Build Excellence

In this module you will gain the information needed to understand and discuss all aspects of being an optometric technician.

  • Become familiar with optometric technician instruments

  • Understand ‘what’ and ‘why’ behind information gathering

  • Refine your ability to give clear and concise directives for the patient

  • Understand exam lane tests and tools

  • Perfect optometry-specific communication

  • Accurately obtain and record patient statement and data

  • Guide patient conversations

  • Utilize critical thinking skills for tough situations

  • Find solutions in a timely manner

  • Keep patients happy while keeping the office a priority

Course curriculum

    1. Technician Training Module Overview

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    2. Technician Training Module Manual

    1. Introduction: Understanding Technician Instruments

    2. Learning Module: Understanding Technician Instuments

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    3. Lecture: Autorefractor

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    4. Key Concepts Quiz: Autorefractor

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    5. Lecture: Axial Length

    6. Key Concepts Quiz: Axial Length

    7. Lecture: Corneal Topography

    8. Quick Concepts Quiz: Corneal Topography

    9. Lecture: Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

    10. Quick Concepts Quiz: OCT

    11. Lecture: Retinal Imaging

    12. Quick Concepts Quiz: Retinal Imaging

    13. Lecture: Visual Field

    14. Quick Concepts Quiz: Visual Field

    15. Summary: Understanding Technician Instruments

    16. Test Your Knowledge: Understanding Technician Machinery

    1. Introduction: Understanding Exam Lane Testing and Tools

    2. Learning Module: Understanding Exam Lane Testing and Tools

    3. Lecture: Foundations of Visual Acuity

    4. Clinical Application: Visual Acuity

    5. Quick Concepts Quiz: Visual Acuity

    6. Lecture: Foundations of Cover Test

    7. Clinical Application: Cover Test

    8. Quick Concepts Quiz: Cover Test

    9. Lecture: Foundations of Color Vision

    10. Clinical Application: Color Vision

    11. Test Your Knowledge: Color Vision

    12. Lecture: Foundations of Confrontation Visual Fields

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    13. Clinical Application: Confrontation Visual Fields

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    14. Quick Concepts Quiz: Confrontation Visual Field

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    15. Lecture: Foundations of Extraocular Movements

    16. Clinical Application: Extraocular Movements

    17. Quick Concepts Quiz: Extraocular Movements

    18. Lecture: Foundations of Stereopsis

    19. Clinical Application: Stereopsis

    20. Quick Concepts Quiz: Stereopsis

    21. Lecture: Foundations of Pupillary Reaction

    22. Clinical Application: Pupillary Reaction

    23. Test Your Knowledge: Pupillary Reaction

    24. Lecture: Foundations of Intraocular Pressure

    25. Clinical Application: Intraocular Pressure

    26. Quick Concepts Quiz: Intraocular Pressure

    27. Summary: Understanding Exam Lane Testing and Tools

    1. Introduction: Understanding the Importance of Communication

    2. Lecture: Effective Communication

    3. Lecture: Team Communication

    4. Learning Module: Communication- Qualities and Connections

    5. Learning Module: Communicating with the Patient

    6. Summary: Understanding the Importance of Communication

    7. Test Your Knowledge: Understanding the Importance of Communication

    1. Introduction: Patient Triage

    2. Lecture: Patient Triage

    3. Summary: Patient Triage

    1. Technician Final Assessment Instructions

    2. Technician Final Assessment

About this course

  • $995.00 / year
  • 57 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content

Instructors

Instructor Justine Blumenstock, OD

Dr. Justine Blumenstock is a graduate of University of Houston College of Optometry. Dr. Blumenstock has clinical externship training in diabetic eye care, cataracts, eye infections, pediatrics, and specialty contact lenses at Cedar Springs Community Eye Clinic in Dallas and at the San Diego Naval Station Clinics. She practices primary eyecare for patients or all ages. While completing her doctorate in Houston, she was very involved in serving the school and the community through organizations where she held leadership roles and teaching assistant positions. Dr. Blumenstock was raised in O’Neill, Nebraska and graduated from Lincoln’s Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology and minors in Business and Philosophy. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, baking, and exploring new places and cuisines.

Instructor/Orthokeratologist Lindsey Behrendt, OD, FAAO

Dr. Lindsey Behrendt completed her Doctorate of Optometry at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. Her clinical externship training included an ocular disease-focused rotation at the Robert Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas and a contact lens and primary care rotation at a private practice in the Kansas City, Missouri area. During her time at SCO, she was an active member of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH) and took part in mission trips to Mexico and Belize. Dr. Behrendt has continued her involvement in these trips as a member of Nebraska VOSH. She was born and raised in Oakley, Kansas and attended Kansas State University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences with minors in Biology and Gerontology. Dr. Behrendt practices primary eye care for patients of all ages. She has specific interest in contact lenses, family vision, and pediatrics. She holds membership in the American Optometric Association, the Nebraska Optometric Association and a graduate of the NOA Leadership Institute. Personally Dr. Behrendt enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her husband John, cheering on the Kansas State Wildcats, and traveling.

Founder/Practice Consultant Christopher Wolfe, OD, FAAO, Dip. ABO

Dr. Christopher Wolfe is a graduate of Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry. While in school, he served as president of the American Optometric Student Association, where he represented over 6,000 members. He is currently the Chair of the American Optometric Association’s State Government Relations Committee and the Legislative Chair for the Nebraska Optometric Association. In 2013 and 2015 he was awarded Young Optometrist of the Year for the Nebraska Optometric Association. In 2016 he was awarded the Optometrist of the Year for the Nebraska Optometric Association and the Young Optometrist of the Year for the American Optometric Association. In 2014 he was awarded Political Keyperson of the Year for the Nebraska Optometric Association and Alumni of the Year from Skutt Catholic High School. Dr. Wolfe has a passion for education. He is a co-founder of KMK Board Certification Review Services, a company specializing in preparing Doctors of Optometry to take the American Board of Optometry examination. He is the founder of EyeCode Education, a company specializing in the clinical and billing education. Dr. Wolfe is a fellow in the American Academy of Optometry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. He also has special interests in therapeutic scleral contact lenses to correct visual distortions in patients with corneal diseases. Dr. Wolfe is an avid runner, pilot and most of all, he enjoys spending time with his wife Jaime, daughters Ryan, Paityn, Camryn, Logan, Maisyn and sons Lincoln, Deacon, Benton and Bohden.

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