Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience
Work setting
Optical retail store
Tasks
Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
Administer tests using equipment, instruct patients on test procedures and record results, and monitor, check and calibrate auditory equipment
Assist health care professionals
Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
Develop information materials for patients
Examine adult clients to assess hearing loss, recommend type of hearing instrument, take earmold impressions and perform follow-up examinations and readjustments
Follow through on treatment programs with patients
Help medical examiner in charge
Help physical therapists
Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists
Apply and adjust casts, splints and bandages
Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
Maintain supplies
Maintain inventory of equipment
Perform general clerical duties
Process files and paperwork
Schedule and confirm appointments
Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
