VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES

Department of Opticianry

OPT 210 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Professional English for Opticianry
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
OPT 210
Fall/Spring
2
0
2
3

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery Online
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Group Work
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is allow students to have knowledge about English terms related to their profession in addition to having knowledge of basic English.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Describe basic English words related to their profession
  • Use English names of the devices used in their profession
  • Make short speech about the professional issues
  • Define main terms used in health field in English
Course Description Definiton of the Subject, Definition of the Program, Duties and Responsibilities of Optician, General Anatomy, Anatomical Systems, Anatomy of the Eye, Machines and Devices, Samplesof Short Conservations in Opticianry, First Aid.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to Professional English
2 How to introduce yourselves Mesleki Yabancı Dil, Güven ÖZAL,pp:271
3 Basic conversations in a shop Mesleki Yabancı Dil, Güven ÖZAL,pp:259-264
4 Basic anatomy of the eye Ophthalmic Assistant, The, Eleventh Edition, Anatomy of the eye, Stein, Harold A., MD, MSc(Ophth)
5 Basic physiological terms Ophthalmic Assistant, The, Eleventh Edition, Physiology of the eye, Stein, Harold A., MD, MSc(Ophth)
6 Machines and devices used in opticianry Temel optisyenlik : optisyenlik için on temel adım/ editörler Erdoğan Özdemir, Onur Yarar.
7 Frames, lenses and contact lenses Kontakt lensler/ Eşe Akpınar. pp:22
8 Interpretation of the prescription The textbooks referenced below and course slides
9 Conversations in an optic The textbooks referenced below and course slides
10 General Terms in Health Services and conversations related to first aid First Aid: Aches and Pains, BarCharts Publishing, Inc., 2012. pp:1-6
11 Duties and Responsibilities of Optician The textbooks referenced below and course slides
12 Student presentations -
13 Student presentations -
14 Student presentations -
15 General Review -
16 Final

 

Course Notes/Textbooks Internet Sources Prospectus Lecture Notes
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
30
Presentation / Jury
1
30
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
15
1
15
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
10
10
Presentation / Jury
1
10
10
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
0
Final Exam
1
10
10
    Total
77

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field

2

To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level

3

To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others

4

To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently

5

To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication

6

To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field

7

To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field

8

To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology

X
9

To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics

10

To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements

11

To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level

X
12

To have knowledge and skills related to the administrative responsibility and management of an optician’s store

13

To monitor visual health related products, determine the needs of the optician’s store and carry out activities for development

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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