Refractionist

  • 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
  • SYLLABUS IN BRIEF

    • 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