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Ophthalmic Technician

The Ophthalmic Technician Clinical Training Program specializes in ocular health and vision care under the supervision of a licensed medical provider. Our program offers practical training in various tasks related to ocular screening, diagnosis and treatment, including the use of optical devices and surgical procedures.

Our program also covers:

Patient education and interaction
Basic clinical administration
Care of instruments and equipment
Eyewear ordering, dispensing, fitting and adjustment
Trauma management
Triage between ocular pathology, pharmacology, and operating room protocols

The curriculum includes subjects such as:

Anatomy and physiology
Medical ethics
Ocular pathology
Pharmacology
Optics
Refractive surgery
Vision and specialty testing
Aseptic techniques

Class Detail	Session Detail
Seat Capacity Per Iteration	4
Iterations Per Year	5
Specialty Code	68Y
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Current Student Enrollment
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Ophthalmic Technician