Program Description
The Ophthalmic Assistant program prepares the student to become part of the eye-care team, assisting doctors who specialize in the diagnosis of diseases of the eye (Ophthalmologists). The program is an entry-level course designed to follow the guidelines of the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO). However, we are not a part of the IJCAHPO
Program Description
At the completion of this program the students will:
- Demonstrate technical competence when performing ophthalmic procedures.
- Demonstrate responsible, ethical and professional patient care.
- Employ components of effective communication.
- Demonstrate the ability to solve problems and think critically.