Welcome to Foundations in Dispensing Welcome to the Foundations in Dispensing programme. This is your course page. From here, 
you will be able to access everything you need to help you complete the programme. What is Foundations in Dispensing? Foundations in Dispensing is a distance Learning programme leading to a Specsavers Certificate of Completion. The programme is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of a range of topics within Ophthalmic Dispensing. Who is this programme for? This programme is for students who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding of Ophthalmic Dispensing. Please note that this programme does not lead to a BTEC qualification. How is the programme structured? The programme contains 8 units: Communication in Optical Customer Service Use of Spectacles Supporting the Provision of Spectacle Frames Procedures in Optical Dispensing Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Visual System Optometric Function and Low Vision Service Contact Lens Practice Enhanced Service and Clinical Excellence (to come) We would recommend that you read through the course content for each unit, and then complete the relent MCQ assessment before moving onto the next unit. How is this programme assessed? To gain your internal Specsavers certificate, you will need to complete a multiple choice question assessment for each unit of the programme. You will need to achieve 60% or over in each assessment to pass the programme. To access your assessments, click the ‘Go to my assessment dashboard’ link at the bottom of the page. When you are taking your assessments, you must be invigilated by a dispensing optician, optometrist or store manager. You can refer to your course materials during the assessment.
Course text book
Course learning: eLearning and videos
The following earning and video will help you learn more about each topic. Make sure that for all units, you make use of the associate videos and eLearning elearning

 

 

 

Semester 1 Unit 7: Supporting the Provision of Spectacle Frames: Frame materials - plastic

 

Read the information concerning plastic frame materials and then complete the quiz that follows.

 

 

 

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​Semester 1 Unit 7 Supporting the Provision of Spectacle Frames elearning: Frame materials - Plastic

 

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Semester 1 Unit 7: Supporting the Provision of Spectacle Frames: Frame and facial measurements

 

Complete the quiz that follows.

 

 

 

 

 

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​Semester 1 Unit 7 Supporting the Provision of Spectacle Frames elearning: Frame and facial measurements

 

 

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Semester 1 Unit 2 Use of spectacles: Transposition

 

 

There is a variety of forms a prescription can be written in, and the process of converting a prescription from one form to another is called transposition.

 

​​+ VIEW ELEARNING

 

 

 

Semester 1 Unit 7: Supporting the Provision of Spectacle Frames: Frame materials - metal

 

Read the information concerning metal frame materials and then complete the quiz that follows.

 

 

 

​​+ VIEW ELEARNING

 

 

 

 

​Semester 1 Unit 7 Supporting the Provision of Spectacle Frames elearning: Frame materials - Metal

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​Semester 1 Unit 2 Use of spectacles elearning: Transposition

 

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Semester 2 Unit 1 – Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Visual System: Ocular conditions

 

Investigate which area of the eye retinal conditions occur

 

 

 

 

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​Semester 2 Unit 1 Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Visual System eLearning: Ocular Conditions

 

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Semester 2 Unit 1 – Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Visual System: Low vision

 

Identify conditions in each image shown and then complete the quiz that follows.

 

 

 

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​Semester 2 Unit 3 Optometric Function and Low Vision Service eLearning: Low vision

 

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Semester 2 Unit 1 – Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Visual System: Anatomy of the eye

 

Investigate an image showing the anatomy of the eye. Each marker reveals a detailed description. Then complete the quiz that follows.

 

 

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Semester 1 Unit 9: Procedures in optical dispensing: PPL markings and verification

 

Play the audio tracks on each screen to hear about progressive power lenses verification in more detail.

 

 

 

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​Semester 2 Unit 1 Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Visual System eLearning: Anatomy of the eye

 

 

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​Semester 1 Unit 9 Procedures in optical dispensing eLearning: PPL Markings and Verification

 

 

