Course Title: Work effectively in the ophthalmic industry

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2013

Course Code: EMPL9789C

Course Title: Work effectively in the ophthalmic industry

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4318 - Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing

Course Contact: Jade Cusworth

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8382

Course Contact Email: jade.cusworth@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Jade Cusworth
+61 3 9925 8382
jade.cusworth@rmit.edu.au

Leigh Robinson
+61 3 9925 4398
leigh.robinson@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 30

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This course describes the skills and knowledge required by workers in the Ophthalmic Industry to perform work that reflects an understanding of the structure and profile of the industry, the roles and relationships within and across the industry and key issues facing the industry

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	HLTOPD401C Work effectively in the ophthalmic industry
Element:	1. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and profile of the optical industry
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Describe the organisation of the optical industry 1.2 Explain the relationships between the different occupations and modes of practice within the optical industry 1.3 Describe and illustrate the operation of a typical laboratory or dispensary 1.4 Identify current legislation that impacts on the optical industry
Element:	2. Develop a knowledge of the structure of the eye
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Use accepted terminology to describe the normal structure, function and location of the eye 2.2 Describe the main defects of vision which can occur in the human eye 2.3 List and describe the major components of the eye
Element:	3. Use accepted terminology to identify and describe the various types of ophthalmic lenses and spectacle frames available within the industry
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Identify the different categories of ophthalmic lenses and spectacle frames 3.2 Describe the main characteristics of each of the general types of ophthalmic lenses and spectacle frames 3.3 Demonstrate the appropriate use of ophthalmic terminology
Element:	4. Recognise variations from normal functioning
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Describe common problems associated with the eye and its components using terms and concepts relevant to the ophthalmic industry 4.2 Describe methods of correcting defects of vision 4.3 Outline potential sources of infection relevant to the workplace and services provided
Element:	5. Document client information
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Use accepted protocols to document information in line with organisation requirements 5.2 Use appropriate terminology to document identified problems related to application of health care services 5.3 Document variations to the normal visual functions in line with accepted standards and notation
Element:	6. Work within organisation policies and procedures
Performance Criteria:	6.1 Access and follow organisation guidelines, policies and procedures 6.2 Follow organisation administrative practices and procedures 6.3 Access and follow legal and regulatory guidelines 6.4 Document relevant information/records

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

1. Read topic one in the Learner Guide: HLTOPD401C Work effectively in the ophthalmic industry. Upon completion of topic one complete the self-assessment checklist from the learning guide. Once you have done this progress to the next topic and continue until all topics are completed.

2. Once you have read all the topics and completed the self-assessments you are ready to do the online self-assessment. Please note that this is not an assessment task. The self-assessment will check your level of understanding of the unit and provide you with some feedback.

3. Read the Essential Knowledge document - Visual Physiology.

4. Refer to the Learning and Assessment Guide (LAG) items 1.1 – 1.7, 2.1, 3.1 – 3.3, 4.1 – 4.3 and 5.1 – 5.7. Familiarise yourself with the content.
 

Teaching Schedule

Attend Cluster 1. Dates for your group will be posted on blackboard.

Topic 1: The Ophthalmic Industry
Topic 2: The Eye
Topic 3: Lenses, frames and associated terminology
Topic 4: Specific ophthalmic workplace practices
 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

1. Learner Guide: HLTOPD401C Work effectively in the ophthalmic industry
2. Learning and Assessment Guide – Year 1
3. Additional learning materials available through the Learning Hub
4. RMIT Library (www.rmit.edu.au/library)
5. Essential Knowledge document: Visual Physiology

Overview of Assessment

Assessment may consist of examinations, quizzes, practical demonstration, work based assessment or simulation, assignments and submission of your learning and assessment guide (workplace evidence portfolio).

Assessment Tasks

Before attempting any of the assessment tasks below, ensure that you agree will all self-assessment checklists in the learner guide and that you have completed the online self-assessment quiz.

1. Complete online test titled HLTOPD401C Work effectively in the ophthalmic industry. This test consists of completing a series of 10 online questions. These questions may consist of true or false, multiple choice or short answer questions. In order to pass you need to correctly answer seven or more questions (7 out of 10).

2. Refer to your learning and assessment guide (LAG) and carefully read and complete items 1.1 – 1.7, 2.1, 3.1 – 3.3, 4.1 – 4.3 and 5.1 – 5.7. An RMIT University assessor will assess you on items 1.1 – 1.7, 2.1, 3.1 – 3.3, 4.1 – 4.3 and 5.1 – 5.7 during a work-based assessment and during your compulsory attendance at blocks in year 1. In addition your work assessor will include a range of verbal questions to ask during these assessment. An RMIT University assessor will talk to your employer to discuss your progress and development of workplace skills.

3. During your first work-based visit you will be given a 90 minute Cluster 1 Exam to complete under the supervision of your workplace supervisor. It will consist of short answer, multiple choice, and labelling of diagrams. Please note that this exam will cover HLTOPD401C, HLTWHS300A, HLTHIR301C, BSBWOR301B, SIRXSLS001A and BSBWOR401A.

4. At the end of the semester you will be required to submit a theory assignment that will posted online after you have completed Cluster 1 and will cover HLTOPD401C, HLTWHS300A, HLTHIR301C, BSBWOR301B, SIRXSLS001A and BSBWOR401A.

The Cluster 1 assessment due dates for your group will be given to you during your Cluster 1 attendance and posted on Blackboard.

Please note that you will need to demonstrate competency in all 4 of these assessment tasks in order to achieve competency for this unit.
 

Assessment Matrix

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