Opticians Apprentice CSC

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PURPOSE

Successful completion of the Opticians Apprentice Career Studies Certificate will prepare students for employment in the eye care field throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

This program is offered solely to provide the required related instruction component of the Virginia Department of Workforce and Advancement (VaDOWDA) Opticians Apprentice program.

OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Students who successfully complete this career studies certificate and complete the 4,000 hours of on-the-job training as a Virginia DOWDA registered apprentice will be eligible to sit for the licensure examination to become an optician in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Measure and verify frame and lens parameters within state and national guidelines
Accurately measure and verify frame and lens parameters according to relevant state and national standards. Select appropriate ophthalmic products, considering both the patient’s prescription requirements and their unique lifestyle needs
Apply theoretical knowledge of optical terminology, formulas, instrumentation, lens and frame materials, and finishing techniques to fabricate single-vision and multifocal prescription eyewear
Demonstrate knowledge of single vision and multifocal prescriptions and their related formulas for analysis
Entry-level knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the eye as it pertains to the practice of opticianry

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

General college curricular admission

PROGRAM NOTES

In addition to the general college curricular admission requirements, students must:

Participate in an interview with the Opticianry department chair before beginning the curriculum
Provide proof that they are registered as an Apprentice Optician with the Virginia Department of Workforce and Advancement

This career studies certificate may be completed in 1-2 years. Apprentice students are required to complete 2,000 hours of on-the-job training per year, for a total of 4,000 hours, along with the required courses in this career studies certificate. Students will be required to repeat any OPT course in which a grade lower than 71 is received.

COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT

The courses in this certificate are offered weekly in-person or virtually. Computer literacy is required to be successful. If a student is not prepared to take an online class, we highly recommend taking ITE 152 (or equivalent course) prior to enrolling in this program.

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the regular college tuition and fees, the following expenses may be required for the Opticians Apprentice program:

Optician’s Apprentice CSC: Additional Costs
Textbooks (approximate)	$500
Testing center fees (if applicable)	Varies

Curriculum:

Courses should be taken in the order listed.

OPT 121 - Optical Theory I Credit Hours: 3
OPT 150 - Optical Laboratory Theory I Credit Hours: 3 ¹
OPT 105 - Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology of the Eye Credit Hours: 3
OPT 122 - Optical Theory II Credit Hours: 3
OPT 151 - Optical Laboratory Theory II Credit Hours: 3 ²
OPT 160 - Optical Dispensing Theory I Credit Hours: 3
OPT 165 - Optical Dispensing Clinical I Credit Hours: 2

Total: 20 Credit Hours

¹Co-requisite OPT 152 not required for Opticians Apprentice CSC

²Prerequisites and Co-requisites OPT 152 and OPT 153 not required for Opticians Apprentice CSC

Planning Tools

Is it right for you? Career Connect Center at Reynolds College for tools to explore career options, develop professional skills, and connect with employers.

What’s next? Check out TransferVA to learn how your Reynolds classes may transfer to in-state colleges.

Customized program maps: Once enrolled, students will have access to our Navigate software, with options to customize their program maps based on post-graduation and transfer goals.