Ophthalmic Eyecare Technician, Technical Certificate

Program Code: 6372
Career Pathway: Health Sciences

Program Entrance Requirements: HS Diploma or GED. 

Program Description: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians.  

Course Title Credits
MGF1130MATHEMATICAL THINKING3
or MAC1105 COLLEGE ALGEBRA
or MAC1105C COREQUISITE COLLEGE ALGEBRA
CGS1060CCOMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY3
OPT1210ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE EYE3
OPT1110PHYSICAL AND GEOMETRIC OPTICS3
OPT1110LPHYSICAL AND GEOMETRIC OPTICS LAB1
OPT1330ORIENTATION TO VISION CARE2
OPT1150OPHTHALMIC LENSES2
OPT1150LOPHTHALMIC LENSES LAB2
OPT2090ORIENTATION TO VISION CARE CLINIC2
OPT2420EYEWEAR FABRICATION I1
OPT2420LEYEWEAR FABRICATION I LAB2
Total Credits24

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.