OPH 102* Ocular Anatomy and Physiology (2) This course will present the normal anatomy of the adnexa, globe and visual pathway and the physiology of ocular movements and vision. In addition, some of the more common pathophysiology will be discussed and identified. PREREQUISITE: Formal admission to the Ophthalmic Medical Technician Program. COREQUISITES: OPH 105*,OPH 110C*, OPH 112*, OPH 150*. Thirty lecture hours per semester.
OPH 105* Introduction to Ophthalmic Medical Technology (2) This course introduces students to the history of Ophthalmic Medical Technology, including roles and responsibilities in the field. Ethics of patient care and medical economics will also be discussed. PREREQUISITES: Formal admission to the Ophthalmic Medical Technician Program. CO-REQUISITES: OPH 102*, OPH 110C*, OPH 112*, OPH 150*.
OPH 110C* Clinical Applications 1 (6) Supervised practice of clinical skills learned during the Fall Semester. 240 clinical hours per semester. PREREQUISITE: Formal admission to the Ophthalmic Medical Technician Program. COREQUISITES: OPH 102*, OPH 105*,OPH 112*, OPH 150*.
OPH 112* Ophthalmic Optics (2) Students will learn the basic physical, geometric, and physiologic optical principles as applied to the eye and visual system including the visual pathway, light transmission, absorption, reflection and refraction. PREREQUISITE: Formal admission to the Ophthalmic Medical Technician Program. CO-REQUISITES: OPH 102*, OPH 105*, OPH 110C, OPH150*.
OPH 120C* Clinical Applications II (9) Supervised practice of clinical skills learned during the Spring Semester. 360 clinical hours per semester. COREQUISITES: OPH 121*, OPH 123*, OPH 126*, OPH 127*, OPH 151*.
OPH 121* Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology (1) This course will acquaint the student with ocular pharmacology including diagnostic agents, therapeutic agents, antibiotics, topical anesthetics, antivirals, antihistamines/antiallergic agents, and many of the systemic medications with which they will come into contact. Indications for these agents and their common side effects will be discussed. A review of the autonomic nervous system as it relates to medications and their actions will be presented. COREQUISITES: OPH 120C*, OPH 123*, OPH 126*, OPH 127*, OPH 151*.
OPH 123* Introduction to Ophthalmic Diseases (1) Basic characteristics of common ocular disorders will be presented in this course. Included are: the anterior segment, ocular adnexa, posterior segment diseases and conditions most common to the ophthalmology practice. A review of systemic diseases relating to ocular conditions will be presented as well as common diagnostic and therapeutic treatments. Triage for ocular emergencies will be presented in detail. COREQUISITES: OPH 120C*, OPH 121*, OPH 126*, OPH 127*, OPH 151*.
OPH 126* Ocular Motility (2) Principles and techniques of keratometry, exophthalmometry, tonography, and advanced motility are presented with emphasis on skill development in these procedures. COREQUISITES: OPH 120C*, OPH 121*, OPH 123*, OPH 127*, OPH 151*. Fifteen lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
OPH 127* Refractometry/Retinoscopy (2) This course will introduce students to the principles and techniques of retinoscopy and refractometry measurements with emphasis on skill development using various retinoscopes. Principles and techniques of spectacle fitting and adjustment will also be included. CO-REQUISITES: OPH 120C*, OPH 121*, OPH 123*, OPH 126*, OPH 151*. Fifteen lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
OPH 130C* Clinical Applications III (4) Supervised practice of clinical skills learned during the Summer Semester. 160 clinical hours per semester. COREQUISITES: OPH 152* and OPH 153*.
OPH 150* Ophthalmic Procedures I (3) Basic principles and skills for ophthalmic procedures will be taught. These include visual acuity measurement, lens measurements, tonometry, charting, medical history documentation, use of slit lamp, OSHA requirements, and papillary exam. PREREQUISITE: Formal admission to the Ophthalmic Medical Technician Program. CO-REQUISITES: OPH 102*, OPH 105*, OPH 110C*, OPH 112*. Thirty lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
OPH 151* Ophthalmic Procedures II (2) This course introduces the student to the principles and techniques of visual field measurement, causes of visual field loss, basic external ophthalmic exam and the documentation of all testing and exam results. CO-REQUISITES: OPH 120C*, OPH 121*, OPH 123*, OPH 126*, OPH 127*. Fifteen lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
OPH 152* Ophthalmic Procedures III (3) This course introduces the students to the fundamentals of surgical assisting, microbial control procedures, and safe handling of equipment and supplies. Contact lens fitting and patient instruction techniques will also be covered. CO-REQUISITES: OPH 130C*, OPH 153*. Thirty lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
OPH 153* Ophthalmic Procedures IV (3) Students will learn to use specialized equipment to perform acuity testing, ultrasonography, ophthalmic photography, corneal topography. Basic interpretations of fluorescein angiography and laser procedures are also included.
CO-REQUISITES: OPH 130C*, OPH 152*. Thirty lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
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