Overview

Opthalmologist Assistant Training

Ophthalmic Assistants play an essential role in any opthalmology practice . They perform a wide variety of ophthalmic procedures under the direction or supervision of the physician, and the demand for qualified assistants is on the rise.

The ophthalmic allied health professional assists the ophthalmologist with data collection, the administration of eye tests and treatments, and in the direct supervision of patients.

Our online opthalmologist assistant training course provides students with the practical information they need to complete their routine tasks as a certifiec ophthalmic assistant.

Over the course of your online training, you'll receive instruction in a variety of procedures and disciplines, including paramedical, ophthalmic technology, and office administration. You'll also learn about human anatomy, physiology, optics, pharmacology, and microbiology.

Upon completing your opthalmologist training, you'll have the skills needed to:

• Identify the core elements of eye anatomy and optics
• Identify the steps for dealing with patients and maintaining patient records
• Comprehend contact lenses and the visual field
• Identify eye and vision disorders
• Identify surgical techniques and special procedures related to the eye

You'll have access to an educational mentor with real world experience in the field of opthalmology, and the convenience of 24-hour access to all course materials. You'll also have the flexibility to progress at your own pace over the course of your 12-month certificate training.

Enrolling is quick, easy and completely safe using our secure online registration process. Take the first step toward a rewarding career by registering in our opthalmologist assistant training course today!

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Languages

English

Course Access Time

We offer open enrollment in which students can sign up at any time. Students can proceed as fast or slow as they want, but must complete the program in a maximum of 12 months. If you need more time, extensions are available for a small fee.

Instructor

This class supported by an Educational Mentor. Our educational mentors have worked or are working in the subject they mentor. Educational Mentors reviews student work, student progress, and interacts with students as needed. They respond to any questions or concerns you might have, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed.

Prerequisites/Audience

The intended audience for this program is individuals that are seeking to gain employment in the field of Optometry or wishing to enhance their skills in the field of Optometry.

Requirements

Materials Included:

• The Ophthalmic Assistant: A Text for Allied and Associated Ophthalmic Personnel by Harold Stein, Raymond Stein, & Melvin Freeman

System Requirements:

Internet Access

• Broadband or high-speed internet access is required. Broadband includes DSL, cable, and wireless connections.
• Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Moodle pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware

• Windows hardware configurations and processors are acceptable
• Mac computers MUST have Microsoft Window Operating Systems over Bootcamp (Bootcamp is a free download from Apple''s website)
• 1 GB RAM minimum recommended
• Operating Systems
  • Windows XP, Vista or 7 and Mac OS X 10 or higher with Windows
• Web Browsers
  • Google Chrome is highly recommended
  • Internet Explorer is not recommended as it may not display certain menus and links
  • Cookies MUST be enabled
  • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
    • Kindle Reader App is needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded onto your computer.)
    • Adobe PDF Reader
    • Media Plug-ins (These may be required depending on your course media.)
    • Adobe Flash Player (Required for many of our career courses and ALL of our IT courses.)
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Quicktime, Windows Media Player, &/or Real Player
    • PowerPoint Viewer (Use this if you don''t have PowerPoint)