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Training videos
  •  + Semester 1 Unit 9 Procedures in optical dispensing. Training video
  •  + Semester 2 Unit 3 – Optometric Function and Low Vision Service. Eye examination video playlist
  •  + Semester 2 Unit 4 – Contact lens practice. Contact lens video playlist
Your assessments
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Professional Training and Development If you have any questions about the programme, please email ptd.ilearn@specsavers.com © 2019 . Specsavers Optical Group
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Welcome to Foundations in Dispensing Welcome to the Foundations in Dispensing programme. This is your course page. From here, 
you will be able to access everything you need to help you complete the programme. What is Foundations in Dispensing? Foundations in Dispensing is a distance Learning programme leading to a Specsavers Certificate of Completion. The programme is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of a range of topics within Ophthalmic Dispensing. Who is this programme for? This programme is for students who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding of Ophthalmic Dispensing. Please note that this programme does not lead to a BTEC qualification. How is the programme structured? The programme contains 8 units: Communication in Optical Customer Service Use of Spectacles Supporting the Provision of Spectacle Frames Procedures in Optical Dispensing Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Visual System Optometric Function and Low Vision Service Contact Lens Practice Enhanced Service and Clinical Excellence (to come) We would recommend that you read through the course content for each unit, and then complete the relent MCQ assessment before moving onto the next unit. How is this programme assessed? To gain your internal Specsavers certificate, you will need to complete a multiple choice question assessment for each unit of the programme. You will need to achieve 60% or over in each assessment to pass the programme. To access your assessments, click the ‘Go to my assessment dashboard’ link at the bottom of the page. When you are taking your assessments, you must be invigilated by a dispensing optician, optometrist or store manager. You can refer to your course materials during the assessment.

