Printed : 08 / 12 / 2021
Program Code 315164
The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program prepares students for employment in ophthalmic and optometric practices and in retail optical settings . Students apply technical skills to perform prescreening and specialty testing , assist with dispensing glasses and contact lenses , and perform of�ce management duties including maintaining patient information and billing and insurance processes . A Lakeshore Technical College program offered at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College . For more information call toll-free : 888-468-6582 .
This program is offered at : Green Bay Lakeshore Technical College Marinette
Curriculum : The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Technical Diploma is a three semester collaborative program between Lakeshore Technical College and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College . Upon graduation , a student will have completed 32 credits .
First Semester
31-516-320 Basic Optical Concepts 31-516-316 Frame Characteristics 31-516-317 Eyewear Adjustment 31-516-318 Ophthalmic Lens Selections 31-516-319 Frame Styling and Purchasing 31-516-321 Lens Power and Protection 31-516-322 Compare Multifocal Lenses Semester Total
Second Semester
31-516-349 Ophthalmic Prism 31-516-331 Front Desk and Patient Triage 31-516-351 Administration Clinical 31-509-309 Medical Law , Ethics & Profess 10-501-101 Medical Terminology 31-509-302 Human Body in Health & Disease 31-509-308 Pharm for Allied Health Semester Total
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7
1 1 1 2 3 3 2 13
Admission and Program Enrollment Steps : - Submit online application .
- Submit transcripts ( high school & other colleges ). NOTE : Of�cial transcripts required for acceptance of transfer credits ; Financial Aid may require .
- Complete background check and $ 20 processing fee . - Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire . - Complete health requirements . - Complete Technical Standards form .
- Schedule a Program Advising Session with your assigned program counselor plan your �rst semester schedule , review your entire plan of study , discuss the results of the Student Success Questionnaire .
Third Semester
31-516-307 Ocular Diseases and Treatment 31-516-332 Patient History and Vision 31-516-333 Functional Vision 31-516-334 Refractometry 31-516-308 Cornea Evaluation 31-516-309 Tear Evaluation 31-516-352 Patient Pre-testing Clinical 31-516-341 Intraocular Pressure 31-516-342 Specialty Glaucoma Testing 31-516-336 Soft Contact Lens Wear 31-516-337 Rigid Contact Lens Wear 31-516-344 Specialty Tests and Education Semester Total
Total Credits
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 12
32
Apply technical skills to perform eye care prescreening and specialty testing procedures on patients accurately and ef�ciently . Apply technical skills to educate and assist patients with glasses and / or contact lenses to meet their eye health and visual needs .
Perform business of�ce procedures such as maintaining appointment schedules , maintaining patient records , processing insurance reimbursement , and bill patients .
Demonstrate professional ethics , honesty , and respect when dealing with doctors , patients , and co-workers . Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and oral formats .
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