Contact Lenses Part 1 (Theory) Year 1 /4

Vocational qualification

In London

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

The course prepares you for the theoretical examinations in anatomy, visual optics, contact lens practice and the practical examinations with laboratory periods in instrumentation and contact lens fitting.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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The Angel, 311-321 Goswell Road, EC1V 7DD

Start date

On request

About this course

Students must normally have passed the final dispensing theory and practical examinations of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO).

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Contact Lenses Part 1 (Theory) Year 1 /4

Quick Facts
Course Code
AS1X03A09
Start
07/09/2009
Course Level
Level X
Days/Time
DAY
Course Length
1 year

Where is the course? Centre for Applied Sciences (The Angel, 311-321 Goswell Road, London ECIV 7DD)

What is this course about? The course prepares you for the theoretical examinations in anatomy, visual optics, contact lens practice and the practical examinations with laboratory periods in instrumentation and contact lens fitting.

Who is this course for? For people who want a higher education qualification in optics.

What do I need to get on the course? Students must normally have passed the final dispensing theory and practical examinations of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO).

What will I study? The course prepares you for the theoretical examinations in anatomy, visual optics, contact lens practice and the practical examinations with laboratory periods in instrumentation and contact lens fitting. You must have already passed the FBDO exams and be employed in contact lens practice. Optional second year cost ú750 (including examination fees).

What qualification will I get? At the end of the first year students will attempt the theory papers of the Certificate Examination and, if they have sufficient contact lens experience in practice, may attempt the ABDO certificate practical examination. At the end of the second year students can take the ABDO's Diploma in Contact Lens Dispensing. Successful students will be able to use the suffix FBDO.CL.

What can I do after the course? This course is designed for those qualified dispensing opticians who wish to begin fitting contact lenses and obtain the required qualifications to practise in this field. A further practical course is offered to enable the students to take the honours practical examination and, if successful, to use the suffix FBDO (Hons) CL.

How do I get on the course?

How much does the course cost? This is a full cost course, with no government funding and no concessions.

Home Students:
£ 1950

Contact Lenses Part 1 (Theory) Year 1 /4

Price on request