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Tuesday, October 18, 2016
FRAME ADJUSTMENT & ALIGNMENT
28.0 DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FRAME ADJUSTMENT AND ALIGNMENT
OBJECTIVE: The student will be able to:
1. Identify frame parts and materials
2. Demonstrate knowledge of frame measurements
3. Demonstrate pupillary distance measurement.
4. Demonstrate frame selection considering customer and frame characteristics
5. Select correct frame and bridge size.
Powerpoint Presentation Frame Parts; Materials
Parts of a frame defined
ACTIVITY:
1. Identify frame material in trays provided
2. Measure frame size, bridge size and temple size
3. Select a partner and measure their pupillary distance using the PD. ruler and the
pupillometer.
TEST:
Written Portion Nov. 17
Hands-on Skill Lab Performance Test: Nov. 17
1. Pupillary measurement
2. Frame measurements
HOSA: Vision Newsletter through organized groups
Class will create a Vision Newsletter
HOMELEARNING:
1. Access the link; review the timeline of eye frame development:
2. Bring an article you researched, based on your Vision Newsletter group topic.
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
HOSA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE OCTOBER 13, 2016 (ONLY FOR PAID MEMBERS)
IF YOU MISPLACED OR FORGOT TO GET A FIELD TRIP FORM FOR TOMORROW'S HOSA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, CLICK THE LINK BELOW AND ASK YOUR PARENTS TO COMPLETE IT AND SIGN IT. YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE FIELD TRIP WITHOUT A FORM.
REMEMBER PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE IS REQUIRED.
FIELD TRIP FORM
REMEMBER PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE IS REQUIRED.
FIELD TRIP FORM
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
VA 3 COURSE REVIEW 9/6/16 - 9/16/16
OBJECTIVE:
Demonstrate knowledge of ophthalmic skills and selection techniques used in a dispensing office setting
ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY:
Prism optical center
P.D. ruler pupillometer
Monocular binocular
Phacoemulsification bandage lens
Tonometry vitrectomy
Diabetic retinapathy trabeculectomy
Phacoemulsification goniotomy
ACTIVITIES: VA3 Course Review
1. Review prior skills learned in VA3 to recall information in preparation for VA 4.
1. Ocular anatomy and physiology
2. Refractive errors
3. Visual acuity testing
4. Ophthalmic abbreviations & symbols
5. P.D. measurement
6. Transposition
7. Lens materials
8. Spherical equivalent
9. Interpretation of Rx
10. Lens designs
HOSA: Download competitive event guideline.
HOMELEARNING:
1. REVIEW NOTES & HANDOUTS FROM LAST YEAR AND FROM THE PRESENT CLASS REVIEW IN PREPARATION FOR VA3 REVIEW TEST.
VA3 REVIEW TEST: FRIDAY 09/16/2016
REMINDER:
1. Open House: SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
2. Select your HOSA competitive event. Several events have limited spots and I have to prepare the list for all my classes. In addition, start saving for your HOSA dues, THEY WILL BE COLLECTED SOON.
Demonstrate knowledge of ophthalmic skills and selection techniques used in a dispensing office setting
ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY:
Prism optical center
P.D. ruler pupillometer
Monocular binocular
Phacoemulsification bandage lens
Tonometry vitrectomy
Diabetic retinapathy trabeculectomy
Phacoemulsification goniotomy
ACTIVITIES: VA3 Course Review
1. Review prior skills learned in VA3 to recall information in preparation for VA 4.
1. Ocular anatomy and physiology
2. Refractive errors
3. Visual acuity testing
4. Ophthalmic abbreviations & symbols
5. P.D. measurement
6. Transposition
7. Lens materials
8. Spherical equivalent
9. Interpretation of Rx
10. Lens designs
HOSA: Download competitive event guideline.
HOMELEARNING:
1. REVIEW NOTES & HANDOUTS FROM LAST YEAR AND FROM THE PRESENT CLASS REVIEW IN PREPARATION FOR VA3 REVIEW TEST.
VA3 REVIEW TEST: FRIDAY 09/16/2016
REMINDER:
1. Open House: SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
2. Select your HOSA competitive event. Several events have limited spots and I have to prepare the list for all my classes. In addition, start saving for your HOSA dues, THEY WILL BE COLLECTED SOON.
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Welcome Back 8/24/16 - 9/8/16
WELCOME BACK!!!!!!
THIS WILL BE A VERY BUSY YEAR, YOU ARE SENIORS NOW. SO, LET'S GET TO WORK. THE FASTER WE START, THE MORE WE WILL ACCOMPLISH.
Many changes occurred during the summer that will provide you with a better preparation for your college years and a well-rounded education for life.
As your teacher, I am proud to provide you with an outstanding and exciting Vision Care Assisting Program for the 2016-2017 school year. Lesson plans were updated to infuse higher critical thinking skills in preparation for college. Additional lessons were incorporated for review in preparation for the NEW Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) industry exam.
