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Professional Optometry - OPTM4271
 Optometry

   
   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Pre req; OPTM4110, OPTM4131, OPTM4151, Corequisites; OPTM4211, OPTM4231, OPTM4251
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 2 (more info)
 
   
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

Objectives: A major focus in optometric education is to produce eye care professionals who offer complete patient care. This course is designed to prepare future optometrists to manage a private practice successfully as well as showcase other opportunities within the profession including those in industry, academia, research, government and public health.

Brief Curriculum:
The course will focus on the needs of small business operators by providing a solid foundation in the key business disciplines. This will reflect issues that can arise in the strategic management and development of an optometric practice. Topics will include human resources management, ethics, business planning and development, accounting/finance administration, microeconomics, personal finance, marketing, operations management, entrepreneurial skills, leadership, personal development and business law. The teaching approach will provide a stimulating and interactive environment for students to develop their business, leadership and teamwork skills in order to become a successful optometrist within the profession


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