Purpose and Objectives

Aim 1: To train Opticianry professionals who possess up-to-date knowledge, skills, and ethical values, are patient-oriented, and comply with national standards.

1.1. To ensure students effectively acquire theoretical and practical knowledge regarding optics, eye health, and opticianry practices.

P.I.1 The number and percentage (%) of students who pass the theoretical and laboratory examinations.

P.I.2 The percentage (%) of course literature that includes publications from the last 5 years.

1.2. To support students in gaining the competence and awareness required to fulfill their professional responsibilities in optical workshop and field applications.

P.I.1 The percentage (%) of students who pass workshop and application courses.

P.I.2 The rate of positive feedback received from students who perform their duties in a timely and accurate manner during internship and field applications.

1.3. To train individuals with high communication skills who adhere to professional ethical values, patient rights, and legal regulations.

P.I.1 The percentage (%) of students who successfully complete the ethics, communication, and legislation course modules.

P.I.2 The rate of positive feedback regarding students who behave in accordance with ethical and communication rules during internship and application.

1.4. To ensure students can manage prescription interpretation and optical product preparation processes flawlessly by using optical devices and equipment correctly and effectively.

P.I.1 The percentage (%) of students who demonstrate the ability to prepare products accurately and in compliance with standards in practical application exams.

P.I.2 The rate of decrease in the number of critical errors made during measurement and assembly stages.

Aim 2: To train innovative opticians who can apply the opticianry profession in the best way, possess technological proficiency, a lifelong learning skill, and are knowledgeable about current legislation.

2.1. To encourage technicians to continuously update their professional knowledge and skills, and to provide services in line with professional ethical values.

P.I.1 The percentage (%) of students who attend training, seminars, and workshops related to professional ethics and values.

P.I.2 The average evaluation score received from trainers by students who integrate their professional knowledge and skills with ethical principles during internship and field work.

2.2. To support technicians in effectively using modern information and health technologies.

P.I.1 The percentage (%) of students who show success in evaluations conducted in technological devices (focimeter, etc.) and simulation environments.

P.I.2 Feedback scores regarding students' competence in effectively using electronic patient/customer record systems and optical stock management software.

2.3. To ensure competence in making quick, accurate, and effective decisions regarding optical prescriptions.

P.I.1 The percentage (%) of students who make correct decisions and implement applications in prescription analysis and product recommendation simulations.

P.I.2 The percentage (%) of students who make decisions and intervene in accordance with the current guides and protocols of the opticianry profession.

2.4. To support an innovative and research-oriented spirit focused on professional development and lifelong learning.

P.I.1 The percentage (%) of graduates who participate in training and seminars organized for post-graduation professional development.

P.I.2 The annual increase rate in the number of research, presentations, or projects carried out by students within the program.

Aim 3: To train Opticianry technicians who know their duties, authorities, and responsibilities, and will take part in education, management, and research for the development of the profession.

3.1. To ensure Opticianry technicians fully understand and apply their duties, authorities, and responsibilities.

P.I.1 The percentage (%) of students who pass the theoretical and practical exams related to duties, authorities, and responsibilities.

P.I.2 The average evaluation score received from trainers by students who correctly perform their duties and responsibilities during internship and field applications.

P.I.3 The rate of positive feedback given by trainers and field employees regarding the technicians' awareness of duties and responsibilities (%).

3.2. To encourage technicians to contribute to education, management, and research for the development of the opticianry profession.

P.I.1 The percentage (%) of technicians who participate in professional training programs, workshops, and research projects.

P.I.2 The percentage (%) of students who take a leadership role and contribute to professional club/association activities or in-school projects.

P.I.3 The percentage (%) of technicians who participate in courses, certification programs, and seminars organized to increase their professional knowledge and skills.

P.I.4 The number of national and international congresses, symposiums, and training events attended by technicians.