OBJECTIVE: The student will demonstrate mastery of major areas covered in Vision Care Assisting 3 Honors.
ACTIVITIES: 8/25/16-9/8/16
Review Syllabus & rules, as a class. Quiz on the syllabus information will be given next class.
Discuss Senior information from the CAP counselor
Introduce the class website
Confirm the Capstone topic selected last year and update the portfolio.
Select HOSA officers and competitive event (See below).
BASELINE TEST: TBA VA 3 REVIEW: TBA
REVIEW VA 3 COURSE TEST: TBA
Review on all handouts given last year. Areas that you will be tested on are as follows.
1. Refractive errors
2. Ophthalmic abbreviations & symbols
3. Interpretation of Rx
4. Transposition
5. Lens materials
6. Multifocal lens designs
7. Solving for contact lens equivalent
HOMELEARNING: Create or revise the Career Description Paper as your final copy, you will be submitting this paper to me in about 2 weeks, and to your English teacher very soon.
BEGIN DOWNLOADING YOUR COMPETITIVE EVENT GUIDELINES. SHOW INITIATIVE, DON'T WAIT FOR ME. START SAVING FOR HOSA DUES, IN SEVERAL COMPETITIVE EVENTS THE SLOTS ARE LIMITED. DUES WILL ONLY BE COLLECTED SEPT. 27 & 28, NO MAKE-UP DAYS!!! This is your senior year make your college applications STRONG.
THIS WILL BE A VERY BUSY YEAR, YOU ARE SENIORS NOW. SO, LET'S GET TO WORK. THE FASTER WE START, THE MORE WE WILL ACCOMPLISH.
Many changes occurred during the summer that will provide you with a better preparation for your college years and a well-rounded education for life.
As your teacher, I am proud to provide you with an outstanding and exciting Vision Care Assisting Program for the 2016-2017 school year. Lesson plans were updated to infuse higher critical thinking skills in preparation for college. Additional lessons were incorporated for review in preparation for the NEW Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) industry exam.
OBJECTIVE: The student will demonstrate mastery of major areas covered in Vision Care Assisting 3 Honors.
ACTIVITIES: 8/25/16-9/8/16
Review Syllabus & rules, as a class. Quiz on the syllabus information will be given next class.
Discuss Senior information from the CAP counselor
Introduce the class website
Confirm the Capstone topic selected last year and update the portfolio.
Select HOSA officers and competitive event (See below).
BASELINE TEST: TBA VA 3 REVIEW: TBA
REVIEW VA 3 COURSE TEST: TBA
Review on all handouts given last year. Areas that you will be tested on are as follows.
1. Refractive errors
2. Ophthalmic abbreviations & symbols
3. Interpretation of Rx
4. Transposition
5. Lens materials
6. Multifocal lens designs
7. Solving for contact lens equivalent
HOMELEARNING: Create or revise the Career Description Paper as your final copy, you will be submitting this paper to me in about 2 weeks, and to your English teacher very soon.
BEGIN DOWNLOADING YOUR COMPETITIVE EVENT GUIDELINES. SHOW INITIATIVE, DON'T WAIT FOR ME. START SAVING FOR HOSA DUES, IN SEVERAL COMPETITIVE EVENTS THE SLOTS ARE LIMITED. DUES WILL ONLY BE COLLECTED SEPT. 27 & 28, NO MAKE-UP DAYS!!! This is your senior year make your college applications STRONG.
Monday, September 14, 2015
LENSOMETRY
OBJECTIVE: The learner will be able to:
1. Use the lensometer to read the power of spherical and cylindrical lenses.
2. List the different components of a lensometer and each part's function.
3. Describe the process of adjusting and calibrating the lensometer prior to taking a reading.
4. Explain how to neutralize various lenses available in the market today.
Lensometry, PPT
Neutralization of a Spherical Lens Video
Neutralization of a Cylindrical Lens Video
ACTIVITIES: Hands-on the lensometer
HOMELEARNING: Practice word problems relating to transposition
HOSA: Remember to study for HOSA competitions. Testing will start around November 6, 2015.
REMINDER: Payment for HOSA Membership will be collected Sept.21- 22, 2015.
1. Use the lensometer to read the power of spherical and cylindrical lenses.
2. List the different components of a lensometer and each part's function.
3. Describe the process of adjusting and calibrating the lensometer prior to taking a reading.
4. Explain how to neutralize various lenses available in the market today.
Lensometry, PPT
Neutralization of a Spherical Lens Video
Neutralization of a Cylindrical Lens Video
ACTIVITIES: Hands-on the lensometer
HOMELEARNING: Practice word problems relating to transposition
HOSA: Remember to study for HOSA competitions. Testing will start around November 6, 2015.
