Ophthalmic Medical Technician Program, Curriculum
Volunteer State Community College | Division of Allied Health
This program is designed to prepare the student to act as an entry level Ophthalmic Medical Technician. Duties of the Ophthalmic Medical Technician generally include, but are not limited to: case histories, visual acuity measurement, visual field testing, refractometry, contact lenses, caring for and maintaining ophthalmic instruments, and assisting the doctor in the setup and performance of minor ophthalmic surgery. Accreditation is through the Committee on Accreditation for Ophthalmic Medical Programs (CoA-OMP.)
Admission to the program is limited and on a competitive basis. Screening for Fall entry into the program is conducted in June. Acceptance is contingent upon meeting the computer literacy requirement (CIS 100), completion of the general education core and AHC 115* with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, prior to Fall term. Once students are admitted to the program, three consecutive semesters of intensive full-time study are required for graduation.
Career Degree Program
Associate of Applied Science Ophthalmic Medical Technician Option
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Required General Education Courses
Courses that Fulfill Minimum Degree Requirements |
| Course |
Curriculum Area or Course Title |
Credit |
| ENGL 1010 |
Communication: English Composition I |
3 |
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Humanities and/or Fine Arts |
3 |
| BIOL 2010 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics: Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
| PSY 101 |
General Psychology |
3 |
| MATH 1010 |
Math for Liberal Arts (or higher) |
3 |
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Total General Education |
16 |
| Required Major Core Courses |
| AHC 115* |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
| OPH 102* |
Ocular Anatomy and Physiology |
2 |
| OPH 105* |
Introduction to Ophthalmic Medical Technology |
2 |
| OPH 110C* |
Clinical Applications I |
6 |
| OPH 112* |
Ophthalmic Optics |
2 |
| OPH 120C* |
Clinical Applications II |
9 |
| OPH 121* |
Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology |
1 |
| OPH 123* |
Introduction to Ophthalmic Diseases |
1 |
| OPH 126* |
Ocular Motility |
2 |
| OPH 127* |
Refractometry/Retinoscopy |
2 |
| OPH 130C* |
Clinical Applications III |
4 |
| OPH 150* |
Ophthalmic Procedures I |
3 |
| OPH 151* |
Ophthalmic Procedures II |
2 |
| OPH 152* |
Ophthalmic Procedures III |
3 |
| OPH 153* |
Ophthalmic Procedures IV |
3 |
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Total Major Core |
45 |
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Total Degree Requirements |
61 |
