Ophthalmic Medical Technician Training
A Career as an Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Our Ophthalmic Technician Training associate degree program will train you to be a skilled vision healthcare professional. Ophthalmic medical technicians use sophisticated equipment and diagnostic techniques to aid the ophthalmologist in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease.
Ophthalmic Medical Technician Training Program Description
PMI will train you in the general and multiple subspecialties of Ophthalmology so you can grow in the areas that most interest you in the ophthalmic profession. The program will introduce you to diagnostic techniques, psychology, surgical assistant and ophthalmic photography.
Ophthalmic Medical Technician Training Program Outline:
| Course # | Course | Theory | Lab | Extern | Credits | |||
| BIO 108 | Anatomy & Physiology | 60 | 4.0 | |||||
| CLE 120 | Law & Ethics | 15 | 1.0 | |||||
| CSK 100 | Study Skills | 15 | 1.0 | |||||
| MTH 126 | Math Fundamentals | 15 | 1.0 | |||||
| PSY 201 | Psychology | 45 | 3.0 | |||||
| OPH 100 | Ocular Anatomy & Physiology | 45 | 3.0 | |||||
| OPH 114 | Ocular Disease | 60 | 4.0 | |||||
| Semester I Total | 255 | 17.0 | ||||||
| Course # | Course | Theory | Lab | Extern | Credits | |||
| OPH 108 | Refractometry | 45 | 60 | 5.0 | ||||
| OPH 112 | Basic Skills | 30 | 60 | 4.0 | ||||
| OPH 115 | Patient Services | 30 | 30 | 3.0 | ||||
| Semester II Total | 105 | 150 | 12.0 | |||||
| Course # | Course | Theory | Lab | Extern | Credits | |||
| OPH 213 | Contact Lenses | 45 | 60 | 5.0 | ||||
| OPH 214 | Ocular Motility | 30 | 30 | 3.0 | ||||
| OPH 216 | Special Diagnostics | 30 | 60 | 4.0 | ||||
| Semester III Total | 105 | 150 | 12.0 | |||||
| Course # | Course | Theory | Lab | Extern | Credits | |||
| OPH 206 | Surgical Assisting | 15 | 30 | 2.0 | ||||
| OPH 207 | Pharmacology | 30 | 2.0 | |||||
| OPH 210 | Clinical Externship I | 256 | 5.5 | |||||
| OPH 212 | Optics | 45 | 3.0 | |||||
| OPH 225 | Ophthalmic Photography and Imaging | 30 | 60 | 4.0 | ||||
| OPH 230 | Echography and Light Based Imaging | 15 | 30 | 2.0 | ||||
| Semester IV Total | 135 | 120 | 256 | 18.5 | ||||
| Course # | Course | Theory | Lab | Extern | Credits | |||
| OPH 220 | Clinical Externship II | 640 | 14.0 | |||||
| Semester V Total | 640 | 14.0 | ||||||
| PROGRAM TOTALS | 600 | 420 | 896 | 73.5 | ||||
Job Outlook for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Thanks to the introduction of LASIK and cosmetic surgical procedures now offered by Ophthalmologists, Ophthalmic Medical Technician salaries are at an all-time high. Further advances in the field – such as corrective surgery for those who need reading glasses and new diagnostic testing and treatments) increase the need for Ophthalmic Medical Techs.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Statistics, employment in allied health occupations, including Ophthalmic Techs, is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2018.
Ophthalmic Medical Technician Training Licensure and Certification
Our Ophthalmic Medical Technician Training program will prepare you for the national technicians certifying exam administered by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO). Graduates may also pursue additional certification in ophthalmic photography, ultrasound, low vision and surgical assisting.
Ophthalmic Medical Technician Training Program Length
Day Classes: 80 weeks
For more detailed information on Ophthalmic Medical Technician Training program specifics, financial aid and lifetime job placement assistance for graduates, please visit your local campus below.
Contact Pima Medical Institute today and request more information about ophthalmic technician training programs, and other career training programs including dental assistant, veterinary assistant, pharmacy technician or medical assistant.
