Vision Assistant

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Vision Assistant is full time course under NSDC for those who want to start their career in eye care sector or for experienced who want to upgrade their skill in eye care sector.

About Course

Vision Assistant is full time course under NSDC for those who want to start their career in eye care sector or for experienced who want to upgrade their skill in eye care sector.

Eye Care Sector : Highlights

There is huge requirement of skilled manpower in eye care sector.
In India, ratio of population to certified eye care professionals is 200000:1 which is extremely low.
As per studies, India require 2-3 lakh certified eye care professionals every year.
Considering these requirements, there are huge career opportunities in eye care sector with good salaries.
In eye care sector you will get opportunity to work in respectful and flexible job environment.

Course Advantages

NSDC certification
Hands on training
Access to library
Theory plus practical training
Academic support
Workshops, guest lectures
Expert faculty
Offline lectures

After Completion

Can do eye testing.
Start own optical shop.
Get job in private retail optical chain.
Get job as a assistant to ophthalmic
doctor, in private ophthalmic hospital,
ophthalmic clinic.

ISDT:

Institute of Skill Development and Training is in forefront to upskill and upgrade the individuals in eye care sector since last 22 years. we have trained and certified more than 12000 opticians across country.

NSDC :

National Skill Development Corporation is implementing body of Skill India mission though private partnerships. NSDC falls under Government of India Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

Affiliation


	The course is run by ISDT and affiliated to National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The National Skill Development Corporation, (NSDC) is a one of its kind, Public Private Partnership in India, under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. It aims to promote skill development by catalyzing creation of large, quality, for-profit vocational institutions.

The Institute has national & international collaborations/approvals from

o Ahmednagar Optical Traders Asso.
o Pune Optical Traders Asso.
o Delhi Opticians Asso.
o All Kerala Optical Asso.(AKOA)
o Bikaner Optical Asso.
o Optical Association of India
o Solapur Optical Asso.
o Jaipur Zila Opticians Asso.
o Bhuj Optical Asso.
o Optical Asso. Latur
o Kolhapur Dist. Optical Welfare Asso.

o Gujrat Optical Federation
o Surat Optical Asso.
o Navsari Optical Asso.
o Valsad Dist. Optician’s Asso.
o Vadodara Optical Asso.
o Ahmedabad Optical Asso.
o Nanded Optical Asso.
o North Gujrat Optical Asso.
o Rajkot Optical Asso.
o Jamnagar Optical Asso.
o Junagarh Optical Asso.

These collaboration help us to be at cutting edge of the developments in international area.
The course design is industry focused and has in built flexibility to make changes in syllabus following the trends in industry.

Support

ISDT provides continuous Academic support throughout the course duration and beyond. The support includes:

. Tele-tutoring
. Access to web based resources like study modules, videos and other resources
. Online account where one can access academic and general resources, important information like training sessions, online examination and tests and access their scores.
. Post queries through dedicated email.
. The students get lifetime online & tele support even after passing the course. We help them solving their patient queries, technical and business related problems etc.
. They can avail special discounts on new courses, on enrollment of their staff etc.

On Demand Training

The innovative concept of ON DEMAND TRAINING is introduced to maintain the flexibility of time for students. The students can choose the topics which they feel they must learn practically under the instructor. The DEMAND can be made for practical session. The institute arranges the same at its campus or at its affiliate/ partner organization. The dates are conveyed to the students and then they can attend the training.

The Institute has developed an innovative delivery model for its courses for professionals called ON DEMAND TRAINING. The training is delivered through centers (depending on student strength from area), online and through telecounseling along with world-class printed study materials. Training is also delivered by collaborating with professional associations (eg. optical associations). Industry participation in training delivery ensures latest updates in products and dispensing.

The Institute has collaborated with College of Optometry, Nasik to impart practical training to students and professionals.

Course delivery

The courses are delivered in regular, full time learning mode through the network of Training centers across India. The students can access course materials online and in printed format.

The course is devided into theory & practical elements.

The courses have Academic helplines. It helps in tele-tutoring or online tutoring and problem solving. Every course has a complete academic support.

The On Demand Training facility gives access to physical teaching facility to students. Students can come to Institute’s facility for contact sessions and access training, lectures and practical. These training sessions are arranged on group basis. eg. if min. 5 students want to learn about Progressive lens fittings, IPD measurement or eye testing, they can visit the institute on predetermined schedule and attend classes and practical.

For partner organizations, the training sessions will be arranged at their base city for their enrolled members.

Course Details

Programme code	VA
Programme Duration	18 months.(1 year college + 6 months internship)
Mode	Flexible Learning / Full Time
Eligibility	12th science
Assessment	Continuous evaluation through monthly assignments. Annual final exam plus skill test
Certification	Vision Assistant certification is under NSDC.
Programme Fees	Rs. 31000/-year*

* subject to change without prior notice.