Optical Manager

In this online course, you will gain the skills and knowledge to prepare yourself to become an optician and prepare for the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) certification —a certification that's required by many states. You will learn how to read prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses, become familiar with the equipment opticians use, and gain an understanding of eye anatomy and eye diseases, as well as learn various office responsibilities within an optometrist's office, including: bookkeeping; tracking inventory and sales; maintaining customer records (including payments and prescriptions). After completing this course, you'll be fully prepared to begin a career as an optician and have the skills and knowledge to advance as an optical manager in this popular and exciting medical field.

What you will learn

• Learn advanced formatting, drawing tools, create and manage tables, and work with column layouts
• Create, edit, format, and print Microsoft Word documents
• Learn how to add comments, footnotes and endnotes, and a table of contents
• Create, modify, and format Excel worksheets, perform calculations, and print Excel workbooks.
• Learn to use advanced Excel formulas, work with lists, work with illustrations and charts, and use advanced formatting techniques.
• Learn to work with pivot tables, audit worksheets, work with data tools, protect documents for collaboration with others, and work with macros.
• Account for inventory
• Account for fixed assets and depreciation
• Utilize purchase and sales orders
• Locate and create a variety of reports to analyze company performance in QuickBooks
• Set up, save, import, and secure QuickBooks files
• Learn how to track changes, compare and combine documents, create envelopes and labels, and protect documents

How you will benefit

• Be qualified to obtain an entry-level position as an optician in a retail or medical setting (note that some states require ABO certification).
• Be prepared to take the ABO exam, if you have a high school degree or GED.
• Be knowledgeable about ocular anatomy, eye diseases and conditions, frame styling and adjustment, eyewear selection, glasses lens and contact lens selection, prescriptions, and the equipment and mathematical formulas used in opticianry.
• Understand basic bookkeeping and accounting concepts
• Gain familiarity with closing the books and generating basic financial statements
• Handle and account for cash, accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Understand how to set up a new company file in QuickBooks and learn the basic features and functionality of QuickBooks

