CLINICAL OPHTHALMIC TECHNOLOGY
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American Institute of Medical Technology
The Clinical Ophthalmic Technology program prepares
graduates with the knowledge, technical skills, and work
habits required for an entry-level position as a Ophthalmic
Technician and/or Medical Office Assistant. Students are
trained to operate and monitor various equipment related
to basic and ocular tonometry, clinical optics, ocular
motility, and ocular pharmocology. The program teaches
legal and ethical responsibilities of the Ophthalmic
Technician and Medical Office Assistant in providing
patient care. The students will learn to develop protocols
for equipment evaluation and patient handling in practices
and principles of ophthalmology. This 53 week program
offered at AIMT is a  program offering Ophthalmic &
Medical Assisting concentrations that will provide
graduates an edge in job search. Upon completion,
students are prepared to take the Certification
examination offered by The Joint Commission on Applied
Health Personnel in Ophthalmology [JCAHPO] and be
certified as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician.