J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Associate Degree
Certificate (1-2 years)
$5,280
In-State Tuition
18 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Richmond, VA
Location
About This Program
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician program at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Types of Dispensing Opticians
Dispensing Optician
Licensed Optician
Certified Optician
Optical Technician
Ophthalmic Dispenser
Contact Lens Technician
Licensed Dispensing Optician (LDO)
What You'll Learn:
- Geometrical optics
- Ophthalmic optics
- Anatomy of the eye
- Optical instrumentation
- Use and maintenance of adjustment and cleaning tools
- Prescription interpretation
- Contact lens adaptation and fitting
- Prosthesis fitting
- Facial and eye measuring
- Pathology identification
- Record-keeping
- Patient and business administrative tasks
Costs & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition:$5,280/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$11,718/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
65%
Receive Any Aid
5%
Receive Federal Aid
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,849
Avg Loan Amount
6%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.1801 (Dispensing Optician)
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