Emphasis is placed on dry eye assessment, interpretation of findings and management. This subject explores ocular pathology in terms of physiological complications of contact lens wear, inflammation, toxicity and allergy. Students learn to identify common anomalies of the eye that affect contact lens wear. Examination and treatment procedures are included. Emphasis is placed on management and referral process for advanced care. For students starting the program in Fall and onward , please see updated Academic Program Schedule.
For students who started the program before Fall , please see Academic Program Schedule. Students must complete one general education course from each of the following categories: "Arts and Humanities" and "Sciences and Social Sciences". In order to meet Seneca's breadth requirements for diploma or advanced diploma programs, in addition to COM Interpersonal Communications, students must successfully complete at least 2 general education courses toward their program, satisfying the following criteria:.
John Ambulance, Canadian Red Cross or equivalent. Certifications cannot expire during the calendar year of graduation. It is the student's responsibility to provide proof of certification prior to graduation. Seneca is accountable to professional and corporate stakeholders in opticianry and is committed to providing excellence in education and skills development.
The four year pathway to completion of the part-time Opticianry Diploma Program is intended to meet the flexible needs of adult learners while ensuring that graduates enter the field with knowledge that is current and that they are well prepared to become Registered Opticians.
Students who fail to complete the part-time program within a 5 year time frame will be required to repeat vocation specific courses or challenge those courses through Prior Learning Assessment PLA in order to graduate.
The practicum portion of the Opticianry Program is designed to prepare students for their role as an optician. Practica are defined as educational experiences in an environment which augments the academic program and contributes to students' practical education.
A total of hours of dispensary experiences are divided into three levels which are scheduled at pertinent stages in the program. The College will assist by posting employment opportunities received. The student must report to the College any changes in placement location or supervising optician.
If you are taking 1 - 2 courses at the same time, you may be considered for part-time student grants and loans. If you are taking 3 or more courses at the same time, you may be considered for full-time student grants and loans. To find out if you qualify and to learn how to apply, please visit the OSAP website. For information on other awards and financial assistance, please see Financial Aid.
Many students who enter Seneca College will have earned academic credits in post-secondary educational institutions which they may be able to apply toward completion of a Seneca College program.
Requests for Transfer Credit must be for a specific course and must be accompanied by an official transcript and course outline. A minimum grade of "C" 60 percent is generally required for a course to be considered for Transfer Credit. Download a Transfer Credit Request form. An official copy of your transcript and applicable detailed course outlines should be attached and submitted. Please note it may take 4 to 6 weeks for a Transfer Credit decision.
Please visit the Office of the Registrar. When you meet all program requirements and become eligible for a certificate, diploma, or degree, you must inform the Registrar by completing a Graduation Application form and paying the graduation and alumni fee. Certificates, diplomas, and applied degrees are issued twice a year in the Fall October and Spring June. For further information including deadlines and fees, please visit the Convocation website or contact the Convocation Office at ext.
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Please contact the program co-ordinator for specific details if you are interested in pursuing such an option. First-year enrolment is limited, satisfying minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission. Mature students, non-secondary school applicants 19 years or older , and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing.
For complete details refer to: www. In order for a student to register for the national examinations the students must have:. When registering as a student or intern with the College of Opticians of Ontario, applicants are required by legislation to inform the College of Opticians of Ontario if they have been found guilty of any criminal offence s or have been the subject of disciplinary or incapacity proceedings from other governing bodies.
The reporting of offences, findings of guilt and proceedings that occur before and after your initial registration with the College is a non exemptible requirement. All questions in the application section must be answered and full details provided at the time of registration and throughout your membership with the College if applicable.
Failure to provide this information could be considered professional misconduct. The following reflects the planned course sequence for full-time offerings of the Fall intake of the program.
Where more than one intake is offered contact the program co-ordinator for the program tracking. Students unable to adhere to the program duration of two years as stated above may take a maximum of four years to complete their credential.
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