Portland Community College
Associate Degree
Certificate (1-2 years)
$5,220
In-State Tuition
18 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Portland, OR
Location
About This Program
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist program at Portland Community College
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:$5,220/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$10,440/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
70%
Receive Any Aid
21%
Receive Federal Aid
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,932
Avg Loan Amount
26%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$42,682
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
82%
Employment Rate
23
Earnings Cohort Size
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.1803 (Ophthalmic Technician)
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