Optical Technology - Cuyahoga Community College

Optical Technology from Cuyahoga Community College is a Campus Associate Ophthalmology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Dispensing opticians are those professionals who fit eyeglasses or contact lenses as prescribed by an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist. These professionals analyze prescriptions along with the patient's occupation and habits in order to make recommendations about lenses and spectacles frames. Licensed opticians may work in retail, laboratory, or private practice settings. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to take an exam to qualify for national certification and licensure within the State of Ohio. This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes: 1. Communicate verbally, non-verbally and in writing with members of health care team in an appropriate, culturally sensitive, effective and capable manner. 2. Identify the structure, function, and pathology of the human eye in order to maintain accurate electronic patient records and fit and dispense contact lenses in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines. 3. Analyze and interpret prescriptions in order to make appropriate eyewear recommendations. 4. Perform all tasks associated with the fabrication, fitting and dispensing of eyewear using appropriate tools and technology throughout the supply and distribution process. 5. Work within the safety standards that govern opticianry . 6. Conduct him/herself in a professional manner at all times. 7. Sit for the National Opticianry Certification Examination and the Contact Lens Registry Examination. View more details on Cuyahoga Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Ophthalmology courses.