This course introduces students to the basic business requirements for establishing and running a small business. Students will learn core skills through investigating the concepts of time management, human resources, inventory control, legislation and regulations, problem solving, and conducting industry and/or product research.
Prerequisites
OPTC 2310.
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What you will learn
- Business concepts
Marketing research
Marketing plan
Products and Services
Management and human resource plan
Financing
Writing business plans
Working with creditors
Human resource management (staff hiring, training, evaluation)
Strategies for efficient workflow
Record keeping (documenting patient information, releasing patient information, record retention)
Inventory control (frame and contact lens inventory management process, non-consumable assets)
Legislation and regulations (patient confidentiality Standards of Practice)
Problem solving business issues
Accounting, bookkeeping & billing procedures
Referral process
Workplace safety
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
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.