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Ophthalmic Technology - Ophthalmic Dispesing

College of Southern Nevada

Short-Term Certificate

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Dates

Since Feb 2014

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Requirements

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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 29-2057.00

Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive Learning

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageMathematics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionNear VisionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningSelective AttentionArm-Hand Steadiness

Tasks

  • Take and document patients' medical histories.
  • Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
  • Operate ophthalmic equipment, such as autorefractors, phoropters, tomographs, or retinoscopes.
  • Order supplies.
  • Perform examinations using ophthalmic equipment, such as autorefractors, phoropters, tomographs, or retinoscopes.

Technology

Medical softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwarePresentation software

Tools

A-scan biometersAmsler gridsAutomated lensometersAutorefractorsB-Scan biometersBio-microscopesBrightness acuity testersColor blindness testsCorneal pachymetersCorneal topographersDigital pupillometersEye chart projectorsFlat nose pliersFundus camerasHandheld occluders

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionIndependence
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: medium29-2057.00Ophthalmic Medical Technicianstitle_inference$44,080 median$60,810 top+19.8%1,560
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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

  • Patient medical histories — collect and document under direct supervision using standard intake forms in an outpatient ophthalmology clinic.
  • Intraocular pressure measurements — perform basic tonometry tests following step-by-step protocols with technician oversight in a clinical setting.
  • Ophthalmic equipment — identify and operate autorefractors and lensometers under close supervision during routine patient appointments.
  • Visual acuity tests — administer near and distance acuity assessments using standardized charts under the guidance of a senior technician.
  • Lens power measurements — record results using a lensometer following demonstrated procedures with direct supervisor review in a clinical lab.
  • Topical ophthalmic medications — administer under explicit instruction and supervision, following clinic protocols and safety guidelines.
  • Patient communication — use active listening and clear speaking to explain simple pre-examination steps to patients in an ophthalmic office.
  • Electronic health records — enter basic patient data and test results into medical software with oversight from an experienced technician.
  • Visual field tests — set up equipment and assist in conducting field-of-vision screenings under direct technician supervision.
  • Ocular measurements — assist in taking axial length and basic anatomical measurements using guided protocols in a supervised clinical environment.

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.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
28%
Placement Rate
72%