Ophthalmic Technician - St Catherine University

Ophthalmic Technician from St Catherine University is a Campus Associate Ophthalmology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. In the Ophthalmic Technician Program, you will learn through classroom lectures and discussion, laboratory demonstrations and practice, and clinical experiences in eye clinic settings in the Twin Cities area. The curriculum includes 30 semester credits of liberal arts and sciences courses and 40 semester credits of ophthalmic courses. Approximately 1,000 hours of supervised clinical experience is built into the curriculum and students will rotate through various eye clinics in the Twin Cities. Upon graduating at the end of the two-year program, you will be eligible to take the Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification examination administered by JCAHPO (Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology). The COT certification is the intermediate level of expertise and represents an excellent balance of knowledge and skills. In its career ladder JCAHPO has also established a certification pathway for COTs, who have been in the profession for three years, to take the examination for the advanced level of certification (COMT). Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine specializing in the anatomy, functions, pathology, diagnosis and treatment of the eye. Ophthalmologists are medical physicians, with an M.D. or D.O. degree , who specialize in the diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases and conditions, vision measurements for glasses and/or contact lenses (refraction), eye muscle disbalances, and the prevention of low vision or blindness and care for the blind. With the increasing technological advancements in procedures and instruments, and the aging population as well as diagnosis and treatment of pediatric eye conditions at earlier ages, this healthcare profession is expanding rapidly to meet the needs of persons of all ages. Within the healthcare profession, the ophthalmic medical technology field is expanding rapidly and experiencing a strong need for qualified technicians . This field offers excellent opportunities for employment in diverse practice arenas as well as opportunities for specialization. View more details on St Catherine University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Ophthalmology courses.