Optometric Technician Course December 4, 2011

December 4, 2011 - June 10, 2012, Sundays from 9am - 4:30pm

Optometric Technician Program Summary

As an Optometric Technician (Optical Assistant or Ophthalmic Technician) you will work under the supervision of a licensed eye care professional. Optometric Technicians assist in testing patients' vision, providing frame styling services, and instructing patients in contact lens handling. They administer vision therapy programs prescribed by the licensed eye care professional. The course combines 140-hours of classroom instruction with an off-site 120-hour externship to provide students with a comprehensive learning experience.

Starting Pay
$12 - $16 per hour

Community Job Survey
Because of the increased vision care needs of a larger, older population, growth in this occupation will be faster than average for all occupations. See the Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational outlook for Optometric Technicians.

Externships
Eligible students who commit to a full-time externship (five business days a week) will be placed in an externship no later than 90 days from the end of the classroom portion of any course. Eligible students who commit to a part-time externship (2-4 business days per week) will be placed in an externship no later than 180 days from the end of the classroom portion of any course. Students may be required to travel 60 miles in one direction to an externship site. An eligible student is one who has all prerequisites on file with Boston Reed College and has successfully completed the classroom portion of the course, and has complied with all policies and procedures and met all financial obligations. Prerequisites are as follows: externship questionnaire, CPR for the healthcare provider, proof of a current physical examination, tuberculosis screening and a resume. More on Externships will be found in your student guidelines and discussed in class.

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