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Enrollment open for new 9-month certificate
New Optometric Technician Certificate Program
First in the Capital Region
Central Penn College is now accepting applications for our new Optometric Technician (Op Tech) Certificate program, only the third such program in Pennsylvania and the first for the capital region. Classes for the 9-month, 18-credit program start July 5.
The program includes didactic, laboratory and clinical components that are designed to prepare students for workplace entry as a Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA) and to be eligible to take the CPOA exam.
This certificate program will teach you how to gather an eye
health history from patients… prepare patients for examination
by the doctor… perform various visual assessments… and assist
in eye examinations, among other duties.
Courses you will take:
- Basic Optometric Science
- Basic Optometric Clinical Skills I
- Basic Optometric Clinical Skills II
- Optometric Technology and Procedures
- Ethical Practice in Optometry
- Ophthalmic Clinical Practicum
Envision a Better Future
Do you know that nearly two-thirds of the U.S. adult population wears glasses or contact lenses?* In fact, vision care is a multi-billion-dollar industry, and you could be part of it by earning an Optometric Technician Certificate.
*Source: The Vision Council thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_OrgOverview_sheet_0419.pdf
Why Study at Central Penn?
At Central Penn, we value the importance of hands-on learning and real-world education. We believe that when paired with the healthcare theories, concepts and strategies taught by our accomplished healthcare faculty members, your well-rounded education will take you far.
Our students deserve a quality education, so we provide just that. Our healthcare programs can be a great first step toward your educational and professional goals.
To learn more about how our programs can help you reach those goals, fill out the form on this page for more information!
Optometric Technician courses are offered in the following locations and formats:
- Summerdale – evening, in-person
- Daytime internship during final term