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 THINKING3.00
or MAC1105 COLLEGE ALGEBRA
or MAC1105C COREQUISITE COLLEGE ALGEBRA
CGS1060CCOMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY3.00
OPT1210ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE EYE3.00
OPT1110PHYSICAL AND GEOMETRIC OPTICS3.00
OPT1110LPHYSICAL AND GEOMETRIC OPTICS LAB1.00
OPT1330ORIENTATION TO VISION CARE2.00
OPT1150OPHTHALMIC LENSES2.00
OPT1150LOPHTHALMIC LENSES LAB2.00
OPT2090ORIENTATION TO VISION CARE CLINIC2.00
OPT2420EYEWEAR FABRICATION I1.00
OPT2420LEYEWEAR FABRICATION I LAB2.00
Total Credits24

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