Course Title: Dispense atypical prescriptions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2017
Class Number: 1972
Class Section: SS26
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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 / 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
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 |
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Element: |
1. Evaluate client needs |
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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 |
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Element: |
2. Determine specifications for atypical prescriptions |
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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 |
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Element: |
3. Fit frames and lenses for atypical prescriptions |
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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 |
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Element: |
4. Instruct client on wear and care |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
5. Finalise dispensing process |
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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
Classroom teacher delivery
Group work
Self directed learning
Practical skills workshop sessions
Teaching Schedule
Specsavers groups will be notified of their respective sessions by Specsavers Head Office.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
- System for Ophthalmic Dispensing by C Brooks & I Borish
(Online resource available through Blackboard) - Practical Optical Dispensing by Wilson & Daras
- PowerPoint Summary
- Additional learning materials available through Learning Hub
- RMIT Library (www.rmit.edu.au/library)
Students should also make note of the Student Services and Study and Learning Centre that are available to all enrolled students (www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre)
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.
Due dates
Due dates will be published in the "Assessment due dates" section on Blackboard.
Assessment Matrix
Interview/ Verbal Questioning |
Self-Reflections |
Assignment/ Project |
Case Study or Role Play |
Third Party Verification |
Workplace Performance |
Research or Report |
Portfolio of Evidence |
Written Tasks
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Other Information
This course guide applies to all Specsavers groups in term VE 2017
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