European programme in ophthalmic optics and optometry, first cycle programme (S1-ESOO)

Upon the completion of the study program, the graduate achieves the learning outcomes specified in Resolution No. 414 of the Senate of the University of Warsaw of May 8, 2019 on study programs at the University of Warsaw (Monitor UW of 2019, item 128 as amended d.). The graduate has the following qualifications in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences:
Regarding knowledge, the graduate
- knows and understands the basic concepts, principles and theories of physical sciences, with particular emphasis on those used in the field of ophtalmic optics and optometry
- knows and understands the basic concepts, principles and theories of chemical sciences, with particular emphasis on those used in the field of ophtalmic optics and optometry
- knows and understands the basic concepts, principles and theories of biological sciences, with particular emphasis on those used in the field of ophtalmic optics and optometry
- knows and understands the techniques of higher mathematics to the extent necessary for the quantitative description and modeling of physical problems with an average level of complexity related to ophtalmic optics and optometry
- knows and understands the physicochemical and biological foundations of health sciences in the field of ophtalmic optics and optometry
- knows and understands the basic aspects of construction and the physical basis of the operation of apparata and devices practically used in the field related to ophtalmic optics and optometry
- knows and understands the terminology of health sciences to the extent necessary to practice the profession of ophtalmic optician and optometrist
- knows and understands the anatomy and physiology of the human body in the field related to ophtalmic optics and optometry
- knows and understands the basics of statistics and computer science applied to physical sciences, with particular emphasis on those used in the field of ophtalmic optics and optometry
- knows and understands the legal, organizational and ethical conditions of the profession of ophtalmic optician and optometrist
- knows and understands the basic concepts and principles of industrial property protection and copyright
- knows and understands the general principles of creating and developing forms of individual entrepreneurship, using knowledge of the fields and disciplines relevant to the specialties of ophtalmic optics and optometry
- knows and understands the basic principles of occupational health and safety, in particular to the extent that allows for safe participation in classes at optometric and ophtalmic optics laboratories
- knows and understands basic information and communication technologies ensuring, in particular, access to knowledge resources on the Internet

Regarding skills, the graduate:

- is able to innovatively use basic techniques and research tools as well as technological processes necessary to practice the profession of ophtalmic optician and optometrist
- is able to read with understanding Polish and foreign (mainly English) literature in the field of exact and biomedical sciences to the extent necessary for independent or team study of optical and optometric issues
- is able to innovatively use technical, manual and motor skills applicable in the profession of ophtalmic optician and optometrist
- is able to use the basic equipment and apparatus used in ophtalmic optics and optometry
- is able to communicate with people of different intellectual level in order to identify and solve problems of clients and patients in the field of ophtalmic optics and optometry
- is able to undertake diagnostic, preventive, corrective, therapeutic and educational activities corresponding to the needs of entities using the services of an ophtalmic optician and optometrist
- is able to interpret numerical data related to the profession of ophtalmic optician and optometrist
- is able to keep medical records of people, institutions and actions taken
- is able to prepare a written report in Polish and in English based on their own well-documented activities or source data
- is able to actively use language skills in the field of exact and biomedical sciences, in accordance with the requirements specified for the B2 level of English of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- is able to use information and communication technologies, in particular in order to access knowledge resources on the Internet
- is able to plan and organize work, individual and team, with particular emphasis on the performance of tasks related to the profession of ophtalmic optician and optometrist

Regarding social skills, the graduate:

- is ready for lifelong learning
- is ready to work in a team and fulfill various roles; accepting and assigning tasks, organizing activities and achieving goals related to the design and undertaking of professional activities
- is ready to properly define priorities in order to accomplish the task set by himself or others
- is ready to engage in honest intellectual activity, undertaking research with an awareness of ethical issues; experimental verification of the theory and application of the scientific method in the accumulation of knowledge
- is ready to systematically read basic scientific and popular science journals in the selected area of physical sciences in order to expand and deepen the knowledge and to verify sources, including online
- is ready to conduct research, experiments or physical observations, taking into account the social aspects of the practical application of the acquired knowledge and skills and the related responsibility
- is willing to think and act in an entrepreneurial manner