They are skilled professionals who specialize in filling prescriptions for eyeglasses, contact lenses and low visual aids. This includes measurements of the eyes of the patient, preparing and delivering visual instruments, assisting the patient with contact lens and eyeglass selection, patient teaching, sales promotion and small business management practices. There is a range of career opportunities in the rapidly expanding field of vision care. Graduates can expect employment in retail eyewear outlets and optometrists or ophthalmologists offices. May 1 for September.
Early application is advised, since there are a limited number of seats available in the program.
This program offers a free Information Session. Lab courses provide skills in edging, fitting, tinting and customizing lenses, as well as calibrating and maintaining optical equipment and tools. You will gain knowledge required in the retail workplace, such as business management, interpersonal communications and practical writing. As well, practical experience will be provided through instructed practicums in the Douglas College Vision Centre or supervised work-site preceptorships. The curriculum for the second year will provide the theory, interpretation and dispensing skills for contact lens fitting.