Part of a YH programme at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: OPTID20JÖN.
Product Knowledge of Contact Lenses, 10 YH credits, gives you knowledge, skills and competence in contact lenses and contact lens products and how to handle them safely. You learn about the risks of incorrect contact lens handling and develop the competence to give safe advice based on material, area of use and individual circumstances. After the course you can assist opticians with contact lens dispensing and carry out contact lens training with customers.
Duration: 2 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Beginner
CSN-eligible
Time commitment: 10 YH credits, equivalent to about 2 weeks of full-time study
The purpose of the course is to give students knowledge, skills and competence in contact lenses and contact lens products and their safe handling. The goal of the course is that students know the risks associated with incorrect contact lens handling and have the competence to give safe advice based on material, area of use and individual circumstances. After completing the course, students should be able to assist opticians with contact lens dispensing and carry out contact lens training with customers.
The purpose of the course is to give students knowledge, skills and competence in contact lenses and contact lens products and their safe handling. The goal of the course is that students know the risks associated with incorrect contact lens handling and have the competence to give safe advice based on material, area of use and individual circumstances. After completing the course, students should be able to assist opticians with contact lens dispensing and carry out contact lens training with customers.
What you will learn
What you learn.
You know the different types of contact lenses and contact lens products.
You know how to handle contact lenses safely.
You know the risks associated with incorrect contact lens handling.
You can give safe advice based on material, area of use and individual circumstances.
You can assist opticians with contact lens dispensing and carry out contact lens training with customers.
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Contact lenses and contact lens products
Review of different types of contact lenses and accessories.
Safe handling and risks
Risks of incorrect handling and how they can be prevented.
Advising customers
Giving safe advice based on material, use and individual needs.
Contact lens dispensing and training
Practical assistance to opticians with dispensing, and contact lens training with customers.
Target audience
Who is this for?
The course is aimed at YH students training to become optician assistants with a clinical focus.
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