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

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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

Pre-Program Courses^{1, 2}

Program Course Sequence¹

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Degree completion requires 64–70 total credits, encompassing both pre-program and program coursework.

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Pre-program courses can be taken with program courses if unable to be taken prior to program admission, but must be completed before the end of the third semester of the program.

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SURGT 1000 Ethical Considerations in the Health Care Industry must be completed by the end of the third semester.

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Choose from within list of Global/Multicultural Studies courses.