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Ophthalmic Technology - Contact Lens Tech

College of Southern Nevada

Short-Term Certificate

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Dates

Since Feb 2014

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Las Vegas, Nevada

    6375 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89146-1164

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 51-9083.00

Skills

Operation and ControlOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisTime ManagementReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoringJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingMechanicalMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and Management

Abilities

Near VisionArm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityManual DexterityControl PrecisionDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingVisualizationSelective Attention

Tasks

  • Mount and secure lens blanks or optical lenses in holding tools or chucks of cutting, polishing, gri
  • Inspect lens blanks to detect flaws, verify smoothness of surface, and ensure thickness of coating o
  • Set up machines to polish, bevel, edge, or grind lenses, flats, blanks, or other precision optical e
  • Tint lenses according to customer specifications.

Technology

Medical softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

3-way screwdriversAngling pliersArgon lasersBall cuttersBench polishersBent post pliersCarbon dioxide CO2 lasersChipping pliersCorneal topographersCutting pliersDeblocking pliersDiagnostic retinoscopesDrill pressesEdge polishersElectric soldering kits

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium51-9083.00Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicianstitle_inference$38,420 median$55,480 top+2.04%50
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Lens blanks — mount and secure in holding chucks under direct supervision on standard optical grinding machines.
  • Lens blank surfaces — inspect visually for flaws and verify coating thickness using basic inspection criteria provided by a supervisor.
  • Machine setup procedures — follow step-by-step instructions to configure polishing or edging equipment for routine lens orders.
  • Finished lenses — clean using approved cloths and solvents according to standard lab cleaning protocols.
  • Prescription work orders — read and identify basic lens specifications such as power, axis, and add under supervisor guidance.
  • Hand tools — handle and use under close direction to mount finished lenses into standard eyeglass frames.
  • Lens thickness and alignment — measure using provided precision instruments with supervisor verification of results.
  • Lab safety and equipment protocols — follow consistently to protect optical components and personal safety during daily production tasks.
  • Lens shape requirements — recognize basic framing dimensions needed to fit common frame styles when shown by a trainer.
  • Production records — enter basic job and batch information into office suite or ERP software under direction.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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