Curriculum Standard Revision Approval

CC24-00903/26/2024
From: Dr. Jeff A. Cox, President
To: Presidents, Chief Academic Officers

Per 1D SBCCC 400.9 (b) A revision of an existing curriculum standard shall:

 

(1)        Have written concurrence by two-thirds of colleges approved to offer the curriculum program; and

(2)        Be in alignment with criteria outlined in 1D SBCCC 400.10(e).

(3)        The President of the North Carolina Community College System shall have the authority to approve or deny the revision of an existing curriculum standard. 

 

I am pleased to approve the requested revision for the following curriculum standard

which is in compliance with 1D SBCCC 400.9 (b):

 

Ophthalmic Medical Personnel (A45210)

 

An outline of the specific curriculum standard revisions is attached for your convenience.  You may view all curriculum standards by visiting the Academic Programs website at:

 

https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/academic-programs/curriculum-standards

 

If you have any questions concerning the curriculum standard revision, please contact Dr. Lisa Eads at eadsl@nccommunitycolleges.edu.

 

 

JAC/LE/gr

c:         Dr. Brian S. Merritt

Dr. Lisa Eads

Ms. Michelle Lair

Program Coordinators

Ms. Reyna Rodriguez

Ms. Peyton Bell

 

 

 

 

 

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Outline of Curriculum Standard Revisions

 

Ophthalmic Medical Personnel (A45210)

 

 Revisions:

  • Changed Technical Core from 42 SHC to 41 SHC

 

Rationale of Requesting College:

To better align with accreditation standards, practicum hours were decreased, and lecture/lab hours are increased to provide more hours of hands-on training of skills needed prior to practicum.

 

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