Ophthalmic Technician at GateWay Community College-Central City | Trade School Go
    GateWay Community College-Central City
    Certificate
    Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
    $4,435.4
    Avg Tuition
    9 months
    Duration
    On-Campus
    Format
    Phoenix, AZ
    Location

    About This Program

    Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist program at GateWay Community College-Central City

    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

    Estimated Tuition:$4,435.4/yr
    Program Tuition Range:$1,220 – $9,982

    School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES

    Financial Aid

    48%
    Receive Any Aid
    5%
    Receive Federal Aid
    23%
    Pell Grant Recipients
    $1,513
    Avg Loan Amount
    13%
    Have Student Loans
    Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits

    Source: U.S. Department of Education

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    Outcomes

    $28,598
    Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
    81%
    Employment Rate
    10
    Earnings Cohort Size

    Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

    Program Classification

    CIP Code: 51.1803 (Ophthalmic Technician)

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