Course Title: Dispense atypical prescriptions

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2020

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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

Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 8382

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


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Ralph Richter: ralph.richter@rmit.edu.au

Timothy Haigh: timothy.haigh@rmit.edu.au

Leigh Robinson: leigh.robinson@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 120

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 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 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


See elements above

 


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

OP Trainee Groups

The course is delivered in block four (4)  as follows

 

C4375A – OPSC5062C - Block 4 - Teaching Schedule

 

Mornings

Afternoons

Day 1

 

HLTOPD003: Dispense atypical prescriptions

High prismatic corrections

Edging and beveling

Fresnels and their use

High horizontal prism

High vertical prism

Splitting prism

Day 2

HLTOPD003: Dispense atypical prescriptions

Explain what Atypical Prescriptions are and why we need to mindful of them

Types of atypical prescriptions, how to interpret and transpose them

Anisometropia

Aphakia

High Ametropia

Prism

BVD Explanation and Calculations

Change in vertex distance, Compensated power

Effective power, Prescriptions requiring compensation

HLTOPD003: Dispense atypical prescriptions

Aphakia and Aphakic Lenses

Aspheric lens design

Centering

Compensating for vertex distance change

Edging and beveling

Full field lens designs

Jack in the box effect and ring scotoma

High Minus and Negative Lenticulars

Centering

Compensating for vertex distance changes

Dispensing high index materials

Edging and beveling

High index materials

Lenticular types and designs

Surface reflections and the need for anti-reflection coating

Low Vision

Special or complex needs

What is Low Vision

Aids that are available

Day 3

HLTOPD003: Dispense atypical prescriptions

Spectacle Magnification

Effects on visual acuity

Positive compared to negative lenses

Retinal image size

Spec Mag calculations

Field of View

Apparent v Real

Aspheric lenses

High minus corrections

High Plus corrections

 

Day 4

HLTOPD003: Dispense atypical prescriptions

Differential Prism

Calculate differential prismatic effect

Compensating using different seg sizes

Fresnel prisms 

Slab off bifocals

 

Day 5

   

 

 

Specsavers Groups

The course is delivered in session four (4)  as follows

 

C4375S Atypical prescriptions - Session 4 Teaching Schedule

 

Morning

Afternoon

Day 1

Exam

Atypical Prescriptions

Types of atypical prescriptions, how to interpret and transpose them

Anisometropia, Aphakia, High Ametropia, Prism

BVD Explanation and Calculations

Change in vertex distance, Compensated power

Effective power, Prescriptions requiring compensation

Paediatric Dispensing

Low Vision

Special or complex needs, What is Low Vision

Aids that are available

Focimetry

 

Day 2

Field of View

Apparent v Real, Aspheric lenses

High minus corrections, High Plus corrections

Aphakia and Aphakic Lenses

Aspheric lens design, Centering, Compensating for vertex distance change, Edging and beveling, Full field lens designs

Jack in the box effect and ring scotoma

High Minus and Negative Lenticulars

Centering, Compensating for vertex distance changes

Dispensing high index materials, Edging and beveling

High index materials, Lenticular types and designs

Surface reflections and the need for anti-reflection coating

Differential Prism

Calculate differential prismatic effect

Compensating using different seg sizes, Fresnel prisms or slab off bifocals

High prismatic corrections

Edging and beveling, Fresnels and their use

High horizontal prism, High vertical prism

Splitting prism

Focimetry/repairs

Day 3

Spectacle Magnification

Effects on visual acuity, Positive compared to negative lenses

Retinal image size, Spec Mag calculations

 

Atypical practice case study 

Focimetry

 

 

Dates for the teaching blocks will vary for the individual Program groups. These dates will be posted in Canvas.

 

 


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 CANVAS

RMIT Library (www.rmit.edu.au/library)


Overview of Assessment

Assessment task 1-4 - Atypical prescriptions Case Studies

Assessment task 5 - Workplace Evidence Log Book

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Assessment Tasks

 

Assessment task 1-4 - Atypical prescriptions Case Studies

The case studies are written tasks that will assess your ability to apply atypical dispensing theory in making the correct choice of appliance for your customers. Each case study will address a different prescription scenario.

 

Assessment task 5 - Workplace Evidence Log Book

The log book gathers evidence of your experience in the workplace. 

 

Due Dates

The due dates for assessments will vary for the individual Program groups. These dates will be posted in Canvas.


Assessment Matrix

 

 

Other Information

Important information regarding Assessment Tasks:

Each individual assessment may only be resubmitted once.

Resubmissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the Program Coordinator, after consultation with the teacher.

All students will be contacted with 7 days by their course coordinator in regards to resubmission completion dates.

Please note an opportunity to repeat placement (Full time students ONLY)is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Program Coordinator/Program Manager.

 

EXTENSION OR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

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 5 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.

Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.

If you require further information please contact your teacher or Program Coordinator.

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