Opticianry (Diploma)
Curriculum Guideline
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements
- High School Graduation or equivalent *
- Any Math 11 with a grade of "C-" or better (or equivalent)
- A completed and signed Optical Tour Form
- Applicants may be required to attend a personal interview in order to provide information and academic clarification.
- Criminal Record Check (CRC) - This program requires students to train in an environment that demands individuals to provide proof of a satisfactorily completed, current CRC for the protection of the clients. To meet this requirement, prospective students must submit to a current CRC as a condition of entry to the program. All costs related to the completion of this search are the responsibility of the individual student.
* Successful completion of two three-credit university transfer courses may be substituted for high school graduation
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of 63 credits
- 25% (16 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Minimum Grade: “C” in all courses except Mastery graded courses.
- Time limit to complete graduation program requirements: seven (7) years
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing After Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of 63 credits
- 50% (31.5 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Minimum Grade: “C” in all courses except Mastery graded courses.
- Minimum program GPA 2.00
- Time limit to complete graduation program requirements: seven (7) years
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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Semester I |
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Opticianry Theory I |
5.00 |
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Opticianry Lab Skills I |
6.00 |
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Interpersonal Skills for the Workplace |
3.00 |
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Semester I credits |
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14.00 |
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Semester II |
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Opticianry Theory II |
5.00 |
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Opticianry Clinical Practice |
4.00 |
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Opticianry Lab Skills II |
6.00 |
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Semester II Credits |
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15.00 |
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Semester III |
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Opticianry Eyeglass Practicum |
5.00 |
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Semester III credits |
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5.00 |
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Semester IV |
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Theory in Contact Lenses and Optical Technologies I |
4.00 |
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Laboratory in Contact Lenses and Optical Technologies I |
6.00 |
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Semester IV credits |
10.00 |
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Semester V |
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Theory in Contact Lenses and Optical Technologies II |
4.00 |
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Clinical in Contact Lenses and Optical Technologies II |
5.00 |
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Laboratory in Contact Lenses and Optical Technologies II |
6.00 |
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Semester V credits |
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15.00 |
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Semester VI |
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Clinical in Contact Lenses and Optical Technologies III |
4.00 |
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Semester VI credits |
4.00 |
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Total Program Credits |
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63.00 |