Ophthalmic Technician, A.S.H.S.

Overview

Ophthalmic technicians are allied health professionals specializing in ocular health and vision care, operating under the supervision of a licensed medical provider. The Ophthalmic Technician program provides didactic and practical training in tasks relating to ocular screening, diagnosis, and treatment to include optical devices and surgical interventions. Patient education and interaction, basic clinical administration, care of instruments and equipment, and operating room protocol are also covered. Subjects include anatomy and physiology, medical ethics, ocular pathology, pharmacology, optics, refractive surgery, vision and specialty testing, and aseptic technique. Quality control and safety techniques are emphasized throughout the program. Lecture, demonstration, online materials, simulations, and laboratory practice are utilized during pre-clinical training.

 

Accreditation or Related Information: The Ophthalmic Technician Program Air Force Track is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE), 243 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Flr. 1, St. Louis, MO 63141-7881; Telephone: [phone]; http://www.acoe.org/

 

The Ophthalmic Technician Program Army is accredited by the International Council of Accreditation for Allied Ophthalmic Education Programs (ICA), 2025 Woodlane Dr., St. Paul, MN 55125; Telephone: [phone]; http://www.icaccreditation.org/

This program holds specialized programmatic accreditation that is maintained through the Medical Education Training Campus (METC).

Army Requirements

Program Requirements

OPHT 1102	Ocular Pathology, Trauma, and Pharmacology	1
OPHT 1201	Introduction to Ophthalmic Care, Ocular Anatomy and Physiology	2
OPHT 1203	Optics	2
OPHT 2101	Introduction to Ophthalmic Surgery	1
OPHT 2104	Operational Ophthalmic Care	1
OPHT 2502	Fundamentals of Patient Screening and Ancillary Testing	5
OPHT 2703	Ophthalmic Clinical Practicum (Army)	7
Total Credit Hours:		19

Air Force Requirements

Program Requirements

OPHT 1102	Ocular Pathology, Trauma, and Pharmacology	1
OPHT 1201	Introduction to Ophthalmic Care, Ocular Anatomy and Physiology	2
OPHT 1203	Optics	2
OPHT 2101	Introduction to Ophthalmic Surgery	1
OPHT 2502	Fundamentals of Patient Screening and Ancillary Testing	5
OPHT 2713	Ophthalmic Clinical Practicum (Air Force)	7
Total Credit Hours:		18