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.
Courses
- ANAT 1500 — Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credit Hours
- ANAT 1551 — Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit Hours
- ANAT 1552 — Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit Hours
- ANAT 1571 — Anatomy and Physiology With Cadaver I 4 Credit Hours
- ANAT 1572 — Anatomy and Physiology With Cadaver II 4 Credit Hours
- EYE 1101 — Principles of Eye Care Assistant I 8 Credit Hours
- EYE 1102 — Principles of Eye Care Assistant II 8 Credit Hours
- EYE 1103 — Principles of Eye Care Assistant III 9 Credit Hours
- MATH 1100 — Business Mathematics 3 Credit Hours
- MATH 1102 — Mathematics for Health Sciences 3 Credit Hours
- MATH 1120 — Mathematical Foundations for Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonographers 3 Credit Hours
- MATH 1428 — College Algebra With Applications 3 Credit Hours
- MATH 1431 — Precalculus I 5 Credit Hours
- MATH 1635 — (M1 902/BUS 901) Statistics 4 Credit Hours
- OPTH 2101 — Ophthalmic Technician I 4 Credit Hours
- OPTH 2102 — Ophthalmic Technician II 5 Credit Hours
- OPTH 2103 — Ophthalmic Technician III 5 Credit Hours