Ophthalmic Assistant

Join the Ever-Growing Health Care Field with this Short-Term Certification Program

This 50 hour Ophthalmic Assistant Program prepares the student for entry-level positions in one of the fastest-growing healthcare fields. Through classroom lectures and labs, this program includes: anatomy and physiology of the eye; general principles of pharmacology; prescriptions written for the eye; visual acuity; and tonometry (basic) and glaucoma.  Also includes a review of ocular dressing procedures; maintenance of equipment and instruments and other areas.  With the increase in laser surgery and the overall technological advances in eye care, the need for Ophthalmic Assistants is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2020.

Once employed in the field of Ophthalmology and meeting certain work requirements, students will be eligible to sit for the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Ophthalmic Medical Assisting Exam under the sponsorship of their employer. Successful completion of this exam serves as a prerequisite for the written certifying examination for Ophthalmic Medical Assistants offered by the Joint Commission on the Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) which leads to National Certification.

* Please note: This program is not eligible for Pell Grant or Stafford Loans (FAFSA). Please click here to view other types of assistance. 

Download the admission packet here!

Enrollment Requirements:

• BCI and FBI background check*
• WorkKeys® testing* (must achieve a level 4 or higher)
  • More WorkKeys® information can be found here
• Copy of high school diploma or HSE
• CPR (offered during class)*

*May be additional cost

Ready to Enroll?

• Watch the information session video or attend an in-person information session

• Fill out the application here

• Print admission packet above and complete requirements listed for your program

• Submit completed program requirements to Scarlet Oaks
• Register for class with full payment or funding
  • Review funding options here 

Questions?

•  Phone number 513.961.4220
• Contact Colleen Baldwin at baldwinc@greatoaks.com

The Ophthalmic Assistant program is offered at Great Oaks by Condensed Curriculum International (CCI). Since 1993, CCI has supported schools in communities nationwide with educational programs focused on healthcare and other in-demand disciplines.