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Course text book
PDFs are not downloadable from tablets or smart phones. Please access this page from your computer if you wish to download the documents below.
Course learning: eLearning and videos
The following earning and video will help you learn more about each topic. Make sure that for all units, you make use of the associate videos and eLearning elearning
  •  + Elearning - Semester 1 Unit 2
    Transposition
    Transposition
    There is a variety of forms a prescription can be written in, and the process of converting a prescription from one form to another is called transposition.
    VIEW ELEARNING
  •  + Elearning - Semester 1 Unit 9
    PPL markings and verification
    PPL markings and verification
    Play the audio tracks on each screen to hear about progressive power lenses verification in more detail.
    VIEW ELEARNING
  •  + Elearning - Semester 1 Unit 7
    Frame materials - plastic
    Frame materials - plastic
    Read the information concerning plastic frame materials and then complete the quiz that follows.
    VIEW ELEARNING
    Frame materials - metal
    Frame materials - metal
    Read the information concerning metal frame materials and then complete the quiz that follows.
    VIEW ELEARNING
    Frame and facial measurements
    Frame and facial measurements
    Complete the quiz that follows.
    VIEW ELEARNING
  •  + Elearning - Semester 2 Unit 1
    Ocular conditions
    Ocular conditions
    Investigate which area of the eye retinal conditions occur.
    VIEW ELEARNING
    Anatomy of the eye
    Anatomy of the eye
    Investigate an image showing the anatomy of the eye. Each marker reveals a detailed description. Then complete the quiz that follows.
    VIEW ELEARNING
  •  + Elearning - Semester 2 Unit 3
    Low vision
    Low vision
    Identify conditions in each image shown and then complete the quiz that follows.
    VIEW ELEARNING
Training videos
  •  + Semester 1 Unit 9 Procedures in optical dispensing. Training video
  •  + Semester 2 Unit 3 – Optometric Function and Low Vision Service. Eye examination video playlist
  •  + Semester 2 Unit 4 – Contact lens practice. Contact lens video playlist
Your assessments
Click here to go to my student 
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Welcome to Foundations in Dispensing Welcome to the Foundations in Dispensing programme. This is your course page. From here, 
you will be able to access everything you need to help you complete the programme. What is Foundations in Dispensing? Foundations in Dispensing is a distance Learning programme leading to a Specsavers Certificate of Completion. The programme is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of a range of topics within Ophthalmic Dispensing. Who is this programme for? This programme is for students who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding of Ophthalmic Dispensing. Please note that this programme does not lead to a BTEC qualification. How is the programme structured? The programme contains 8 units: Communication in Optical Customer Service Use of Spectacles Supporting the Provision of Spectacle Frames Procedures in Optical Dispensing Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Visual System Optometric Function and Low Vision Service Contact Lens Practice Enhanced Service and Clinical Excellence (to come) We would recommend that you read through the course content for each unit, and then complete the relent MCQ assessment before moving onto the next unit. How is this programme assessed? To gain your internal Specsavers certificate, you will need to complete a multiple choice question assessment for each unit of the programme. You will need to achieve 60% or over in each assessment to pass the programme. To access your assessments, click the ‘Go to my assessment dashboard’ link at the bottom of the page. When you are taking your assessments, you must be invigilated by a dispensing optician, optometrist or store manager. You can refer to your course materials during the assessment.
Course textbook
PDFs are not downloadable from tablets or smart phones. Please access this page from your computer if you wish to download the documents below.
Course learning: eLearning and videos
The following earning and video will help you learn more about each topic. Make sure that for all units, you make use of the associate videos and eLearning elearning
  •  + Elearning - Semester 1 Unit 2
  •  + Elearning - Semester 1 Unit 9
  •  + Elearning - Semester 1 Unit 7
  •  + Elearning - Semester 2 Unit 1
  •  + Elearning - Semester 2 Unit 3
Training videos
  •  + Semester 1 Unit 9 Procedures in optical dispensing. Training video
  •  + Semester 2 Unit 3 – Optometric Function and Low Vision Service. Eye examination video playlist
  •  + Semester 2 Unit 4 – Contact lens practice. Contact lens video playlist
Your assessments
Click here to go to my student 
assessment dashboard Opens in a new window.
Professional Training 
and Development If you have any questions about the programme, please email ptd.ilearn@specsavers.com © 2019 . Specsavers Optical Group
Welcome to Foundations in Dispensing Welcome to the Foundations in Dispensing programme. This is your course page. From here, 
you will be able to access everything you need to help you complete the programme. What is Foundations in Dispensing? Foundations in Dispensing is a distance Learning programme leading to a Specsavers Certificate of Completion. The programme is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of a range of topics within Ophthalmic Dispensing. Who is this programme for? This programme is for students who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding of Ophthalmic Dispensing. Please note that this programme does not lead to a BTEC qualification. How is the programme structured? The programme contains 8 units: Communication in Optical Customer Service Use of Spectacles Supporting the Provision of Spectacle Frames Procedures in Optical Dispensing Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Visual System Optometric Function and Low Vision Service Contact Lens Practice Enhanced Service and Clinical Excellence (to come) We would recommend that you read through the course content for each unit, and then complete the relent MCQ assessment before moving onto the next unit. How is this programme assessed? To gain your internal Specsavers certificate, you will need to complete a multiple choice question assessment for each unit of the programme. You will need to achieve 60% or over in each assessment to pass the programme. To access your assessments, click the ‘Go to my assessment dashboard’ link at the bottom of the page. When you are taking your assessments, you must be invigilated by a dispensing optician, optometrist or store manager. You can refer to your course materials during the assessment.
