Professional Practice & Office Procedures (OPTC 1120)

This course introduces students to the regulations and legislation that inform the opticianry practice in British Columbia. Students will be provided with an in depth look at the Health Professions Act, Code of Ethics, and the Standards of Practice set out by the College of Opticians of BC (COBC). Students learn how to use analytical and critical thinking skills in dealing with ethics and professional practice.
Course code: OPTC 1120
Credits: 1.5
Length: 20.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=OPTC&number=1120

Prerequisites

OPTC 1100.
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Additional Information

  • Overview of the optician industry
    Opticians, optometrists and ophthalmologists
    Limitations of the optician
    Self-regulation
    Professional limits and boundaries
    Legislation, policies and regulations
    Regulatory Bodies
    College of Optician British Columbia (COBC)
    National Alliance of Canadian Optician Regulators (NACOR)
    Health Professions Act
    Code of Ethics
    Standards of Practice
    Confidentiality
    Patient records
    Client advocacy and health promotion
    Problem solving and critical thinking
    Decision-making skills

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.