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.
Prerequisites
OPTC 1100.
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What you will learn
- 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
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.