Course Information
Contact Lens wear has become an important eye correction resource and one of the most common medical devices on the market. Besides the ability to correct refractive issues, contact lenses are also largely popular for their aesthetic value and choices available. As such, proper fitting and education in the use of these lenses are crucial to avoid complications.
Learning Outcomes
Refresh your knowledge in the field of contact lens practice including soft contact lens (SCL) and rigid gas permeable (RGP) lens fitting. You will gain insights on contact lens patient management covering common contact lens complications and their management.
Course
Schedule
Course Date: 26 March 2021
Application Period: 11 February to 10 March 2021
Duration: 1 day
Time: 9am to 5pm
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Lesson Plan
This course consists of 2 modules:
- Indicators of a good SCL fit
- Indicators of a good RGP lens fit
- Common contact lens complications in practice
- Managing these complications
Certification
A Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all required assessment(s).
A Certificate of Participation will be awarded to participants who meet the 75% attendance requirement but did not pass all required assessment(s).
Course Fees
Course fee is payable upon acceptance. It is inclusive of 7% GST and subject to review.
The course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit. For more information on the SkillsFuture Credit click here.
For enhanced training support, enter SME in the promo code during course application.
Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year (or up to $500 for NTUC members aged 40 years old and above) when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme). Please visit e2i’s website to find out more.
| Applicants / Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|
| Full Course Fee | $278.20 |
| Singaporeans and Permanent Residents | $83.46 |
| Singaporeans qualified for SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy | $31.46 |
| Singaporeans and Permanent Residents qualified for Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | $31.46 |