Title: Identify the various professions in vision care.
Course: Vision Care Technician I (14057-I) > Section: Exploring Clinical Practice

Identification should include

- determining the role of the ophthalmologist
- determining the role of the optometrist
- identifying the responsibilities of the optician
- identifying the responsibilities of the optometric assistant/technician
- discussing the roles of the ophthalmic medical personnel
- identifying the role of the ocularist
- identifying the subspecialties in the optical professions
- identifying the regulatory agencies associated with opticians, optometrists, and ophthalmologists
  - Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/)
  - Virginia Department of Health Professions (https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/)
  - American Society of Ocularists (http://www.ocularist.org/)
  - Opticians Association of Virginia (http://vaopticians.org/).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What age requirements exist for opticians in the state of Virginia (e.g., 18 or emancipated)?
- What is the scope of practice for an optician?
- What are the requirements for examination and renewal?
- What accredited postsecondary programs are available for opticians in Virginia?