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Ophthalmic Assistant is an allied health profession whose practitioners function as members of the health care team in an Ophthalmology office, Optometry office, Optician or Optical office setting. No previous experience is required to enter this training course but good math and reading skills are needed as well as a desire to assist patients with eyesight problems of varying degrees from vision checks to surgical emergencies. A high degree of attention to detail is necessary. You will also be meeting the general public so a professional and compassionate personality will prove helpful.
 
As an assistant, you will test and measure eye function to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease. Assistants may also fit and dispense contact lenses and eyeglasses. You may be required to concentrate in the management of the medical office. Your duties may include appointment scheduling, third party management, payroll, purchasing, billing/collections, accounts payable, patient recall, etc.
 
An application to the program must be completed and submitted to the coordinator. The application requires students to complete required vaccinations, a criminal background check, show English proficiency when English is not the primary language by testing scores, and college readiness by testing or proof of previous college attendance.  Not JCAHPO certified.
 
Summer Prerequisites:
EMSX 3000 CPR
EMSP 1026 National Safety First Aid
HPRS 1006 Essentials of Medical Terminology
 
Fall Semester Courses:
OPTS 1011 The Visual System
OPTS 1019 Vision Care Office Procedures
OPTS 2041 Ophthalmic Techniques
 
Spring Semester Courses:
OPTS 2050 Ophthalmic Surgical Techniques
OPTS 2045 Advanced Ophthalmic Techniques