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1 Sector Healthcare Sub-Sector Allied Health & Paramedics Occupation Vision Technician Reference ID: HSS/Q3001, Version 1.0 NSQF level: 3 Vision Technician

2 Published by: All Rights Reserved, First Edition, March 2016 Printed in India at Copyright 2016 Healthcare Sector Skill Council , 5th floor, DLF Tower A, Jasola District Center, New Delhi ,India Tel: , info@healthcare-ssc.in Website: Disclaimer The information contained herein has been obtained from sources reliable to Healthcare Sector Skill Council. Healthcare Sector Skill Council disclaims all warranties to the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of such information. Healthcare Sector Skill Council shall have no liability for errors, omissions, or inadequacies, in the information contained herein, or for interpretations thereof. Every effort has been made to trace the owners of the copyright material included in the book. The publishers would be grateful for any omissions brought to their notice for acknowledgements in future editions of the book. No entity in Healthcare Sector Skill Council shall be responsible for any loss whatsoever, sustained by any person who relies on this material. The material in this publication is copyrighted. No parts of this publication may be reproduced, stored or distributed in any form or by any means either on paper or electronic media, unless authorized by the Healthcare Sector Skill Council.

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5 Acknowledgment Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC) acknowledges the contribution of all the individuals and organizations who have contributed to the preparation of this book. We would like to thank Dr Naresh Trehan, Chairman, HSSC for his constant guidance and support. We would also like to acknowledge the efforts of HSSC Governing Council and members of HSSC Content Approval Committee; Dr A K Agrawal, Dr Alexander Thomas and HSSC team who guided preparation of the book. Sincere appreciation is extended to our industry partners, all experts for providing technical inputs and reviewing the individual modules. The efforts of IL&FS Skill Development Corporation are specially appreciated for supporting the development of the book. The preparation of this book would not have been possible without the strong support of Healthcare Industry and their valuable feedback. HSSC dedicates this book to youth of the country who desire to learn specialized skills, an invaluable asset for making a career in the Healthcare Sector and wish to be part of the most Nobel profession of saving life. For Healthcare Sector Skill Council Dr Shubnum Singh (Chairperson, HSSC Content Approval Committee) For Healthcare Sector Skill Council Mr. Ashish Jain (Chief Executive Officer) v

6 Participant Handbook About this book This Participant Handbook is designed to enable training for the specific qualification Pack(QP). Each National Occupational (NOS) is covered across Unit/s. Key Learning Objectives for the specific NOS mark the beginning of the Unit/s for that NOS. Obtain the case history Measure visual acuity Assess refractive status Dispense spectacles and dispense optical prescription accurately Store medical records Maintain confidentiality of medical records Collate and communicate health information Act within the limits of your competence and authority Maintain a safe, healthy and secure environment Practice Code of conduct while performing duties Follow biomedical waste disposal protocols Follow infection control policies and procedures Symbols used in the book have been listed below. vi

7 Vision Technician Table of Contents S. No. Modules and Units 1. Introduction to Healthcare Systems & Ophthalmology Services Unit Healthcare Delivery Systems Unit Structure and Services of an Ophthalmic Clinic or Hospital Unit Patient's Rights Unit Roles and Responsibilities of Vision Technician 2. Anatomy & Physiology Unit Human Anatomy Unit Human Physiology Unit Branches of Medicine 3. Basics of Ophthalmology (HSS/ N 3001, HSS/ N 3002, HSS/ N 3003, HSS/ N 3004) Unit Ocular Anatomy & Physiology Unit Basic Optics Unit Introduction to Ophthalmology Related Medical terminology 4. Ophthalmic Disorders & its Management (HSS/ N 3003, HSS/ N 3004) Unit Refractive Errors & Correction of Errors Unit Common Eye Diseases & its management Unit Ophthalmic Emergencies & its Management 5. Ophthalmic Equipment (HSS / N 3004, HSS/N 3002,HSS/N 3003, HSS/N 9610) Unit Commonly used Ophthalmic Instruments Unit Cleaning & Maintenance of Ophthalmic Instruments 6. Administrative Functions of Vision Technician (HSS / N 5505, HSS / N 5506) Unit Scheduling Appointments and Receiving Patients Unit Inventory and Workspace Management Unit Observing & reporting Unit Confidentiality, Documentation & Records 7. Pre-procedural Functions of Vision Technician (HSS/N 3001) Unit Measurement of Vitals Unit History Taking Unit Patient Positioning for Procedure 8. Vision Assessment (HSS/N 3002,HSS/N 3003) Unit Test and Record the Patient s Vision Unit Assisting the Ophthalmologist in Eye Examination Unit Administer Drops and Check for Dilation Unit Re-examine the Eye post Dilation 9. Patient Education & Health Promotion in Eye Care (HSS/N3004,HSS/N9601) Unit Direct Patient to Contact Lens Clinic Unit Direct Patient to Cataract Counselling Unit Unit After Care Unit Eye Donation Unit Eye & Vision Screening in Camps Page No vii

8 Table of Contents S. No. Modules and Units Page No. 10. Basics of Ophthalmic Dispensing (HSS/N3004) Unit Spectacle Dispensing Unit Direct Patient to Optical Showroom for spectacles Unit Spectacle Preparation Unit Contact Lenses Unit Low Vision Aids Unit Common Ophthalmic Medicines 11. Personnel Hygiene (HSS/N9606) Unit Personnel Hygiene 12. Sanitation, Safety & First Aid (HSS/N9606) Unit Safe Working Environment Unit First Aid 13. Infection Control Measures- Policies & Procedures (HSS/N9610) Unit Prevent and Control Infection 14. Emergency Medical response (HSS/N9606) Unit Emergency Medical Response 15. Bio Medical Waste Management (HSS/N9609) Unit Bio Medical Waste Management 16. Soft Skills and Communication Skills (HSS/N 9603, HSS/N 9606,HSS/N 9607) Unit Introduction to the Soft Skills Unit Effective Communication Unit Grooming and Hygiene Unit Interpersonal Skill Development Unit Social Interaction Unit Group Interaction Unit Time Management Unit Resume Preparation Unit Interview Preparation 17. IT Skills Unit Introduction to Computer Unit Basic Computer Knowledge Unit Components of Computer Unit Concept of Operating System Unit MS Word Unit MS PowerPoint Unit MS Excel Unit Internet Concepts 18. Employability & Entrepreneurship Skills Unit 18.1 Personal Strengths & Value Systems Unit 18.1 Digital Literacy: A Recap Unit 18.3 Money Matters Unit 18.4 Preparing for Employment & Self Employment Unit 18.5 Understanding Entrepreneurship Unit 18.6 Preparing to be an Entrepreneur viii

9 For more information, please contact us: Ms Seemonti Sarkar Ph : , , Ext : seemonti.sarkar@healthcare-ssc.in or you may contact HSSC office at: , 5th floor, DLF Tower A, Jasola District Center New Delhi , India Tel: , , info@healthcare-ssc.in Website:

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