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K - knowledge
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S1 - communication, collaboration and creativity
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S3.2.6 - fitting assistive devices
- adjust cochlear implants
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- fit contact lenses
- fit low vision aids
- perform a prosthetic examination of the patient
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handle contact lenses

skills

assisting and caring

providing health care or medical treatments

fitting assistive devices

handle contact lenses

Description

Description

Demonstrate how to insert, remove and care for contact lenses; ensure that contact lenses will fit correctly and feel comfortable.

Alternative Labels

contact lense handling

control contact lenses

deal with contact lenses

handle a contact lense

handling a contact lense

use contact lenses

utilise contact lenses

Skill type

skill

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sector specific skills and competences

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.1.2 (Last update 22/02/2024)