OPT 818 - Clinical Externship

1. Perform case histories
   1. Record information accurately
   2. Obtain adequate information
   3. Perform in reasonable time limit
2. Perform the following entrance tests: visual acuity, stereopsis, color vision, P.C., cover test, eye movements, pupil reflexes, confrontation fields, NPC/NPA, blood pressure, auto-refraction or retinoscopy
   1. Explains tests to patient
   2. Gives proper patient instruction
   3. Receives accurate test results
   4. Records results properly
3. Perform keratometry, tonometry and visual field testing
   1. Explain test to patient
   2. Set up instrument properly
   3. Align patient properly
   4. Receives accurate test results
   5. Record findings properly
   6. Performs tests in reasonable time limit
4. Educate patients about contact lenses
   1. Set up supplies for session
   2. Display proper hygiene
   3. Demonstrate two methods of insertion and removal of lenses to patient
   4. give thorough instruction for care of lenses
   5. Display self confidence in skills top patient
5. Perform subjective testing
   1. Proper patient instruction
   2. Record findings properly
   3. Perform test with supervision
6. Perform the following special procedures with supervision
   1. Perform pachymetry, A-scan
   2. Grade anterior chamber angle with slit lamp
   3. Instill eye medications and patch eye
7. Perform lensometry
   1. Verify/neutralize a glasses prescription from a lab order
   2. Perform procedure in reasonable time.
8. Adjust frames
   1. Utilize proper tools
   2. Adjust glasses to patient?s satisfaction
   3. Display confidence in skill
   4. Insert and remove lenses from frame.
   5. Perform patient education
   6. Identify needed frame repairs
   7. Select proper replacement parts
9. Assist with frame selection
   1. Identify lens needs and discuss with patient
   2. Measure frame accurately for patient
   3. Measure PD and seg height accurately
   4. Place order with accuracy
10. Polish rigid contact lenses
    1. Display ability to polish contact lens
11. Perform front office procedures
    1. Greet patients in person and on phone professionally
    2. Display enthusiasm when working with patients
    3. Communicates professionally with patients, doctors, and staff
    4. Manage telephone and appointment book/computer scheduler
    5. Perform bookkeeping procedures with assistance
    6. Properly maintain patient records
    7. Comply with HIPAA and patient confidentiality matters
    8. Process insurance claims with assistance.