Eye Care Assistant Certificate

Curriculum OPH.EYE.CERT (C451A)

The Eye Care Assistant program prepares graduates for entry-level work in a variety of eye care settings under the direction of the optometrist or ophthalmologist. Employment opportunities are excellent due to an increasing demand for eye care support personnel.

Semester One

CourseCategoryCredits
AHL 110 Medical Coding & Office Procedures

2 credits

EYE 100 Fundamentals of Optometric Technology

4 credits

HTH 281 First Aid & CPR

2 credits

Total Semester Credits:8

Semester Two

CourseCategoryCredits
EYE 110 # Optometric Assisting Procedures

4 credits

Electives

4 credits

Total Semester Credits:8

Total Credit Hours: 18

Note: A minimum grade of "C" is required as a prerequisite for each EYE course.

See EYE course descriptions.

Coordinator: TBA, Ext. 3712

Gainful Employment

The information provided in the link below is available to assist students in making informed choices about their education and career.

http://www.triton.edu/GE_Certificates/EyeCareAssistantCertificate/51.1803-Gedt.html

For more information about Gainful Employment, visit the Triton College Financial Aid Office, located in the Student Center Building, Room B-160, or send an email to: finaid@triton.edu.