Accredited training in optometry is available from a number of educational programs. By obtaining the necessary education and degree you can become the professional you desire to be. Optometry professionals are trained to perform a variety of tasks related to visual health. Depending on the students individual career goals training can be completed to become an ophthalmic technician, ophthalmologist, or optometrist.
Students may be required to study coursework in subjects such as math, chemistry, physics, English, biology, health care studies, natural sciences, pharmacology, vision therapy, ocular disease, and much more. With a number of accredited educational programs and degree levels available you can start an exciting new career.
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Ophthalmic Technician
Ophthalmic technicians are trained to assist an Optometrist in surgery, record medical histories, test eye function, measure vision, administer medications, and many other tasks. With an accredited education you can train to be a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist. Students can learn anatomy, medical terminology, physiology, ethics, ocular anatomy, microbiology, psychology, ophthalmic
pharmacology and many other related subjects. There are a number of accredited schools and colleges that offer training in ophthalmic technology allowing you to find employment in a hospital, clinic, or Ophthalmologists office.
Optometry
Optometry is the field that deals with the eyes and vision related issues. With an accredited degree available from a number of educational programs you can prepare for a career as an optometrist, ophthalmic technician, ophthalmologist, and other eye care professional. There are a variety of accredited educational programs that provide the training needed to obtain a bachelors, masters, or doctorates degree. Some states require that you are licensed in order to practice so looking into licensing requirements is a good idea. Depending on the level of degree and career goals students may learn English, biology, math, physics, chemistry, business,
health care studies, sociology, psychology, and much more.
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When looking to obtain an education in optometry it is important that you choose an accredited educational institute in order to receive the best education possible. There are accrediting agencies like the
Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) that are approved to provide full accreditation to a variety of schools and colleges.
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