Course Title: Dispense atypical prescriptions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: OPSC5062C
Course Title: Dispense atypical prescriptions
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4375 - Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing
Course Contact: Jade Cusworth / TImothy Haigh
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 8382 / 03 9925 4846
Course Contact Email: jade.cusworth@rmit.edu.au / timothy.haigh@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 120
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate client needs, take measurements and make calculations to facilitate effective dispensing for atypical prescriptions, including for low vision clients. Low vision occurs when, after accurate refraction and the provision of spectacles or contact lenses to correct the refractive error, good visual acuity is not achievable.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTOPD003 Dispense atypical prescriptions |
Element: |
1. Evaluate client needs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Interpret the parameters of atypical prescriptions and transpose as required 1.2 Analyse the prescription and identify areas of freedom and constraints 1.3 Assess the individual needs and requirements of the client 1.4 Select possible frame, lens and treatment combinations to suit individual requirements based on principles of low vision aid selection, depending on client's needs |
Element: |
2. Determine specifications for atypical prescriptions |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Take accurate measurements and make calculations necessary to accurately dispense atypical prescriptions 2.2 Select option that best meets cosmetic, optical and functional needs 2.3 Determine the correct working distance for low vision aids |
Element: |
3. Fit frames and lenses for atypical prescriptions |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Organise required fitting equipment and materials 3.2 Select and specify appropriate bevelling and edging requirements to enhance the cosmetics and quality of the spectacles 3.3 Select appropriate lens treatments or additional requirements to maximise the visual performance and enhance the quality of the finished spectacles 3.4 Measure and specify the most appropriate lens fitting criteria 3.5 Ensure the quality of the finished spectacles 3.6 Fit and adjust the spectacles to client needs |
Element: |
4. Instruct client on wear and care |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Provide client with details about how to wear the appliance 4.2 Offer information about appliance care routines 4.3 Reinforce and support advice provided by low vision practitioner on correct use of low-vision aids |
Element: |
5. Finalise dispensing process |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Complete financial transactions in accordance with relevant policies and procedures 5.2 Follow correct procedures for client rebates 5.3 Complete and store records in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and confidentiality requirements 5.4 Offer follow up services in accordance with organisation procedures |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit students should be able to:
- Evaluate client needs
- Determine specifications for atypical prescriptions
- Fit frames and lenses for atypical prescriptions
- Instruct client on wear and care
- Finalise dispensing process
Details of Learning Activities
A combination of activities will support students learning in this course, such as:
• Face to face and or online lectures to cover theoretical and practical concepts for each topic in the course
• Students will learn to apply their skills and knowledge to work integrated learning (WIL), during simulations and classroom based learning
• Observations of performance in the workplace and industry placement or simulated environment will be a valuable part of your learning experience
• Tutorial activities (individually and in teams) to discuss, debate, critique and consolidate your ideas and extend your understanding around key concepts within specific topics
• Online discussion and activities support you to collaborate with other students in your course and debate and debate and discuss ideas
• Self directed study time to enhance and strengthen your knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts
• To further facilitate learning, students are strongly encouraged to use a range of communication tools between themselves and their course instructor as well as between themselves and fellow students by using the online learning platform
Teaching Schedule
Atypical topics by dates 2017
Week # |
Week beginning |
Wednesday 09:30-12:30
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Wednesday 1:30-4:30 pm |
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20 |
08/05 |
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1. Evaluate client needs 1.1 Interpret the parameters of atypical prescriptions and transpose as required 1.2 Analyse the prescription and identify areas of freedom and constraints
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21 |
15/05 |
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1.3 Assess the individual needs and requirements of the client · The requirements of dispensing spectacles to clients with special -commonly occurring problems in a dispensing situation and outline possible solutions -the appropriate action to be taken according to prescription requirements and the special needs of the client -the low vision and how various aids may be used to assist such clients -visual screening and define visual work health and safety (WHS) requirements in industry
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22 |
22/05 |
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1.4 Select possible frame, lens and treatment combinations to suit individual requirements based on principles of low vision aid selection, depending on client’s needs · Types of ophthalmic lenses and spectacle frames and their performance characteristics · Accurately analyse the performance of an optical appliance and determine whether this meets specifications
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23 |
29/05 |
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· Assist clients select the most appropriate optical appliance, including: · how to assess the client needs and interpret the requirements of a prescription · the principles of cosmetics and fashion to spectacle selection · the important parameters of lifestyle and image in the selection of spectacles · how to select suitable frames for clients · how to select a suitable lens and lens treatment for the client · the inter-pupillary distance and multifocal fitting heights · basic facial fitting and adjustment of spectacle frames and mounts
