What do EG, CL, EC and RF stand for?
EG stands for eyeglass. That is any credit that relates to the manufacturing, fitting or dispensing of eyeglasses. It may also include pathology or anatomy / physiology areas especially related to eyeglasses. CL stands for Contact lenses. That is any credit that relates to the manufacturing, modifying, fitting, cleaning or dispensing of contact lenses. EC stands for any course that can be used as either Eyeglass or Contact Lens. These are generally in the areas of Ocular Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology or Refraction. RF stands for related field. That is any credit that is involving a field related to opticianry. That is optometry, ophthalmology or medical i.e. CPR. It can also be any credit that is sales, motivation, or business related.