Course textbook
PDFs are not downloadable from tablets or smart phones. Please access this page from your computer if you wish to download the documents below.
Course learning: eLearning and videos
The following earning and video will help you learn more about each topic. Make sure that for all units, you make use of the associate videos and eLearning elearning
  •  + Elearning - Semester 1 Unit 2
  •  + Elearning - Semester 1 Unit 9
  •  + Elearning - Semester 1 Unit 7
  •  + Elearning - Semester 2 Unit 1
  •  + Elearning - Semester 2 Unit 3
Training videos
Your assessments
Click here to go to my student 
assessment dashboard Opens in a new window.
Professional Training 
and Development If you have any questions about the programme, please email ptd.ilearn@specsavers.com © 2019 . Specsavers Optical Group
Welcome to Foundations in Dispensing Welcome to the Foundations in Dispensing programme. This is your course page. From here, 
you will be able to access everything you need to help you complete the programme. What is Foundations in Dispensing? Foundations in Dispensing is a distance Learning programme leading to a Specsavers Certificate of Completion. The programme is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of a range of topics within Ophthalmic Dispensing. Who is this programme for? This programme is for students who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding of Ophthalmic Dispensing. Please note that this programme does not lead to a BTEC qualification. How is the programme structured? The programme contains 8 units: Communication in Optical Customer Service Use of Spectacles Supporting the Provision of Spectacle Frames Procedures in Optical Dispensing Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Visual System Optometric Function and Low Vision Service Contact Lens Practice Enhanced Service and Clinical Excellence (to come) We would recommend that you read through the course content for each unit, and then complete the relent MCQ assessment before moving onto the next unit. How is this programme assessed? To gain your internal Specsavers certificate, you will need to complete a multiple choice question assessment for each unit of the programme. You will need to achieve 60% or over in each assessment to pass the programme. To access your assessments, click the ‘Go to my assessment dashboard’ link at the bottom of the page. When you are taking your assessments, you must be invigilated by a dispensing optician, optometrist or store manager. You can refer to your course materials during the assessment.
Course textbook
PDFs are not downloadable from tablets or smart phones. Please access this page from your computer if you wish to download the documents below.
The following earning and video will help you learn more about each topic. Make sure that for all units, you make use of the associate videos and eLearning elearning
Transposition
Transposition
There is a variety of forms a prescription can be written in, and the process of converting a prescription from one form to another is called transposition.
VIEW ELEARNING
Frame materials - plastic
Frame materials - plastic
Read the information concerning plastic frame materials and then complete the quiz that follows.
VIEW ELEARNING
Frame materials - metal
Frame materials - metal
Read the information concerning metal frame materials and then complete the quiz that follows.
VIEW ELEARNING
Frame and facial measurements
Frame and facial measurements
Complete the quiz that follows.
VIEW ELEARNING
PPL markings and verification
PPL markings and verification
Play the audio tracks on each screen to hear about progressive power lenses verification in more detail.
VIEW ELEARNING
Training videos
Course learning: eLearning and videos
Your assessments
Click here to go to my student 
assessment dashboard Opens in a new window.
Professional Training and Development If you have any questions about the programme, please email ptd.ilearn@specsavers.com © 2019 . Specsavers Optical Group
Welcome to Foundations in Dispensing Welcome to the Foundations in Dispensing programme. This is your course page. From here, 
you will be able to access everything you need to help you complete the programme. What is Foundations in Dispensing? Foundations in Dispensing is a distance Learning programme leading to a Specsavers Certificate of Completion. The programme is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of a range of topics within Ophthalmic Dispensing. Who is this programme for? This programme is for students who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding of Ophthalmic Dispensing. Please note that this programme does not lead to a BTEC qualification. How is the programme structured? The programme contains 8 units: Communication in Optical Customer Service Use of Spectacles Supporting the Provision of Spectacle Frames Procedures in Optical Dispensing Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Visual System Optometric Function and Low Vision Service Contact Lens Practice Enhanced Service and Clinical Excellence (to come) We would recommend that you read through the course content for each unit, and then complete the relent MCQ assessment before moving onto the next unit. How is this programme assessed? To gain your internal Specsavers certificate, you will need to complete a multiple choice question assessment for each unit of the programme. You will need to achieve 60% or over in each assessment to pass the programme. To access your assessments, click the ‘Go to my assessment dashboard’ link at the bottom of the page. When you are taking your assessments, you must be invigilated by a dispensing optician, optometrist or store manager. You can refer to your course materials during the assessment.
Course textbook
PDFs are not downloadable from tablets or smart phones. Please access this page from your computer if you wish to download the documents below.
The following earning and video will help you learn more about each topic. Make sure that for all units, you make use of the associate videos and eLearning elearning Training videos
Course learning: eLearning and videos
Your assessments
Click here to go to my student 
assessment dashboard Opens in a new window.
Professional Training and Development If you have any questions about the programme, please email ptd.ilearn@specsavers.com © 2019 . Specsavers Optical Group
Welcome to Foundations in Dispensing Welcome to the Foundations in Dispensing programme. This is your course page. From here, 