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24 |
05/06 |
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2. Determine specifications for atypical prescriptions 2.1 Take accurate measurements and make calculations necessary to accurately dispense atypical prescriptions 2.2 Select option that best meets cosmetic, optical and functional needs 2.3 Determine the correct working distance for low vision aids
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25 |
12/06 |
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3. Fit frames and lenses for atypical prescriptions 3.1 Organise required fitting equipment and materials 3.2 Select and specify appropriate bevelling and edging requirements to enhance the cosmetics and quality of the spectacles 3.3 Select appropriate lens treatments or additional requirements to maximise the visual performance and enhance the quality of the finished spectacles 3.4 Measure and specify the most appropriate lens fitting criteria 3.5 Ensure the quality of the finished spectacles 3.6 Fit and adjust the spectacles to client needs · Apply a range of strategies to resolve problems encountered in supplying optical appliances in accordance with industry best practice
· Apply Australian Standards to verification of completed spectacles
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26 |
19/06 |
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4. Instruct client on wear and care 4.1 Provide client with details about how to wear the appliance 4.2 Offer information about appliance care routines 4.3 Reinforce and support advice provided by low vision practitioner on correct use of low-vision aids
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27 |
26/06 |
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5. Finalise dispensing process 5.1 Complete financial transactions in accordance with relevant policies and procedures 5.2 Follow correct procedures for client rebates 5.3 Complete and store records in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and confidentiality requirements 5.4 Offer follow up services in accordance with organisation procedures · Anticipate, identify and solve problems encountered when dispensing spectacles including: -how to visualise the completed spectacles to anticipate problems with weight, lens thickness, centration or curvature -the steps in spectacle hand-over -how to identify and remedy wearing problems commonly occurring with the completed spectacles
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28 |
03/07 |
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Semester Break, 3-14 July |
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29 |
10/07 |
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Semester Break, 3-14 July |
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30 |
17/07 |
Spectacle magnification including: - effects on visual acuity - positive v negative lenses - retinal image size Calculate spectacle magnification and determine ways to reduce the effects of aniseikonia |
Spectacle magnification including: - effects on visual acuity - positive v negative lenses - retinal image size Calculate spectacle magnification and determine ways to reduce the effects of aniseikonia
Low vision, what is it, and how various aids may be used to assist such clients Field of view including: - apparent v real - aspheric lenses - calculations - high minus corrections - high plus corrections
Calculate field of view and determine ways to improve the field of view
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31 |
24/07 |
High ametropia including: - back Vertex Power - Front Vertex Power - compensated surface power - corrections - prescription requirements and constraints - thick lens power
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Calculate vertex distance and measurements including: - change in vertex distance - compensated power (Fc) - effective power (Fe) - effectivity - prescriptions requiring compensations vertex distance measurement techniques |
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32 |
31/07 |
Aphakic lenses including: - aspheric lens design - centering - compensating for BVD change - edging,/bevelling treatments - full field lens design - general problems associated with dispensing aphakic lenses including jack-in-the-box effect and ring scotoma - lenticular designs
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Aphakic lenses including: - aspheric lens design - centering - compensating for BVD change - edging,/bevelling treatments - full field lens design - general problems associated with dispensing aphakic lenses including jack-in-the-box effect and ring scotoma - lenticular designs
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33 |
07/08 |
Multifocal and progressive lenses including: appropriate formulae when performing calculations related to multifocal and progressive lenses the range of multifocal and progressive lenses available |
High minus lenses and negative lenticulars including: · centering · compensating for BVD change · dispensing high index materials · edging/bevelling treatments · high index materials · lenticular types and designs · surface reflections and the need for AR and multi-coatings
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34 |
14/08 |
The concepts and principles behind the design of spectacle lenses including examples of current lens designs how lens aberrations can be corrected or reduced how to determine and specify appropriate lens design the design and performance of spectacle lenses the function of aspheric lens designs the six main types of aberrations which are encountered in specific lenses |
Handling aniso and antimetropia including: - base curve selection - correcting vertical imbalance problems - effects of lens form (shape) - effects of thickness - prism differential Calculate differential prismatic effect and compensation using different sized segments or slab off bifocals |
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35 |
21/08 |
Multifocal and progressive lenses including: appropriate formulae when performing calculations related to multifocal and progressive lenses the range of multifocal and progressive lenses available Visual physiology including: common disorders of the eye structure of the human eye and its physiological functioning the procedures involved in cataract extraction with intra-ocular lens the processes and assessment of vision, colour vision and perception |
