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Ophthalmic Medical Assistant - Technical Diploma
Program Code : 315164
The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program allows students to work at their own pace to gain the skills and knowledge necessary for employment in ophthalmic practices , optometric practices , and retail optical settings . Students apply technical skills to perform prescreening and specialty testing , assist with dispensing glasses and contact lenses , and perform office 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 .
Delivery
Online : You will attend online LTC classes . Some online courses may be delivered at specific times each week . Plus , you ’ ll participate in real world , hands-on training .
Explore Locations
This program is offered at :
Green Bay Lakeshore Technical College Marinette
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition : $ 5,158 , Books : $ 418 , Supplies : $ 325 Total Approximate Costs $ 5,901
Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )
Requirements for Program Entry
Admission and Program Enrollment Steps : - Submit online application .
- Submit transcripts ( high school & other colleges ). NOTE : Official transcripts required for acceptance of transfer credits ; Financial Aid may require .
- Complete background check and $ 20 processing fee . - Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire .
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 |
31516320 - Basic Optical Concepts |
1 |
31516316 - Frame Characteristics |
1 |
31516317 - Eyewear Adjustment |
1 |
31516318 - Ophthalmic Lens Selections |
1 |
31516319 - Frame Styling and Purchasing |
1 |
31516321 - Lens Power and Protection |
1 |
31516322 - Compare Multifocal Lenses |
1 |
Semester Total 7
Second Semester |
31516349 - Ophthalmic Prism |
1 |
31516331 - Front Desk and Patient Triage |
1 |
31516351 - Administration Clinical |
1 |
31509309 - Medical Law , Ethics & Profess |
2 |
10501101 - Medical Terminology |
3 |
31509302 - Human Body in Health & Disease |
3 |
31509308 - Pharm for Allied Health |
2 |
Semester Total 13
Third Semester |
31516307 - Ocular Diseases and Treatment |
1 |
31516332 - Patient History and Vision |
1 |
31516333 - Functional Vision |
1 |
31516334 - Refractometry |
1 |
31516308 - Cornea Evaluation |
1 |
31516309 - Tear Evaluation |
1 |
31516352 - Patient Pre-testing Clinical |
1 |
31516341 - Intraocular Pressure |
1 |
31516342 - Specialty Glaucoma Testing |
1 |
31516336 - Soft Contact Lens Wear |
1 |
31516337 - Rigid Contact Lens Wear |
1 |
31516344 - Specialty Tests and Education |
1 |
Semester Total 12
- Complete health requirements . - Complete Technical Standards form .
Total Credits 32
- Schedule a Program Advising Session with your assigned program counselor plan your first semester schedule , review your entire plan of study , discuss the results of the Student Success Questionnaire .
Program Outcomes
Apply technical skills to perform eye care prescreening and specialty testing procedures on patients accurately and efficiently . Apply technical skills to educate and assist patients with glasses and / or contact lenses to meet their eye health and visual needs .
Perform business office 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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