Community College of Philadelphia
Certificate
Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
$8,688
In-State Tuition
9 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Philadelphia, PA
Location
About This Program
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist program at Community College of Philadelphia
Types of Ophthalmic Technicians
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
Ophthalmic Assistant
Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
Ophthalmic Diagnostic Sonographer
Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant
Health Technician (Ophthalmic)
What You'll Learn:
- Taking patient histories
- Administering directed treatments and topical medications
- Diagnostic test procedures and equipment operation
- Anatomical and functional ocular measurements
- Patient care and instruction
- Ophthalmic and surgical equipment maintenance
- Safety and sterilization procedures
- Office administrative procedures
Costs & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition:$8,688/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$12,744/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
88%
Receive Any Aid
30%
Receive Federal Aid
57%
Pell Grant Recipients
$6,425
Avg Loan Amount
31%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$31,447
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
89%
Employment Rate
402
Earnings Cohort Size
$10,750
Median Debt
$114/mo
Estimated Monthly Payment
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.1803 (Ophthalmic Technician)
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