Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam Review Manual

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Author: Janice K. Ledford

ISBN-10: 1556426429

ISBN-13: 9781556426421

Category: Health - Related Professions - General & Miscellaneous

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This review manual contains over 650 exam-style questions designed to help students prepare to take the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam. The volume opens with a discussion of study and test taking strategies. Explanatory answers to all of the questions are found in the back of the volume. A practicing Ophthalmic Medical Technologist, Ledford is the author of several books in the field of eye care. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Debra L. Brewer This is an excellent review and study guide for ophthalmic medical personnel preparing for JCAHO's Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) exam. The purpose of this book is to take the ophthalmic medical assistant step by step in preparation for the COA exam. It includes topics in many areas, such as proper reading skills and specific study strategies for organizing study time. Closer to testing day, the book helps the student manage stress levels, last minute review, and tips for the test day to minimize anxiety. This book is specifically targeted toward anyone in the eye care professions interested in obtaining a COA designation. This book contains almost 700 multiple choice questions. Answers and explanations are also included. Many interesting illustrations and photographs of equipment, anatomy, and procedures are included throughout the book. This is a valuable resource for anyone preparing for the COA examination. It is a well-written, easy-to-read book with a gold mine of information.

DedicationAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIntroductionCh. 1Study and Test Taking Strategies1Ch. 2History Taking11Ch. 3Basic Skills and Lensometry25Ch. 4Patient Services57Ch. 5Basic Tonometry75Ch. 6Instrument Maintenance87Ch. 7General Medical Knowledge101Ch. 8Explanatory Answers133App. A: Answers by Category175Suggested Reading181