OPT 8642 Patient Care 3-Optical Clerkship 1.5 Credit
Patient Care 3 is separated into two compenents, a review of Geometric and Ophthalmic optics and an Optical Clerkship. The optical clerkship is a two-week (70 hours) optical rotation in a Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) approved clinical setting. It is designed to reinforce skills acquired during first year coursework in ophthalmic materials and management. Students will be provided with review materials that cover critical topics learned throughout the first year Optics curriculum. An online assessment will accompany each major topic. During the clerkship, the student is expected to practice, under the instruction and guidance of the preceptor (optometrist, ophthalmologist or optician) according to the highest standards of clinical, moral, and ethical conduct.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit