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Opticianry (OPTC)

Starts in September

Campus
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Diploma
School
School of Health Sciences

Courses

Delivery: At Seneca, courses are delivered in the following formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment.

Preferences  for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

 

Semester 1

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
COM101 Communicating Across Contexts  Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person
COM470 Interpersonal Communication  Not offered  Not offered  Online
OPT100 Introduction to Optics  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
OPT104 Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye  Not offered  Not offered  Online
OPT105 Eyeglass Dispensing Lab - Fittings and Measurements  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
OPT106 Eyeglass Dispensing Lab - Lens Verification  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
OPT107 Eyeglass Dispensing Theory I  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid

Semester 2

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
OPT201 Refraction Theory I  Online  Not offered  Not offered
OPT203 Refraction Lab I  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
OPT204 Eyeglass Fabrication Lab I  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
OPT205 Ocular Patho-Physiology  Online  Not offered  Not offered
OPT206 Eyeglass Dispensing Lab II  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
OPT207 Eyeglass Dispensing Theory II  Flexible  Not offered  Not offered
OPT208 Professional Practice and Optical Business  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered

Semester 3

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
OPT302 Advanced Eyeglass Dispensing Lab  Not offered  In-person  Not offered
OPT303 Contact Lens Dispensing Theory I  Not offered  Hybrid  Not offered
OPT304 Contact Lens Lab I  Not offered  In-person  Not offered
OPT305 Eyeglass Fabrication Lab II  Not offered  In-person  Not offered
OPT306 Advanced Eyeglass Dispensing Theory  Not offered  In-person  Not offered
OPT309 Refraction Theory II  Not offered  Online  Not offered
OPT310 Refraction Lab II  Not offered  In-person  Not offered
WTP100 Work Term Preparation  Not offered  Online  Not offered

Work-Integrated Learning Term 1

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
OPT551 Opticianry, Work Term  Not offered  Not offered  In-person

Semester 4

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
OPT401 Contact Lens Dispensing Theory II  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
OPT402 Contact Lens Lab II  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
OPT404 Contact Lens Continuous Care Theory  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
OPT405 Advanced Contact Lens Lab - Ocular Assessment  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
OPT406 Binocular Vision and Low Vision  Online  Not offered  Not offered
plus: General Education Course (2)

Work-Integrated Learning Term 2

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
OPT552 Opticinary, Work Term II  Not offered  In-person  Not offered

Program Learning Outcomes

Learn more about program learning outcomes for this program.

Program of Study

2024/25 Academic Year (Current)