REMINDER: Payment for HOSA Membership will be collected Sept.21- 22, 2015.
Saturday, September 5, 2015
CAPSTONE RESEARCH PAPER - APA FORMAT (POST from 9/8/15 - 9/11/15
VA3 Course Review Test: 9/8/15
INTRODUCTION TO THE CAPSTONE PROJECT & APA FORMAT WRITING
Objective: The learner will be able to
1. Write in APA format
2. Conduct empirical research
We will finish the process of Capstone this year. Therefore, follow my instructions and you will actually learn and enjoy the process of writing the research paper.
1.Select your topic: I attached a list of topics (problem in the medical field) to provide you with a starting point in the post for the first day of school (at the bottom). If you already decided on a topic, it is perfectly fine. You have done your homework. (We did this last year)
2. Develop a thesis:You may start developing your thesis once you have a topic (problem) and you have researched it to state possible solutions.
3. Create an outline with 4-5 sections. Each section should have 3 sub-sections (You are writing a 5 page paper minimum). Pay attention in class as I instruct you on ways of easing the creation of the outline. This is an important step that will allow ease in the research of the topic.
4. Start EMPIRICAL research: Access a variety of databases and search for empirical articles that pertain to your topic. You will use a minimum of 10. Don't give me an attitude!! You are preparing for college.
1. Log in at www.mdpls.org
2. Go to "My Account"
3. Go to"Log in/Register"
4. Username & Password
5. Go to "Explore" Databases
6. Go down to "Health & Fitness"
7. Go to "Health Reference Center Academic"
8. Enter the key word relating to your topic
9. Select the "empirical" article that is of interest
10. You may also use the other databases like Medline, etc...
11. Save the articles you like on a folder for later access.
12. Read each article and highlight the important facts you may use for the different sections of your outline.
5. Sometimes the thesis needs changes after you research the topic.
6. Begin writing the paper using APA format. Select the appropriate article that corresponds to the sections of the outline. Start paraphrasing and citing the highlighted facts that relate, motivate and inform the reader of the research you are conducting. The paper should have a flow based on your outline. This is your first draft of the paper.
7. Save your work on your jump drive and computer just in case one crashes or gets lost.
THIS YEAR YOU WILL DO YOUR PAPER IN APA FORMAT, HOWEVER BELOW IS THE MANUAL FOR YOU TO USE AS A GUIDE UNTIL THE NEW MANUAL IS READY. I WILL GIVE YOU THE INSTRUCTIONS ON APA FORMAT.
Senior Capstone Manual for Research
INTRODUCTION TO THE CAPSTONE PROJECT & APA FORMAT WRITING
Objective: The learner will be able to
1. Write in APA format
2. Conduct empirical research
We will finish the process of Capstone this year. Therefore, follow my instructions and you will actually learn and enjoy the process of writing the research paper.
1.Select your topic: I attached a list of topics (problem in the medical field) to provide you with a starting point in the post for the first day of school (at the bottom). If you already decided on a topic, it is perfectly fine. You have done your homework. (We did this last year)
2. Develop a thesis:You may start developing your thesis once you have a topic (problem) and you have researched it to state possible solutions.
3. Create an outline with 4-5 sections. Each section should have 3 sub-sections (You are writing a 5 page paper minimum). Pay attention in class as I instruct you on ways of easing the creation of the outline. This is an important step that will allow ease in the research of the topic.
4. Start EMPIRICAL research: Access a variety of databases and search for empirical articles that pertain to your topic. You will use a minimum of 10. Don't give me an attitude!! You are preparing for college.
1. Log in at www.mdpls.org
2. Go to "My Account"
3. Go to"Log in/Register"
4. Username & Password
5. Go to "Explore" Databases
6. Go down to "Health & Fitness"
7. Go to "Health Reference Center Academic"
8. Enter the key word relating to your topic
9. Select the "empirical" article that is of interest
10. You may also use the other databases like Medline, etc...
11. Save the articles you like on a folder for later access.
12. Read each article and highlight the important facts you may use for the different sections of your outline.
5. Sometimes the thesis needs changes after you research the topic.
6. Begin writing the paper using APA format. Select the appropriate article that corresponds to the sections of the outline. Start paraphrasing and citing the highlighted facts that relate, motivate and inform the reader of the research you are conducting. The paper should have a flow based on your outline. This is your first draft of the paper.
7. Save your work on your jump drive and computer just in case one crashes or gets lost.
THIS YEAR YOU WILL DO YOUR PAPER IN APA FORMAT, HOWEVER BELOW IS THE MANUAL FOR YOU TO USE AS A GUIDE UNTIL THE NEW MANUAL IS READY. I WILL GIVE YOU THE INSTRUCTIONS ON APA FORMAT.
Senior Capstone Manual for Research
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