- Calculate differential prismatic effect and compensation using different sized segments or slab off bifocals
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36 |
28/08 |
Multifocal and progressive lenses including: appropriate formulae when performing calculations related to multifocal and progressive lenses the range of multifocal and progressive lenses available
The requirements of dispensing spectacles to clients with special commonly occurring problems in a dispensing situation and outline possible solutions the appropriate action to be taken according to prescription requirements and the special needs of the client the low vision and how various aids may be used to assist visual screening and define visual work health and safety (WHS) requirements in industry |
High prismatic corrections including: edging/bevelling treatments fresnels and their use high horizontal prism high vertical prism
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37 |
04/09 |
The requirements of dispensing spectacles to clients with special commonly occurring problems in a dispensing situation and outline possible solutions the appropriate action to be taken according to prescription requirements and the special needs of the client the low vision and how various aids may be used to assist visual screening and define visual work health and safety (WHS) requirements in industry
Contact lenses including: acceptable hygiene standards Australian Standards for completed spectacles examples of causes of wearing problems and demonstrate an awareness of appropriate referral protocol and procedures health fund and rebate requirements lens hygiene and the correct procedures for lens maintenance relevant Quality Assurance Standards the correct methods of contact lens handling, insertion and removal the parameters of contact lenses from prescription data supplied and describing how lenses are manufactured |
· Compound and resolving prism · legal and ethical considerations for dispensing optical advice to clients: · duty of care · informed consent · privacy, confidentiality and disclosure · records management · work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations · work health and safety
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38 |
11/09 |
Commonly occurring problems and potential solutions in a dispensing situation Contact lenses including: acceptable hygiene standards Australian Standards for completed spectacles examples of causes of wearing problems and demonstrate an awareness of appropriate referral protocol and procedures health fund and rebate requirements lens hygiene and the correct procedures for lens maintenance relevant Quality Assurance Standards the correct methods of contact lens handling, insertion and removal the parameters of contact lenses from prescription data supplied and describing how lenses are manufactured |
Assist clients select the most appropriate optical appliance, including: how to assess the client’s needs and interpret the requirements of a prescription the principles of cosmetics and fashion to spectacle selection the important parameters of lifestyle and image in the selection of spectacles how to select suitable frames for clients how to select a suitable lens and lens treatment for the client the inter-pupillary distance and multifocal
fitting heights basic facial fitting and adjustment of spectacle frames and mounts
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39 |
18/09 |
Contact lenses including: acceptable hygiene standards Australian Standards for completed spectacles examples of causes of wearing problems and demonstrate an awareness of appropriate referral protocol and procedures health fund and rebate requirements lens hygiene and the correct procedures for lens maintenance relevant Quality Assurance Standards the correct methods of contact lens handling, insertion and removal the parameters of contact lenses from prescription data supplied and describing how lenses are manufactured |
Dispense optical appliances including the ability to: assess client needs and interpret the requirements of a prescription apply the principles of cosmetic and fashion to spectacle selection facilitate the selection of suitable frames for clients facilitate the selection of suitable lens style and lens treatment for clients perform basic facial fitting and adjustment of spectacle frames and mounts visualise the completed spectacles to anticipate problems with weight, lens thickness, centration or curvature be competent in spectacle handover identify and remedy common wearing problems determine the specifications and parameters when dispensing progressive lenses |
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40 |
25/09 |
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Mid Semester Break, 25 September-1 October 2017 |
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41 |
02/10 |
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Industry Placements: 3 weeks commencing 2 October 2017 |
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42 |
09/10 |
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Industry Placements |
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43 |
16/10 |
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Industry Placements |
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44 |
23/10 |
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Final Exams |
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45 |
30/10 |
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Final Exams |
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46 |
06/11 |
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No Class |
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Trainee Groups:
OP46 Cluster 5: 20-24th March 2017
OP47 Cluster 4: 22-26th May 2017
Cluster 5: 14-18th August 2017
Specsavers Students are required to attend 5 Clusters. The dates will be communicated by Specsavers and will be published on Blackboard.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
D. A. Wilson and S. Daras (2014) ’Practical Optical Dispensing’ (3rd Edition), TAFENSW Western Sydney Institute Print + Media, NSW
C. W. Brooks and I. M. Borish (2007) ’System for Ophthalmic Dispensing’ (3rd Edition), Butterworth-Heinemann, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.
