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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
  • Placement tests
  • View information session online
  • MAR (Minimum Admissions Requirements) Review
  • Health form after acceptance
  • Current Certification in CPR after acceptance
  • Criminal background checks/drug screening after acceptance

Summer Semester

ClassLabCredit
COM 120Intro to Interpersonal Communication30

3
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry30

3
MED 121Medical Terminology I30

3
OPH 150Intro to Ophthalmic Medical Assisting20

2
OPH 151Ocular Anatomy & Physiology20

2
Semester Total:13013

Fall Semester

ClassLabCredit
OPH 105Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures I12

2
OPH 106Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Practicum I021

7
OPH 107Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures II12

2
OPH 109Ophthalmic Optics & Basic Refractometry20

2
PSY 150General Psychology30

3
Semester Total:72516

Spring Semester

ClassLabCredit
OPH 103Introduction to Diseases of the Eye20

2
OPH 104Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology20

2
OPH 108Ophthalmic Patient Care20

2
OPH 110Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Practicum II021

7
Semester Total:62113
Total Hours: 264642