1. Optician
   1. What Is an Optician?
   2. The Parts of the Eye
   3. Refractive Errors
   4. Strabismus and Amblyopia
   5. Other Common Ocular Conditions
   6. Frame Basics
   7. Frame Styling
   8. Aligning Frames
   9. Adjusting Frames
   10. A Quick Look at Light
   11. Reading a Prescription
   12. More About Prescriptions and Lens Types
   13. Lens Materials
   14. Prism Basics
   15. Fresnel Prisms
   16. Optical Effects of Lens Curvature
   17. Multifocal Lens Considerations
   18. The Manual Lensometer
   19. More About Opticianry Measurements and Calculations
   20. Simple Math and Algebra
   21. Soft Contact Lenses
   22. Gas-Permeable Contact Lenses
   23. Legal Responsibilities and Ethics
   24. Preparing for the ABO Exam
2. Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks 2017 (Software Included)
   1. Bookkeeping Concepts
      1. Bookkeeping Defined
      2. The Journal and The Ledger
      3. Special Journals and the Worksheet
      4. Financial Statements and Closing the Books
      5. Merchandising Accounts
      6. Depreciation and Checking Accounts
      7. Petty Cash and Interest
      8. Payroll, Partnerships, and Corporations
   2. QuickBooks – Introductory Concepts
      1. Getting Started
      2. The Chart of Accounts
      3. Company Lists
      4. Bank Accounts
      5. Fixed Assets and Depreciation
      6. Accounts Payable I
      7. Accounts Payable II
      8. Accounts Receivable I
      9. Accounts Receivable II
      10. Accounts Receivable III
      11. Inventory and Estimating
      12. Reporting
   3. QuickBooks – Intermediate Concepts
      1. Working with Company Files
      2. Securing Your Company Files
      3. List Items and Inventory
      4. Ordering and Selling Inventory
      5. Vendor Discounts and Credits and Adjusting Inventory
      6. Tracking Price Levels and Customer Discounts
      7. Tracking Vehicle Mileage
      8. Working with Customer Balances
      9. Batch Invoicing and Creating Letters
      10. Petty Cash and Gift Cards
      11. Owner Transactions and Journal Entries
      12. Loans and Budgets
3. Microsoft Word 2016
   1. Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016
      1. Creating a Microsoft Word Document
      2. The Ribbon
      3. The File Tab
      4. The Quick Access Toolbar
      5. Formatting Microsoft Word Documents
      6. Editing Documents
      7. Finalizing Microsoft Word Documents
      8. Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016 Exam
   2. Intermediate Microsoft Word 2016
      1. Advanced Formatting
      2. Working with Tables
      3. Working with Images
      4. Page Layout
      5. Working with Illustrations
      6. Viewing Your Document(s)
      7. Intermediate Microsoft Word 2016 Exam
   3. Advanced Microsoft Word 2016
      1. Working with Long Documents
      2. Reviewing and Collaborating on Documents
      3. Comparing and Combining Documents
      4. Managing Mailings
      5. Protecting Documents
      6. Random Useful Items
      7. Advanced Microsoft Word 2016 Exam
   4. Microsoft Word 2016 Final Exam
4. Microsoft Excel
   1. Introduction to Microsoft Excel
      1. Creating a Microsoft Excel Workbook
      2. The Ribbon
      3. The Backstage View (The File Menu)
      4. Entering Data in Microsoft Excel Worksheets
      5. Formatting Microsoft Excel Worksheets
      6. Using Formulas in Microsoft Excel
      7. Working with Rows and Columns
      8. Editing Worksheets
      9. Finalizing Microsoft Excel Worksheets
      10. Microsoft Excel Features that Were New in 2013
      11. Features New in 2016
      12. Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016 Exam
   2. Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2016
      1. Advanced Formulas
      2. Working with Lists
      3. Working with Illustrations
      4. Visualizing Your Data
      5. Working with Tables
      6. Advanced Formatting
      7. Microsoft Excel Features that Were New in 2013
      8. Features New in 2016
      9. Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2016 Exam
   3. Advanced Microsoft Excel 2016
      1. Using Pivot Tables
      2. Auditing Worksheets
      3. Data Tools
      4. Working with Others
      5. Recording and Using Macros
      6. Random Useful Items
      7. Microsoft Excel Features that Were New in 2013
      8. Advanced Microsoft Excel 2016 Exam
   4. Microsoft Excel Final Exam

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can only be taken on a PC. A Mac is not supported.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or newer.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
• Microsoft Office 2016 Suite (not included in enrollment).
• Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following materials will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• System for Ophthalmic Dispensing, by Clifford W. Brooks and Irvin Borish
• The Optician Training Manual, by David S. McCleary
• All About Your Eyes, by Jennifer S. Weizer and Sharon Fekrat
• Bookkeeping Made Simple
• The QuickBooks 2018 (PC) software

Manuals are included as downloadable PDFs throughout the course.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However a high school diploma or GED is required to take the ABO exam.

Can I register for a course if I am an international student?

Yes, ed2go courses are completely online. However, keep in mind that not all certifying bodies or industry-specific certifications are recognized internationally. Please review your country's regulations prior to enrolling in courses that prepare for certification.

Does this course prepare for a certification?

In this online course, you will gain the skills and knowledge to prepare yourself to become an optician and prepare for the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) certification. Upon completion this course, you'll be fully prepared to begin a career as an optician.

When can I start the course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

How long does it take to complete this course?

This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive eighteen (18) months to complete the course.

What if I don't have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact your Student Advisor to help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

What kind of support will I receive?

You may be assigned with an instructor or team of industry experts for one-on-one course interaction. Your support will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our instructors are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach. You will be assigned to an Advisor for academic support.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Am I guaranteed a job?

This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

Can I get financial assistance?

This course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more: https://www.ed2go.com/career/financial-assistance

How can I get more information about this course?

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