Title: Vision Care Technician II (14057-II)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Identifying Injuries, Diseases, and Disorders
  Identify ocular injuries and emergencies.
  Identify the signs, symptoms, and treatments of common ocular diseases and disorders.
  Identify the signs, symptoms, and treatment of systemic conditions.
Discovering Pharmacology
  Identify topical medications.
  Identify key systemic medications.
  Document prescriptions.
  Explain various routes for administering pharmaceuticals.
Exploring Ocular Procedures
  Assist a doctor with contact lens patients.
  Assist in the application of contact lenses.
  Identify staining related to contact lenses.
  Identify common complications related to contact lenses.
  Examine the evolution of refractive surgery.
  Perform specialty tests.
Exploring Eyeglass Dispensing
  Apply appropriate measurements and terminology.
  Identify the components of an eyeglass prescription.
  Identify various lens types, materials, and treatments.
  Identify progressive addition lenses (PAL).
  Demonstrate frame-adjustment techniques.
  Select frames with patient consultation.
  Perform a sale.
  Demonstrate the delivery of eyewear.
Exploring Professional Choices
  Describe the process and requirements for obtaining industry certifications related to the Visual Care Technician II course.
  Identify testing skills and strategies for a certification examination.
  Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete selected practice examinations (e.g., practice questions similar to those on certification exams).
Describing the Opioid Crisis
  Describe the history and current state of the opioid crisis in the United States.
  Describe the history and current state of the opioid crisis in Virginia.
  Define the pharmacological components and common uses of opioids.
Examining the Key Factors of Drug Addiction
  Examine the science of addiction.
  Explain prevention and early intervention strategies.
  Identify addiction and its behavioral elements, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
  Describe the treatment models of addiction therapy.
  Describe the medication management antidote used to prevent fatal opioid overdoses.
Understanding Pain Management Protocols
  Explain the science of physiological and mental pain.
  Describe the diagnostic tools used in developing pain management plans.
  Describe pain treatment options available to various populations of patients.
  Describe the effects of opioid dependency on the human body systems.
  Explain the mechanism and physical effects of opioids on the human body.
  Explain the use of opioids in practice settings, the role of opioids in pain management, and risk factors associated with the use of the medication.
  Describe the withdrawal and tapering side effects of opioid use.
  Describe storage and disposal options for opioids.
  Explain community resources for education about opioid use.
Working with Patients and Caregivers
  Describe key communication topics involving opioids for patients.
  Describe communication topics for caregivers and family members.
Opioid Abuse Prevention Education
  Opioid Abuse Prevention Education PPT.pdf
  Opioid Resources for Teachers
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  8398 Standards Correlations.pdf
  8398 Acknowledgments and Copyright.pdf
  8398 Student Competency Record_Copyright 2016.xlsx