The Vision Care Assistant program at CVTech prepares students through training in the areas of diagnostic testing, clerical skills, and assisting an eye care doctor. Students will learn to perform and document a variety of diagnostic tests as directed by a physician, record patient information and medical history in electronic medical records, clean and maintain ophthalmic instruments, assist physicians during patient appointments, and provide excellent customer service and patient care. In addition, students will give patient instructions and provide patient education on proper care and use of corrective lenses.
Careers in Eye Care video used with permission of IJCAHPO
| Courses |
Hours |
OCAS |
| Vision Care Introduction | 30 | |
| Optics | 120 | |
| Ocular Anatomy and Physiology | 80 | |
| Ocular Medical Terminology | 40 | |
| Photography and Imaging | 80 | |
| Ocular Disease and Ocular Pharmacology | 60 | |
| Clinical Skills | 150 | |
| Total Hours | 480 |
- AHA BLS Provider
- CPR
- First Aid
Prepared for exam: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
High School Students – SENIORS Only
Attend PM schedule
Adult Students
Full-time
Approximate Completion Time: 12 months
Cowan Campus
Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:25 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Apprenticeship – Over 85% of adult program spent training with professionals on-site, as a paid employee, at Dean McGee Eye Institute.
Carrie Brunk
Counselor
405-345-3340
Email
- Vision Care Information Packet (PDF/UA) Ready to Start Your Journey?
Program Curriculum
Note: This is an adult-only program available at both the Chickasha and Cowan campuses.
Local Programs
Certifications | Licensures
For Information
- Carrie Brunk
- Counselor
- 405-345-3340
