Program Details
of Opticianry
American Board of Opticianry (ABO) Certification
Are you looking for a specialized career in the Healthcare field?
Are you interested in learning to use sophisticated, technical equipment?
If you are interested in a specialized career in the medical field where you perform duties using sophisticated, technical equipment, then a career as a Optical/Optometric Assistant might be right for you!
Optical/Optometric Assistants are specially trained medical assistants responsible for supporting the Optometrist (Eye Doctor) and assisting the patients themselves directly. Optical/Optometric Assistants have both technical duties, including administering eye exams, preparing exam rooms, and fitting patients with the appropriate eyewear; and administrative duties, including answering phones, greeting patients, and scheduling exams.
At NCE you can train to be an Optical/Optometric Assistant in as few as 9 months! NCE’s program provides hands-on training from experienced, professional faculty. Students learn how to test patients for visual acuity, depth perception, and color blindness. Graduates are trained to competently use precision optical instruments and lens-edging machines. NCE’s accredited program also includes an externship in a medical or retail facility. Upon completion of the program, NCE graduates are prepared to obtain certification from the American Board of Opticianry (ABO).
If you are interested in a rewarding career in the medical field, then a career as a Optical/Optometric Assistant may be the right choice for you!
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Optical/Optometric Assistants work with Optometrists (Eye Doctors) in doctor’s offices, vision care clinics, and other eye care facilities. Optometric Assistants directly assist patients by performing tasks such as conducting vision tests, measuring visual acuity, and testing depth perception and color blindness.
Optical lab technicians, sometimes known as ophthalmic laboratory or medical technicians, create contact lenses and prescription eyeglasses. Optical lab technicians work closely with optometrists, opticians, and ophthalmologists.
Optical Sales Representatives play a key role in helping customers select glasses that fit their preferences and daily routines. Working in a variety of locations where glasses are sold, including retail department stores, pharmacies, and optical stores, Optical Sales Representatives adjust and repair glasses as needed, assist customers in choosing appropriate new eyewear, and process sales transactions.
