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APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMS 201
OST-223 Admin Office Transcript I 2 2 3
OST-236 Advanced Word Processing 2 2 3
9 10 14
FIFTH SEMESTER (Spring)
BUS-260 Business Communications 3 0 3
OST-233 Desktop Publishing 2 2 3
OST-284 Emerging Technologies 1 2 2
OST-286 Professional Development 3 0 3
OST-289 Admin Office Management 2 2 3
11 6 14
Total Required Minimum Semester Hours Credit 69
Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program prepares individuals to perform
ophthalmic procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician
specializing in Ophthalmology. Course work includes lecture, laboratory,
and clinical training in ocular measurements; ocular testing; lensometry;
administering topical and oral medications; eye care; and caring for
instruments.
Graduates are employed in medical institutions, clinics, or physician
practices.
Graduates may qualify as candidates to take the Joint Commission on Allied
Health Personnel, Ophthalmology National Certification Exam.
Ophthalmic Medical Assistant (D45510)
Diploma Program
Course Hours
Per Week
Semester
Hours
Class Lab Credit
FIRST SEMESTER (Summer)
COM-120 Interpersonal Communication 3 0 3
ENG-111 Expository Writing 3 0 3
OPH-150 Intro to Ophth Med Assist 2 0 2
OPH-151 Ocular Anat. & Physiology 2 0 2
PSY-150 General Psychology 3 0 3
13 0 13
SECOND SEMESTER (Fall)
OPH-103 Intro to Diseases of Eye 2 0 2
OPH-105 Ophthalmic Clin Proc I 1 2 2
OPH-106 Ophtha Med Assist Pract I 0 27 9
OPH-109 Ophtha Optics & Basic Refract 2 0 2
5 29 15
THIRD SEMESTER (Spring)
OPH-104 Basic Ophthalmic Pharma. 2 0 2
OPH-107 Ophthalmic Clin Proc II 1 2 2