you will be able to access everything you need to help you complete the programme. What is Foundations in Dispensing? Foundations in Dispensing is a distance Learning programme leading to a Specsavers Certificate of Completion. The programme is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of a range of topics within Ophthalmic Dispensing. Who is this programme for? This programme is for students who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding of Ophthalmic Dispensing. Please note that this programme does not lead to a BTEC qualification. How is the programme structured? The programme contains 8 units: Communication in Optical Customer Service Use of Spectacles Supporting the Provision of Spectacle Frames Procedures in Optical Dispensing Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Visual System Optometric Function and Low Vision Service Contact Lens Practice Enhanced Service and Clinical Excellence (to come) We would recommend that you read through the course content for each unit, and then complete the relent MCQ assessment before moving onto the next unit. How is this programme assessed? To gain your internal Specsavers certificate, you will need to complete a multiple choice question assessment for each unit of the programme. You will need to achieve 60% or over in each assessment to pass the programme. To access your assessments, click the ‘Go to my assessment dashboard’ link at the bottom of the page. When you are taking your assessments, you must be invigilated by a dispensing optician, optometrist or store manager. You can refer to your course materials during the assessment.
  • + COURSE PREPARATION (Month 1)
    Month 1 Read through student course guides and complete Before you begin studying the course materials, you should watch the online video tutorials which you can access on your course page. You should also read though your student guide: this guide details all the assessments you need to complete in order to gain your qualification. Once you are familiar with the programme and how it works, you can start reading through your course text book and completing your assessments.
  • + SEMESTER 1 (Months 2-5)
    Month 2 Unit 8 (Communication in Optical Customer Service) During Month 1, you should aim to Read through Unit 8 of your course materials and then complete the following assessments: Customer experience exercise reflection Managing customers case scenario questions Unit 8 short answer questions Unit 8 multiple choice questionsMonth 3 Unit 2 (Use of Spectacles) Read through Unit 2 of your course materials and then complete the following assessments: Refractive error discussion student reflection High index discussion student reflection High index case scenario questions Unit 2 multiple choice questionsMonth 4 Unit 7 (Supporting the Provision of Spectacle Frames) Read through Unit 7 of your course materials and then complete the following assessments: Frame project student photos and notes Varifocal project student photos and notes Product quality case scenario questions Unit 7 multiple choice questionsMonth 5 Unit 9 (Procedures in Optical Dispensing) Read through Unit 9 of your course materials and then complete the following assessments: Progressive and occupational dispensing case questions Unit 9 short answer questions Unit 2 multiple choice questions
  • + SEMESTER 2 (Months 6-8)
    Month 6 Unit 1 (Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Visual System) Read through Unit 1 of your course materials and then complete the following assessments: Ophthalmic drugs discussion Tropicamide instillation discussion Unit 1 short answer questions Unit 1 multiple choice questionsMonth 7 Unit 3 (Optometric Function and Low Vision Service) Read through Unit 3 of your course materials and then complete the following assessments: Assistant’s role in practice exercise Triage form and emergency conditions exercise Eye examination discussion Low vision services exercise Unit 3 multiple choice questionsMonth 8 Unit 4 (Contact lens practice) Read through Unit 4 of your course materials and then complete the following assessments: Service exercise CL options for patients case scenario questions Unit 4 short answer questions Unit 4 multiple choice questions
Course textbook
PDFs are not downloadable from tablets or smart phones. Please access this page from your computer if you wish to download the documents below.
The following earning and video will help you learn more about each topic. Make sure that for all units, you make use of the associate videos and eLearning elearning Training videos
Course learning: 
eLearning and videos
Your assessments
Click here to go to my student 
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Welcome to Foundations in Dispensing Welcome to the Foundations in Dispensing programme. This is your course page. From here, 
you will be able to access everything you need to help you complete the programme. What is Foundations in Dispensing? Foundations in Dispensing is a distance Learning programme leading to a Specsavers Certificate of Completion. The programme is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of a range of topics within Ophthalmic Dispensing. Who is this programme for? This programme is for students who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding of Ophthalmic Dispensing. Please note that this programme does not lead to a BTEC qualification. How is the programme structured? The programme contains 8 units: Communication in Optical Customer Service Use of Spectacles Supporting the Provision of Spectacle Frames Procedures in Optical Dispensing Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Visual System Optometric Function and Low Vision Service Contact Lens Practice Enhanced Service and Clinical Excellence (to come) We would recommend that you read through the course content for each unit, and then complete the relent MCQ assessment before moving onto the next unit. How is this programme assessed? To gain your internal Specsavers certificate, you will need to complete a multiple choice question assessment for each unit of the programme. You will need to achieve 60% or over in each assessment to pass the programme. To access your assessments, click the ‘Go to my assessment dashboard’ link at the bottom of the page. When you are taking your assessments, you must be invigilated by a dispensing optician, optometrist or store manager. You can refer to your course materials during the assessment.
Course textbook
PDFs are not downloadable from tablets or smart phones. Please access this page from your computer if you wish to download the documents below.
The following earning and video will help you learn more about each topic. Make sure that for all units, you make use of the associate videos and eLearning elearning Training videos
course learning elearning and videos
Your assessments
Click here to go to my student 
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