Scheme Name :
Certified Dispensing Optician may also be called as Vision assistant/vision technician
Scope :
This scheme is defined for Assessing the existing skill sets under recognition of prior skill for currently working Ophthalmic or dispensing opticians may also be called “vision assistant/vision technician”.
Job Role :
- To perform primary vision testing with the use of mechanical devices and procedures as Auto-refractometer, retinoscopy etc. in order to find out refractive error and provide suitable optical correction in form of spectacles, powered ophthalmic lenses etc.
- Dispense the best fitting frame to the customer keeping in mind the customer needs and occupational requirements.
- Verify customer’s spectacles power given by others and dispense the glass according to the final prescription
- To make or repair spectacles
- To make, to fit ophthalmic lenses in spectacle frames
- To help client to choose right frame, ophthalmic lenses, lenses. Also can explain technical features of lenses
- Must refer client to ophthalmologist in case of any eye pathologies, un-improving vision with pinhole and un-improving vision after full correction of refractive error, any other condition that cannot be addressed by optical correction
- Participate in government programmers of eradication of blindness and to create eye health awareness among general public
- Handle each customer in a different way according to the queries raised by the customer.
Boundaries\Limitations :
- Should not prescribe and use ANY type of medication or perform any surgical or invasive procedure.
- Shall not put Dr. or Doctor or Optometrist in front of the name on the basis of this Certification.
- Shall not diagnose & counsel to client, about any ophthalmic or medical condition but only regarding Optical corrections and refractive Errors.
Required Competency :
- Currently working as Optician and who having experience of 1 to 2 years in Optical Field.
- To have the experience of Basic Eye testing for the purpose of making spectacles, lenses etc. and identifying and correcting errors of refraction.
- Scientific dispensing of visual aids according to prescription and patient requirement.
- Prepare and interpret spectacle prescription independently
- Accurate measurements of frame, lenses, inter pupillary distance, facial measurements, centration and decentration of lenses.
- Proficiency in structure of an eye and optics terminology in order to counsel the patient properly
- Selection and measurement of frames according to principles of occupational and cosmetic dispensing.
- Proficiency in dispensing progressive and other technically advanced lenses.
- Identification of cases for referral to optometrist and ophthalmologist.
Abilities :
- Physical capabilities such as Vision & Hearing is must
- Ability to communicate information verbally and visually.
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to make reasonable decision in a timely manner
- Ability to handle each instrument in proper manner
- Strong communication skill
- Attentiveness
- Ability to analyze and decide within the scope of his\her work.
Pre-requisites :
- As a recognition of existing/ prior skills; no formal education is required or Min 5th and above
- 1 to 2 years’ experience in Optical Shop is must
- Experience in optical Industry
- Experience of using lensometer, Auto-refractometer, retinoscopy, trial case, trial frames, Vision drum and repairing equipment.
Code of Conduct :
- Exercise your professional judgment and use your professional skills to the best of your ability
- Respect and protect confidential information.
- Should not prescribe and use ANY type of medication or perform any surgical or invasive procedure.
- Shall not put Dr. or Doctor or Optometrist in front of the name on the basis of this Certification.
- Shall not diagnose & counsel to client, about any ophthalmic or medical condition but only regarding Optical corrections and refractive Errors.
- In case of Malpractice or change in capabilities with regards of scope of this certificate, immediately inform to the certifying body without delay.
Documents will be verified by IIPS :
- Exam Application Form
- Two passport size photographs
- Last Qualification Documents
- Aadhar Card
- Experience Letter
Documents to be submitted before certification :
1.Role of an optician (Certified person agreement)
For initial certification all competency should be meet.
Exams :
1. Internal Assessment :
- Written Papers of 140 Marks
2.Final Assessment :
- Written Paper of 60 Marks
- Practical (Viva) Exam of 800 Marks
IIPS will send the internal / continuing assessment paper directly to the candidate, Candidate has to submit this assessment back to IIPS for marking and to complete initial assessment.
Passing Criteria :
The passing criteria for theory is 50% & for the practical exam it is 75%.
Re-Exam :
If candidate fails in exam,can appear for re-exam within 30 working days from date of result or as per schedule.
Procedure of recertification for candidate:
- Candidate must apply for recertification within six month of validity date of his/her certificate.
- Candidate shall fill the online/ offline application form for recertification
- Following documents are to attached along with form:
- Copy of existing certificate to be renewed
- Self-declaration with signature declaring that one has attended at least 3 exhibitions/ seminars/training programmers related to his/her area of primary work.
- Payment of Rs. 2500/- to be made online to IIPS account and attach proof of payment.
- Once all the formalities mentioned above are completed, candidate will receive date and time of skill/practical exam, where he has to demonstrate any one of his skill within the scope of certification as asked by examiner.
- On completing the process successfully, candidate will be recommended for recertification
- IIPS certification decision body will take the decision on re-certification within 30 working days from completion of exams.
- Candidate will receive new certificate with renewed validity date (5 years from date of issue) within 60 working days from date of exam.
- If candidate fails to prove his skill in exam or produce self-declaration or any extra document like proof of attendance (if applicable) of seminars/exhibition etc. IIPS reserves the right to deny the recertification or ask to apply again within 6 months from the date of denial of recertification
Re-certification :
For recertification IIPS shall consider the following….
- Professional development-Self Declaration about Professional development & Experience
- Structured interviews (At the time of application) for recertification
- Confirmation of continuing satisfactory work and work experience records: experience declaration as in point “1”
- Examination-Recertification Examination
Procedure of verification of certified person :
- If any interested party required the information of a certified person then he have to fill the certificate verification format or send details by mail.
- With the attached scan copy of certificate & Marksheet.
- IIPS will Verify the students details as per request.
- If required IIPS can send the person to verify the certificate onsite.
- Once verification is done IIPS will revert mail to interested party.