- Course Name – Refractionist
- Sector – Healthcare
- QP NO - HSS/ Q 3002
- Qualification Requirements ie Min. Educational Qualification and Min Age - Graduate with Science till XII, 21 years
- Link to Relevant NOS - http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/qp-refractionist.pdf
- Duration of the course – 90 days or more
- Job opportunities for this job role are available with – Optical Companies, Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Medical Colleges, Eye Clinics, Etc
- Assess Vision Conditions
- Sense of Prescribing Glasses
- Assess Refractive Status
- Dispensing Optical Prescription
- Refraction
- Detecting Eye Conditions That Require Referral
- Obtain Case History
- Measure Visual Acuity
- Prescribe Spectacles and Dispense Optical Prescription Accurately
- Store Medical Records
- Maintain Confidentiality of Medical Records
- Collate and Communicate Health Information
- Act Within the Limits of Competence and Authority
- Maintain a Safe, Healthy and Secure Environment
- Practice Course of Conduct While Performing Duties
- Follow Infection Control Policies and Procedures
- Monitor and Assure Quality
- Design and Execute the Examination Plan
- Interpret and Analyze Findings To Establish a Diagnosis and Explain the Diagnosis to the Patient