PRETEST OPTOMETRIST

[Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology]

[Knowledge of Pharmacology]

[Knowledge of Medical and surgical conditions of eyes]

[Up to date knowledge about methods and techniques used to examine, diagnose and treat eye and vision system and preventive health-care measures in optometry preview.]

[Psychology -- Knowledge of human behaviour and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioural and affective disorders.]

[Customer and Personal Service -- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.]

[English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.]

[Biology -- Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.]

[Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.]

[Economics and Accounting -- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.]

[Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.]

[Sales and Marketing -- Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.]

[Personnel and Human Resources -- Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.]

[Administration -- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.]

[Education and Training -- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.]

[Chemistry -- Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.]

[Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.]

[Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.]

[Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.]

[Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.]

[Science -- Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.]

[Service Orientation -- Actively looking for ways to help people.]

[Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.]

[Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.]

[Instructing -- Teaching others how to do something.]

[Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.]

[Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.]

[Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.]

[Persuasion -- Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.]

[Social Perceptiveness -- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.]

[Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others.]

[Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.]

[Management of Personnel Resources -- Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.]

[Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.]

[Learning Strategies -- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.]

[Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.]

[Troubleshooting -- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.]

[Quality Control Analysis -- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.]

[Negotiation -- Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.]

[Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.]

[Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.]

[Systems Evaluation -- Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.]

[Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.]

[Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.]

[Arm-Hand Steadiness -- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.]

[Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).]

[Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.]

[Inductive Reasoning -- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).]

[Speech Recognition -- The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.]

[Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.]

[Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.]

[Finger Dexterity -- The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.]

[Deductive Reasoning -- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.]

[Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.]

[Control Precision -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.]

[Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.]

[Flexibility of Closure -- The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.]

[Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).]

[Visual Color Discrimination -- The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.]

[Open and honest]

[Reliable and trustworthy]

[Emotional intelligence]

[Self-starter/proactive]

[Calm under pressure]

[Demonstrates personal resilience]

[Enthusiastic and self-motivated]

[Strong influencing, persuasion and negotiating skills]

[Strong Team Player]

[Ethical and Personal Behavior required for this scheme will be added here]

[Business Acumen]

[Strong Communication]

[Critical Evaluation]

[Global & Culture Awareness]

[Strong Analytical Thinking]