Optometric Assisting - 1080 hours

Course No.  H170704

Basic Healthcare Worker - 90 hrs
Optometric Assistant - 990 hrs

Graduates of this program are given entrylevel
skills to assist in performing tests to determine defects in vision, preparing and fitting eyeglasses and contact lenses, and administering corrective eye exercises and other treatments under the supervision of a person licensed under Florida Statutes.

Optometric assistants may take the registration examination offered by the National Paraoptometric Registry.

Instructor: Gunther
Counselor: Krugh, 751-8479, x2038

Please see the Career Preparation section of the Tech Times for class schedule, location, and fees.

 

Job Outlook:
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Job Placement Rate:
Coming Soon

Estimated Program Cost:
Please see fee chart for current costs.

On-time Completion Rate:
100%

Median Loan Debt:
$0- MTI does not take part in any student loan program

Program Mission Statement: The mission of the Optometric Assisting Program is to prepare students to meet the health care needs of the community by providing premier training that ensures that graduates acquire the essential skills and knowledge that enable them to enter and succeed in the field.

 

All applicants are encouraged to apply for financial aid through our Financial Aid Office, East Campus 752-8100 x 265 or Main Campus at 751-7900 x 2176. Visit Financial Aid page for more information