Ophthalmic Technician at Community College of Philadelphia | Trade School Go
    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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