anisometropia, and aniseikonic. In the second part of this course you will learn the automated refraction process and discuss its limitations, contraindications, and referrals before applying your knowledge of the process in the lab.
This course is offered in an online delivery format. You will learn to network effectively online and in person , to search and apply for jobs and to prepare targeted resumes and cover letters.
You are also provided with coaching and individualized instructor feedback on your resume, cover letter and interview skills. This final four-week preceptorship concludes the program and facilitates your transition from student to graduate.
A designated mentor will guide and encourage you to apply your knowledge, insight and skills in a professional setting.
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