Customer Service & Professional Communications 1

Course code OPTC 1100

Credit 1.5

Length 20.0 hours

Course outline View

In this foundational course, students learn practical skills to promote effective communication with patients and colleagues. Concepts in the relationship between sales and communication in the optical industry are explored, and students are encouraged to become more aware of the impact of their own communication choices and patterns. Students develop and practice communication techniques that demonstrate personal awareness, respect, and active listening skills. Communication theory, therapeutic communication, cross-cultural communication, and effective teamwork are all covered. Students receive a comprehensive introduction to the professional sales and communication cycle in the eyecare profession.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Professional optician role and responsibilities
    Basic sales cycle
    Service culture
    Customer service organizational policies
    Professionalism in the retail environment
    Identifying patient needs
    Verbal and non-verbal communication styles
    Patient-centered language
    Interpersonal communication skills
    Conflict resolution
    Intercultural communication
    Building rapport
    Effective listening
    Providing and receiving feedback
    Importance of listening to a patient
    Information gathering techniques
    Effective communication using technology

How to register

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

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.