Optometric Assistant/Dispensing Optician - Charles A. Jones Skills and Business Education Center

Optometric Assistant/Dispensing Optician from Charles A. Jones Skills and Business Education Center is a Campus Certificate Ophthalmology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. This 24-week course of study prepares the student for an entry level position in an optical laboratory, as an optometric assistant , as a dispensing optician, or as an assistant in an ophthalmologist's office or clinic. The course covers the anatomy and physiology of the human eye, vision aids, common in-office surgeries, common conditions and diseases of the eye, optical law and ethics, and a core health class. Additionally, the course covers methods for fitting hard and soft contact lenses, use of the keratometer, use of optical and ophthalmic equipment for making complete pairs of glasses, and optical math, including slab-off, powers in various meridians, and vertex math. Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) Demonstration of a minimum of 10th grade proficiency in reading, language, and math Requirements: Attend daily 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (90% minimum attendance) Complete all classes with a minimum grade average of 80% (B) or better Benefits: Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion as Optometric Assistant Graduates can receive job placement assistance Teachers providing vocational training have had work experience in related industry and/or business All teachers are credentialed by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Training Modules: Lab Optician Makes glasses in a lab; cuts, edges, tints, and coats lenses. Dispensing Optician Takes doctor's prescriptions; helps patient select frames and lenses; dispenses contact lenses. Optometric Assistant Works with optometrist; does pretesting and general office duties. The Assistant: A Profile Demonstrates initiative and responsibility Treats all patients with compassion Uses appropriate medical terminology Takes medical histories Works as a team member Assists with pretesting Maintains confidentiality Prepares patient for examination Assists patient with frame selection Follows federal, state and local legal guidelines View more details on Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Ophthalmology courses.