Ophthalmic Medical Technician Program
Volunteer State Community College | Division of Allied Health
Welcome to the eye site: Associate of Applied Science Degree - Ophthalmic Medical Technician option. This is a “one-plus-one” program consisting of one year of general education and prerequisites, plus one year of the ophthalmic major courses. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to take the national certified Ophthalmic Techninician (COT®) examination.
An Ophthalmic Medical Techninician works under the direction of an ophthalmologist (an M.D.) with duties including, but not limited to, medical history-taking, visual acuity testing, refractometry, contact lens fitting, visual field evaluation, eye muscle and pupil evaluation, assisting in eye surgery, and performing a variety of technology-based diagnostic testing and patient services.
Ophthalmic Technology is a fascinating Program and a great career choice for those students who love science and have an inquisitive mind. Demand for technicians far outweighs the number of graduates our Program is able to supply. In the Program’s six-year history, most students have been offered jobs from weeks to months before graduation. The future outlook for jobs is excellent as our aging population’s need for eye care increases.
The deadline for application to the program is May 15th. The screening and interview process will be conducted in early June. Interested students may contact Kathleen Moore, Program Director, 615-230-3723 or kathleen.moore@volstate.edu for an advising appointment. It is helpful to have requested your official transcripts be sent to the college beforehand for evaluation, or bring an unofficial copy of your transcripts with you to your appointment.
Students may wish to download, complete and mail an Application to Allied Health Careers (PDF). Check the Ophthalmic Medical Techninician choice on the form and mail to the attention of the Program Director at the following address:
Volunteer State Community College
1480 Nashville Pike
East Campus, Bldg. 400, Room 104a
Gallatin, TN 37066
Sending this application does not admit a student into the college or register a student for classes. Applications for admission are handled by the Admissions Office. Registration is accomplished online by going to: http://www.volstate.edu/StudentHelp/ and following the instructions given.
