Ophthalmic Medical Assistant (D45510)
Diploma Program
Career Information
The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program prepares individuals to perform ophthalmic procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician specializing in Ophthalmology. Course work includes lecture, laboratory, and clinical training in ocular measurements; ocular testing; lensometry; administering topical and oral medications; eye care; and caring for instruments. Graduates are employed in medical institutions, clinics, or physicians practices. Graduates may qualify as candidates to take the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel, Ophthalmology National Certification Exam at the assistant level (COA©).
Special Admissions Requirements
- Application
- High school transcript/Adult high school diploma/high school equivalency
- College transcripts, if applicable
- Placement tests
- Information session online
- MAR (Minimum Admissions Requirements) Review
- Current Certification in CPR after acceptance
- Health form after acceptance
- Criminal background checks/drug screening after acceptance
Fall Semester
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MED 121 | Medical Terminology I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| OPH 105 | Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures I | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| OPH 109 | Ophthalmic Optics & Basic Refractometry | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OPH 150 | Intro to Ophthalmic Medical Assisting | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OPH 151 | Ocular Anatomy & Physiology | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Semester Total: | 16 | 2 | 17 |
Spring Semester
| OPH 103 | Introduction to Diseases of the Eye | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OPH 104 | Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OPH 106 | Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Practicum I | 0 | 21 | 7 |
| OPH 107 | Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures II | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| OPH 108 | Ophthalmic Patient Care | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 10 | 23 | 18 |
Summer Semester
| OPH 110 | Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Practicum II | 0 | 21 | 7 |
| Semester Total: | 0 | 21 | 7 |