Ophthalmic Medical Personnel (D45210)
Diploma Program
Career Information
The Ophthalmic Medical Personnel Program prepares individuals to perform ophthalmic procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician specializing in Ophthalmology. Course work includes lecture, laboratory, and clinical training in ocular measurements; ocular testing; lensometry; administering topical and oral medications; eye care; and caring for instruments. Graduates are employed in medical institutions, clinics, or physician practices. Graduates may qualify as candidates to take the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel, Ophthalmology National Certification Exam. Diploma graduates may be eligible for Certified Ophthalmic Medical Assistant certification and associate degree graduates may be eligible for Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician certification.
The Ophthalmic Medical Personnel program is accredited by the International Council of Accreditation (ICA).
International Council of Accreditation Commission, 2025 Woodlane Drive, St. Paul, MN 55125-2995, 651-731-2944,
www.icaccreditation.orgSpecial Admissions Requirements
- Application
- High school transcript/Adult high school diploma/high school equivalency
- College transcripts
- Gateway English and math readiness
- View information session online
- MAR (Minimum Admissions Requirements) Review
- Health form after acceptance
- Current Certification in CPR after acceptance
- Criminal background checks/drug screening after acceptance
Summer Semester
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MED 121 | Medical Terminology I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| OPH 150 | Intro to Ophthalmic Medical Assisting | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OPH 151 | Ocular Anatomy & Physiology | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Semester Total: | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Fall Semester
| OPH 115 | Ophthalmic Clin Proc I | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| OPH 116 | Ophtha Med Assist Pract I | 0 | 18 | 6 |
| OPH 117 | Ophthalmic Clin Proc II | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| OPH 119 | Ophtha Optics & Basic Refract | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 7 | 22 | 15 |
Spring Semester
| OPH 113 | Introduction to Diseases of the Eye | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OPH 114 | Basic Ophthalmic Pharma. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OPH 118 | Ophthalmic Patient Care | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OPH 120 | Ophtha Med Assist Pract II | 0 | 18 | 6 |
| Semester Total: | 6 | 18 | 12 |