PowerPoint Summary
Additional learning materials available through Learning Hub
RMIT Library (www.rmit.edu.au/library)
Overview of Assessment
You must demonstrate Performance and Knowledge Evidence of the unit in order to be deemed competent.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
You may be assessed by:
• Oral or written questioning
• Oral presentations
• Assignments and projects
• Direct observation of actual work practice
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and/or audio files
• Work-based activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Primary assessment involves on-going practical and applied assessment in a clinical workplace or simulated environment such as a supervised student clinic or at a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement activity.
Competency based training requires you to be in attendance in order for assessment to be undertaken.
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
All Assessment tasks should be performed or submitted by their due dates.
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.) OR you do attend, but your performance has been affected, you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 2 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to submit by the due date (e.g. assignment, report, project etc.):
• you may submit an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK for an extension of time of up to seven (7) calendar days or less. This must be lodged with the Program Coordinator 1 working day before the original due date. If granted, you will have the opportunity to submit up to 7 days later than the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension or speak to your Program Coordinator.
Or:
• you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 2 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to submit the assessment task more than 7 days after the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
You are expected to prepare all assignments and other written work in a professional manner. More information on general academic study and writing skills can be found on the “Learning Lab” http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/. All work submitted for assessment must be submitted electronically unless otherwise advised.
Students must keep a copy of all submitted assessments including electronic copies.
Harvard style is used for all referencing and for bibliography.
RMIT University has a strict policy on academic integrity and plagiarism and. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
Your rights and responsibilities as a student can be found at http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/rights-and-responsibilities
This course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced at www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment
Credit transfer and RPL
Credit transfer is available to students who have already completed the same or similar courses. Recognition of prior learning is available to students who have relevant prior skills or experience. Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=8u7jborsx9dy
Assessment Tasks
1. Written Tasks: Atypical prescriptions online assessment. Atypical prescriptions assignment. Atypical prescriptions case studies
2. Evidence log: a collection of evidence activities to prove competence, knowledge and skill in a variety of elements and performance criteria across a range of units.
Full Time students due dates:
- Case studies in class due 20/09/2017
- Atypical Assignment due by 02/10/2017
- Evidence log activities due by 30/10/2017
- Online Quiz due by 30/10/2017
Specsavers and Trainee Program Assessment due dates:
The due dates for assessments will vary for the individual Specsavers and Trainee Program groups. These dates will be posted in the "Assessment Dates" sectionof Blackboard.
OP46 GroupDue Dates:
- Atypical Prescriptions Case Studies Cluster 5 attendance (week beginning 20.03.2017)
- Atypical Prescriptions Assignment due by 08.06.2017
- Evidence Log due by 08.06.2017
- Atypical Online Quiz due by 08.06.2017
OP47 Group Due Dates:
- Atypical Prescriptions Case Studies Cluster 5 attendance (week beginning 14.08.2017)
- Atypical Prescriptions Assignment due by 09.10.2017
- Evidence Log due by 03.11.2017
- Atypical Online Quiz due by 03.11.2017
Please note that you will need to be deemed satisfactory in all assessment tasks in order to achieve competency for this unit.
Assessment Matrix
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