Aim 4: To support technicians in becoming competent and harmonious individuals in professional processes by ensuring they can effectively express their knowledge and skills through written and verbal communication, collaborate effectively with colleagues, patients, and team members; manage their careers, and track innovations in their fields using foreign languages and the consciousness of lifelong learning.

4.1. To ensure technicians can effectively express their knowledge and ideas in professional processes by improving their written and verbal communication skills.

P.I.1 The number and percentage (%) of technicians who prepare professional presentations or reports.

P.I.2 The number of verbal communication events (symposiums, seminars, etc.) attended by technicians.

4.2. To encourage technicians to collaborate effectively with colleagues, patients, and team members, and to show harmonious participation in teamwork.

P.I.1 The percentage (%) of technicians who participate in team-working projects.

P.I.2 The average of the success scores received from group work.

4.3. To encourage technicians to gain career management and lifelong learning awareness, allowing them to continuously pursue their professional development.

P.I.1 The percentage (%) of technicians who participate in in-service training, certification programs, or courses.

P.I.2 The percentage (%) of technicians who participate in career planning and professional development activities.

4.4. To enable technicians to track changes and innovations in their professional fields by using a foreign language.

P.I.1 The percentage (%) of technicians who read professional articles, guides, or documents published in a foreign language.

P.I.2 The percentage (%) of students who demonstrate sufficient proficiency in correctly using professional terms in a foreign language.

4.5. To encourage technicians to develop their professional knowledge and skills in harmony with modern requirements and adopt innovative approaches in their applications.

P.I.1 The percentage (%) of technicians who participate in training on modern devices and technologies.

P.I.2 The percentage (%) of students who offer innovative solutions in their final projects or practical application courses.

Aim 5: To ensure technicians perform their professional duties safely, environmentally friendly, with quality, and in accordance with the legal framework, by being knowledgeable about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, quality processes, and legal regulations.

5.1. To ensure technicians gain awareness of occupational health, safety, and environmental protection, use environmentally friendly methods in compliance with security standards in their professional applications, and continuously improve themselves by following current developments in these fields.

P.I.1 The percentage (%) of technicians who participate in occupational health and safety training.

P.I.2 The percentage (%) of technicians who participate in environmentally friendly practices (waste management, energy efficiency, etc.) in workshop and laboratory applications.

P.I.3 The percentage (%) of technicians who participate in legal legislation training and information sessions related to the opticianry profession.

5.2. To ensure technicians are knowledgeable about quality management processes and gain the ability to work in compliance with international quality standards. Within this framework, to organize training on issues such as quality control, continuous improvement, and error management.

P.I.1 The percentage (%) of technicians who participate in training organized on quality management processes.

P.I.2 The rate of compliance (%) with international quality standards in projects technicians work on or in optical product manufacturing processes.

P.I.3 The number of continuous improvement activities carried out by technicians within the scope of quality management.

Assistant Professor Sevinç Güler

Head of Opticianry Program

Associate Professor Elif Ebru Ermiş

Director of Vocational School of Health Services

Assistant Professor Orhan Çakır

Assistant Director of Vocational School of Health Services

Prof. Dr. Arif Taylan Öztürk

Faculty Member, Opticianry Program

Assistant Professor Fatih Özbakış

Faculty Member, Opticianry Program

Assistant Professor Banu Özgürel

Director of Distance Education Center

Assistant Professor Mert Günerergün

Quality Coordinator

Işıl Tezel

Laboratory Unit Supervisor

Banu Ülkü

Student Affairs Unit Supervisor

İnan Yıldırım

Information Technology Unit Supervisor

Elçin Savcı

Secretary of Vocational School of Health Services

Ahmet Yıldırım

Opticianry Program 2nd Year Student

İrem Sıla Fakçı

Opticianry Program 2nd Year Student

Ersan Tüyene

Head of the 3rd Regional İzmir Chamber of Opticians

Emine Özsatıcı

Vio Optical

Ercan Turgut

Uğur Optical Machinery