• OPTI 1450: Contact Lenses I

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  An introduction to the fitting of contact lenses, following the history of contact and the development of new contact lens materials. Advantages and disadvantages of these materials are outlined, as well as indications and contra-indications to contact lens wear. Emphasis is placed on the optical principles behind contact lens correction, and the introduction of basic skills with related instrumentation. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Opticianry Program. (3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours/week) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway. Formerly OPT 130
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• OPTI 2140: Practicum

  1.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Supervised fieldwork in a retail dispensary under a licensed optician, optometrist, or ophthalmologist. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Opticianry Program. (45 total hours/semester) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway. Formerly OPT 140
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• OPTI 2410: Ophthalmic Dispensing II

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  A continuation of Ophthalmic Dispensing I to include the optical properties of spectacle lenses and their relationship to the patient's refractive error, the spectacle management of presbyopia, the spectacle management of high power prescriptions and prescription analysis. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Opticianry Program. (3 lecture hours, 3 clinic hours/week) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway. Formerly OPT 210
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• OPTI 2420: Ophthalmic Materials II

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  A continuation of Ophthalmic Materials I, stressing: multifocal lenses - bifocals, trifocals, occupationals, blended and progressives. Increased hands-on experience with lens edging, including insertion, removal, and bench adjustment or spectacles. ANSI standards applied to all lab work. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Opticianry Program. (3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours/week) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway. Formerly OPT 220
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• OPTI 2430: Contact Lenses II

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Continuation of Contact Lenses I with increased attention to lens selection and design. Fitting philosophies of hydrogel and gas permeable contact lenses are put into practice, and follow-up care is stressed. Insertion, removal, and diagnostic skills are increased. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Opticianry Program. (3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours/week) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway. New course: VECT 2430
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• OPTI 2460: Ophthalmic Dispensing III

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  A continuation of Ophthalmic Dispensing II to include advanced prescription analysis, clinical astigmatism, fashion spectacle dispensing, aniseikonia, low vision care, clinical types of hyperopia, ocular injuries and emergencies, visual field anomalies, orthoptics, prosthetic eyes, ophthalmic instrumentation, and theory of refraction. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Opticianry Program. (3 lecture hours, 3 clinic hours/week) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway. New course: VECT 2460
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• OPTI 2470: Ophthalmic Materials III

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  A continuation of Ophthalmic Materials II to include cataract eyewear, glass lens tempering, high minus lens designs/materials, and a variety of specialty lenses. Practice management including: ordering, inventory, duty to warn, equipment maintenance, semantics and salesmanship. Licensed professional responsibilities are presented, along with the latest trends (fashion, technological breakthroughs). Advanced spectacle fabrication in the lab, to include: semirimless mounts, various repairs, progressive lenses, bifocal projects, and prism RXs. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Opticianry Program. (3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours/week) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway. New course: VECT 2470
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• OPTI 2480: Contact Lenses III

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Continuation of Contact Lenses II, dealing mainly with special fitting problems and special lens design. Practice management techniques are included, as well as continued use of all needed instrumentation. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Opticianry Program. (3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours/week) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway. Formerly OPT 280
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• OTA 102: Intro to Occupational Therapy

  2.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course introduces the student to the profession of occupational therapy and the health care system. The holistic approach of occupation as a concept and an orientation to ethics is provided. Information is presented that relates to the role of the occupational therapy assistant and includes the purpose, philosophy, and history of the profession. (2 lecture hours/week)
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• OTA 104: Rehabilitation Communication

  2.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course includes information on written and oral communication used by rehabilitation professionals. Course content will include a study of medical terminology, abbreviations, patient medical records, patient documentation, and identifying professional literature reviews that reflect best practices in occupational therapy. Emphasis will be placed on practical use of medical terminology, functional medical documentation and professional communication. (Prerequisite: ENGL1010) F, Sp
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