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Ophthalmic Technician, A.A.S.

The Ophthalmic Technician program prepares the student to be an integral member of the eye care team. Emphasis is on fundamental and advanced clinical procedures to assist optometrists and ophthalmologists in the acquisition, preparation, and application of various types of equipment required for the delivery of eye care. Additionally, this degree will prepare students to sit for the national certification exam. 

For more information about Ophthalmic Technician, please visit the program page.

Degree Requirements

Field of Study Code: OPTH.AAS

Program Requirements
Select one of the following:4-8
ANAT 1500
Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology
ANAT 1551
& ANAT 1552
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology II
ANAT 1571
& ANAT 1572
Anatomy and Physiology With Cadaver I
and Anatomy and Physiology With Cadaver II
HLTHS 1110Biomedical Terminology3
SURGT 1000Ethical Considerations in the Health Care Industry3
EYE 1101Principles of Eye Care Assistant I8
EYE 1102Principles of Eye Care Assistant II8
EYE 1103Principles of Eye Care Assistant III9
OPTH 2101Ophthalmic Technician I4
OPTH 2102Ophthalmic Technician II5
OPTH 2103Ophthalmic Technician III5
Select one of the following:3
SPEEC 1100
Fundamentals of Speech Communication
SPEEC 1120
Small-Group Communication
SPEEC 1150
Introduction to Business Communication
ENGLI 1101English Composition I3
or ENGLI 1105 Workplace Writing
Select one of the following:3-5
MATH 1102
Mathematics for Health Sciences
MATH 1100
Business Mathematics
MATH 1120
Mathematical Foundations for Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonographers
MATH 1635
Statistics
PSYCH 2280
Statistics/Social & Behavioral Sciences
SOCIO 2205
Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
MATH 1428
College Algebra With Applications
MATH 1431
Precalculus I
General Education 1
Select three credits in Humanities and Fine Arts3
Select three credits in Social and Behavioral Sciences3
Total Credits64-70
1

In addition to the courses listed above.

General Education Requirements

For general education requirements for the A.A.S. degree, please visit the A.A.S. degree catalog page.

Suggested Semester Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First YearCredits
Courses Required Prior to Admission 1  
Select from the following: 4-8
ANAT 1500
 Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology  
ANAT 1551
& ANAT 1552
 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology II		  
ANAT 1571
& ANAT 1572
 Anatomy and Physiology With Cadaver I
and Anatomy and Physiology With Cadaver II		  
HLTHS 1110 Biomedical Terminology 3
EYE 1101 Principles of Eye Care Assistant I 8
EYE 1102 Principles of Eye Care Assistant II 8
EYE 1103 Principles of Eye Care Assistant III 9
SURGT 1000 Ethical Considerations in the Health Care Industry 3
SPEEC 1100
or SPEEC 1120
or SPEEC 1150
 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
or Small-Group Communication
or Introduction to Business Communication
 3
ENGLI 1101
or ENGLI 1105
 English Composition I
or Workplace Writing
 3
MATH 1100
or MATH 1102
or MATH 1120
or MATH 1428
or MATH 1431
or MATH 1635
or PSYCH 2285
or SOCIO 2205
 Business Mathematics
or Mathematics for Health Sciences
or Mathematical Foundations for Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonographers
or College Algebra With Applications
or Precalculus I
or Statistics
or Behavioral Research Methods
or Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
 3-5
Gen EdHumanities and Fine Arts 3
Gen EdSocial and Behavioral Sciences 3
 Credits50-56
Fall
Professional Course Sequence (Once Admitted into the Program):  
OPTH 2101 Ophthalmic Technician I 4
 Credits4
Spring
OPTH 2102 Ophthalmic Technician II 5
OPTH 2103 Ophthalmic Technician III 5
 Credits10
 Total Credits64-70
1

It is highly recommended that students complete as many or all general education courses prior to entrance into the program.