Opticianry

This course is designed to introduce the leaner to basic elements of the retail environment.

This course focuses on developing knowledge and skills to manage challenging situations and guide ethical decision making in the opticianry environment. Ethical principles and theories, code of ethics, and standards of practice for the optician will be applied to promote professional practice.The learner will explore ethical expectations and legal responsibilities for opticians.

This course introduces the learner to reading comprehension and academic writing. The learner will employ foundational reading and writing skills to enhance communication in the academic and workplace setting.   

This is an introductory course to optical physics. Lens types, concepts and calculations required for lens fabrication will be explored. 
 

Building on the foundations of Math 1281A, this course is designed to provide the learner with the mathematical skills required for lens verification using optics.  

This course will introduce the learner to the history of eyeglasses, design, and the use of instruments in a dispensary. Concepts of frame selection, measuring for optical center placement and analyzing a basic prescription will be explored.  
 

In this course the learner will apply the knowledge learned in OPCN 1001A. Through a hands on approach learners will measure, adjust, and verify a prescription to dispense eyeglasses with one hundred percent accuracy. 

This course focuses on communication techniques required for Opticians interacting with interdisciplinary teams, colleagues, and client populations.   
 

This course is designed to provide the learner with the key components in obtaining an ocular health history in the optical facility. An introduction to ocular pathologies, medications that effect the structure and function of the eye, comorbid health conditions, and occupational history will be explored. 

This course introduces the learner to the fundamental principles used for adjusting a frame to a client, measuring for a segmented multifocal lens and prescription optimization. The procedures for lens verification and the final eyeglass inspection will also be explored.  
 

In this course the learner will apply the knowledge learned in OPCN 1005A. Prescription optimization, manufacturing processes, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) tolerances, verification of segmented multifocal lenses and dispensing eyeglasses will be explored. 

This is an introduction to the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the visual system. The learner will demonstrate the knowledge of the embryology, anatomy, histology, physiology, blood supply, and innervation of the globe and ocular adnexa. The visual and pupillary pathways will also be explored.  

In this practicum I course, the learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills learned in OPCN 1001A and OPCN 1002A. The learner will perform standard alignment of a frame, adjust a frame to client, appropriate lens selection, lens measuring, verification of single vision and apply the process used to final inspect a pair of eyeglasses in preparation to dispense eyeglasses.  

In this practicum II course, the learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills learned in OPCN 1001A, OPCN 1002A, OPCN 1005A, and OPCN 1006A. The learner will perform standard alignment of a frame, adjust a frame to patient, appropriate lens selection, lens measuring, verification of single vision and multifocal lenses and apply the process used to final inspect a pair of eyeglasses in preparation to dispense eyeglasses.  

This course provides an introduction to the meaning of community service.  Students learn how community service can enhance a student’s educational experience, personal growth, employability, and civic responsibility. Students participate in one day of volunteering to enhance their understanding of civic responsibility and to help the New Brunswick Community College realize its vision of transforming lives and communities. 

A safe and healthy workplace is the responsibility of the employer and the employee. This course introduces students to the importance of working safely and addresses how employers and employees can control the hazards and risks associated with the workplace. Students will also learn about the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders including WorkSafeNB, the employer and the employee in ensuring workplaces are safe.