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Majors / Optometric Technician / Assistant |
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| Description |
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A program that prepares individuals to assist optometrists in providing patient care, administering examinations and treatments, and performing office administrative functions. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology of the eye, visual testing, patient communication, patient preparation, medications and administration, dispensing and fitting of eyeglasses and contact lenses, record-keeping, and office management skills. |
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| Popularity |
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Popularity Rank
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| Certificate: |
#287 |
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| Associate's: |
#427 |
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| Bachelor's: |
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| Graduate Certificate: |
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| Master's: |
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| Doctorate: |
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| First-Professional: |
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| Degrees Available |
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Certificate  |
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| Graduate-Level Certificate |
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| Doctoral Degree |
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| First-Professional Degree |
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| Interesting Fact |
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| In 1960, fewer than 8% of adults in the U.S. had graduated from college. Today, nearly 30% of all adults have graduated from college. |
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