This theory is labeled the stages of psychosocial development and is characterized as a series of psychological stages that have a basic conflict and important event leading to growth. The theory was developed from his hundreds of clinical observations in children. Erikson identified eight stages of psychosocial development in an individual. 1  Characteristics of these stages include: 2  Each stage unfolds from the preceding stage in a particular sequence. 3  Each stage involves an ever-widening involvement with others.
Ophthalmic Assistant WHAT IS AN OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT? An ophthalmic assistant is a person who works with an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) to provide patient care by performing many different eye-related clinical functions.
Generally speaking, when performed under the supervising physician, ophthalmologist, podiatrist, surgeon, or other licensed health care practitioner a medical assistant is allowed to do the following tasks: 1  Prepare and file medical records and patient charts.  Maintain medical records using standard filing systems.