Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

1. Summarize how to apply for employment as an Ophthalmic Medical Technician.
2. Provide a strategy for preparing for the Certified Ophthalmic Certification exam through review of topics and testing techniques. 

3. Describe the value of cultural awareness from interacting online with other OMT programs with COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning), and other cultural awareness opportunities within the OMT program.

Demonstrate appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity from interacting online with other OMT programs with COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) and other cultural awareness opportunities within the OMT program.

Ophthalmic Medical Technology Seminar is presented by means of discussion, small group activities, guest speakers, field trips and audio-visual presentations. Students will be expected to actively participate in discussions and critique speakers and ideas. Students interact with ophthalmic professionals during student field trips and while participating in volunteer events available in the ophthalmic community. Students will have an opportunity to participate in cultural diversity through means of online collaboration or other special events. 

Student performance is evaluated by means of oral participation, written critiques of speaker presentations, quizzes and special assignments. The student will be responsible for completing all course work regardless of absenteeism. The student is responsible for materials handed out in class and assignments made during class. Make-up assignments for any classes missed will be at the discretion of the course instructor.

The student will demonstrate understanding of the following themes, issues, concepts and development of the following skills:

• Employment Opportunities in the Ophthalmic Field
• Emerging Job Markets in Ophthalmology
• Associated Areas of Employment - research, eye bank, pharmaceutical, technical training, etc.
• Cultural awareness and diversity within the Ophthalmic Medical Personnel profession
• Exam preparedness and strategies for the COT exam 

The following list outlines the concepts, themes, and issues a student needs to understand and be able to use appropriately. The student has the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the subject matter in written and oral form, individually, and in groups.
  
    1.   Human relations - The goal is to develop an awareness and understanding of a culturally diverse workplace.  Understand the adaptations of individuals needs.

    2. Open forums and lectures - The goal is to provide an opportunity for guest lectures and/or a general class discussion on related subjects of interest to the class.  Students also have the opportunity to discuss practicum activities and the various procedural methods utilized at the clinical affiliation sites.

3. Effectively take certification exam- The goal is to prepare students to have test taking strategies for the COT exam. 

4. Professional Networking- The goal of potential employers to present job opportunities to students for possible employment opportunities. 

5. International Cultural Interaction- The goal is to increase the students cultural awareness through cultural exchanges with other ophthalmic training programs through COIL or campus based visits.