Objectives: A major focus in optometric education is to produce eye care professionals who offer complete patient care. This course is designed to prepare future optometrists to manage a private practice successfully as well as showcase other opportunities within the profession including those in industry, academia, research, government and public … For more content click the Read More button below.
Objectives: A major focus in optometric education is to produce eye care professionals who offer complete patient care. This course is designed to prepare future optometrists to manage a private practice successfully as well as showcase other opportunities within the profession including those in industry, academia, research, government and public health.Brief Curriculum:The course will focus on the needs of small business operators by providing a solid foundation in the key business disciplines. This will reflect issues that can arise in the strategic management and development of an optometric practice. Topics will include human resources management, ethics, business planning and development, accounting/finance administration, microeconomics, personal finance, marketing, operations management, entrepreneurial skills, leadership, personal development and business law. The teaching approach will provide a stimulating and interactive environment for students to develop their business, leadership and teamwork skills in order to become a successful optometrist within the profession
