Licensed Optician Diploma Program

Program Overview

The Licensed Optician Diploma Program at Stenberg College is a 55-week program that combines theory, practice, and application to train students in eyeglass dispensing, contact lens fitting, and automated refraction. The program is delivered through a combination of online and in-person instruction, and students complete a number of practicum hours in a clinical setting. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the regulatory college in their province of residence and can work in a variety of settings, including optometry clinics, optical stores, and ophthalmology offices.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Licensed Optician Diploma Program at Stenberg College is a 55-week full-time program that combines theory, practice, and application to extensively train students in eyeglass dispensing, contact lens fitting, and automated refraction.

Course Schedule:

Semester I

• Orientation and Student Success Skills
• Keyboarding and Computer Fundamentals
• Customer Service & Professional Communications I
• Anatomy & Physiology of the Eye
• Professional Practice & Office Procedures
• Foundations of Optics
• Eyeglasses Theory

Semester II

• Eyeglasses Lab
• Eyeglasses Fabrication and Design
• Customer Service and Professional Communications II
• Low Vision Conditions & Devices
• Consolidated Practice Experience: Eyeglasses
• Business Management
• Sales and Marketing Skills

Semester III

• Contact Lenses Theory
• Contact Lenses Lab
• Consolidated Practice Experience: Contact Lenses
• Refractive Conditions and Automated Refraction
• Career Search Strategies

Semester IV

Teaching:

The program is delivered through a combination of online and in-person instruction. Students will have the opportunity to learn from experienced faculty members who are actively involved in the field of optometry. The program also emphasizes hands-on experience, with students completing a number of practicum hours in a clinical setting.

Careers:

Graduates of the Licensed Optician Diploma Program are eligible to apply for registration with the regulatory college in their province of residence. Once registered, they can work in a variety of settings, including optometry clinics, optical stores, ophthalmology offices, optics labs, and independent business offices. The program also provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue further education in the field of optometry.