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SPECIFIC PROGRAM
STANDARDS |
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Standard Number: OD04-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Opticianry, Diploma program.
Admission refers to regular admission into an diploma program.
Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated diploma program admissions policies and procedures.
Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Opticianry, Diploma profession.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Opticianry, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.
The requirements for admission to the Opticianry, Diploma program are:
a.
documentation
of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency
Certificate requirements;
b.
achievement
of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as
specified in GDTAE document Minimum
Program Entrance Scores; and
c.
completion of
application and related procedures.
Admission of transfer students to the Opticianry program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:
a.
regular
admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree
granting institution; and
b.
proper completion of application and related
procedures
Standard Number: OD04-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)
Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Opticianry, Diploma program.
Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.
Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.
Provisional admission to the Opticianry, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.
The requirements for provisional admission to the Opticianry, Diploma program are:
a.
documentation
of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency
Certificate requirements;
b.
achievement
of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math
as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program
Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions
personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and
c.
completion of
application and related procedures.
All Opticianry, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.
Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Standard Number: OD04-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
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A Program Major Code of OD04 and a Program CIP Code of 511801 are applied to the Opticianry, Diploma program. |
Assignment of a statewide Program Major Code OD04 and Program CIP Code 511801 to the Program Title, diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Program Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Program Major Code and Program CIP Code.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Program Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Program Major Code.
Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a Specialization Major Code and Specialization CIP Code for each option.
Standard Number: OD04-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)
The Opticianry, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.
Programs are assigned an identical Major Code OD04 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.
The Opticianry, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of OD04, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:
Opticianry, Diploma
The Opticianry program prepares students for employment in a variety of
positions in today's Opticianry field.
The Opticianry program provides learning opportunities which introduce,
develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and
attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides
opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area
of Opticianry management. Graduates of
the program receive an Opticianry diploma.
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General Core Course Title |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Business English [P/C] ENG 097, or
entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score
levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved
DTAE admission score levels |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Business Math [P] MAT 097, or entrance arithmetic score
in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development [P/C] Provisional
admission |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
13 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
13 |
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Course |
Occupational Course Title |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Introduction to Microcomputers [P] Provisional admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Introduction to Ophthalmic Optics [P]
Provisional admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Eye Anatomy and Physiology [P] OPD 101 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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Applied Optical Theory [P]
OPD 101, Program admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Optical Laboratory Techniques I [P/C] Provisional admission |
4 |
2 |
9 |
15 |
8 |
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Optical Laboratory Techniques II [P]
OPD 106 |
4 |
2 |
9 |
15 |
8 |
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Contact Lens Instrumentation [P]
OPD 102, Program admission |
5 |
0 |
3 |
8 |
6 |
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Frame Selection and Dispensing [P]
OPD 106, Program admission |
2 |
4 |
6 |
12 |
6 |
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Soft Contact Lenses [P] OPD 108 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
12 |
6 |
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Eyewear Lens Selection and Dispensing [P]
OPD 109 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
12 |
6 |
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Rigid Contact Lenses [P] OPD 111 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
12 |
6 |
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Opticianry Sales [P]
OPD 112 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
12 |
6 |
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Contact Lens Review [P]
OPD 113 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
6 |
3 |
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Opticianry Review [P] OPD 114 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
6 |
3 |
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Opticianry Occupation-Based Instruction [P] OPD 114 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
18 |
6 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
39 |
34 |
75 |
148 |
81 |
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Opticianry, Diploma
94 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation
Accreditation and Certification
The Opticianry, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).
Opticianry, Diploma Program Curriculum Model
The standard curriculum for Opticianry, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical institutes may implement the Opticianry, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.
First Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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ENG 111 |
Business English |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OPD 101 |
Introduction to Opticianry |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OPD 106 |
Optical Laboratory Techniques I |
4 |
2 |
9 |
15 |
8 |
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Total |
14 |
2 |
9 |
25 |
18 |
Second Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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MAT 111 |
Business Math |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OPD 102 |
Eye Anatomy and Physiology |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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OPD 107 |
Optical Laboratory Techniques II |
4 |
2 |
9 |
15 |
8 |
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SCT 100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Total |
13 |
8 |
9 |
30 |
20 |
Third Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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OPD 103 |
Applied Optical Theory |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OPD 108 |
Contact Lens Instrumentation |
5 |
0 |
3 |
8 |
6 |
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OPD 109 |
Frame selection and Dispensing |
2 |
4 |
6 |
12 |
6 |
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Total |
12 |
4 |
9 |
25 |
17 |
Fourth Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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OPD 111 |
Soft Contact lens |
2 |
4 |
6 |
12 |
6 |
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OPD 112 |
Eyewear Lens Selection and
Dispensing |
2 |
4 |
6 |
12 |
6 |
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EMP 100 |
Interpersonal Relations and Professional
Development |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Total |
7 |
8 |
12 |
27 |
15 |
Fifth Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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OPD 113 |
Rigid Contact Lenses |
2 |
4 |
6 |
12 |
6 |
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OPD 114 |
Ophthalmic Sales |
2 |
4 |
6 |
12 |
6 |
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Total |
4 |
8 |
12 |
24 |
12 |
Sixth Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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OPD 117 |
Contact Lens Review |
1 |
2 |
3 |
6 |
3 |
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OPD 118 |
Opticianry Review |
1 |
2 |
3 |
6 |
3 |
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OPD 119 |
Opticianry Occupation-Based Instruction |
0 |
0 |
18 |
18 |
6 |
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Total |
2 |
4 |
24 |
30 |
12 |
Opticianry, Diploma
50 mm lens
8 Color tinting unit
Acuity projector
Adj. Spring Stand
Anvil and Hammer set
Automatic sphere polisher
Background illuminaotr
Balsonic Cleaner
Bench vise
Bev-Trol edger
Biomicroscope
Blocker
Box-o-graph
Cabinet lens, 14 drawer steel
Cabinet dispenser
Caliper gauge
Chair with and without casters
Charts, head anatomy and eye anatomy
Clipper caps
Compact lens heat treat
Computer printer
Computer
Contact lens training module
Contact lesn diameter gauge
Coolant/recirculating pump w/tank
Corneal reflection pupillometer
Cylinder surfacing machine
Cylinder surfacer
Dial thickness gauge
Diamond generator wheel
Diamond hand edger
Diamond edger conversion kit
Diffusion oven
Disinfection unit, thermal disotmeter, franel
Drill, lens, w/diamond drills
Dryer, lens, and sound box
Edger, hand, with motor
Edging machine
Eye gauge magnifier
Facet master
Fitting table
Frame display
Frame warmer
Geneva lens measure
Grinder, spherical
Groove master
Hidden hinge repair kit
High speed lab cutter
Hot plate
ICTV attachment
Instrument table
Keratometer
Keratoscope
Lab cutter w/stand
Lamp I, vigor fluorescent
Lens cutting machine
Lens dryer
Lens groover
Lens generator
Lens chucker
LEns edger
Lens deblocker
Lens calipers
Lens measuring instrument
Lens marker/blocker
Lens measure
LEns clock
Lens gauge
Lens bloker
LEns grinding wheel
Lenscometer
Lesometer
Machine, polishing and fining
Media cabinet
Mini-charger
Mini-four dye unit, 4 tank mirrors
Monocular radiuscope
Ophthalmometer
Overhead projector
Pad-a-lap
Pattern maker
PD gauge
Pixmobile
Polisher, dual
Polisher
Portable sink module
Portable light box
Printer for porjection lensmeter
Profile analzyer
Projection, overhead
Rack, lap grinding
Reclaim tank
Slitlamp
Soft lens organizer
Soldering machine
Spinner tool
Steel mach bench 32x23x72
Steel mach bench w/sink m/1033
Stool with and without casters
Surface saver shystem
Surfacer, sperical table
Tester, safety lenses
Tester, drop 5/8 " steel ball
Tool, metal grinding cyl. & sph.
Tools, optical
Torch
Trial frame set
Trail lens set
Tripod/dolly
Ultrasonic cleaner
Vertometer
Video camera
Video recorder
Video monitor
VTR/monitor
Warmer, dual frame
Model - eyeball and part of orbit, enlarged three time, separates into parts
Model - enlarged five time, separates into parts.
Posted: 03/13/08