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Georgian College
Diploma in Opticianry (OPTI)
- Barrie, Canada
- Online
Diploma
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Join the eye care field as an optician. Become a valuable member of the eye health team. Learn in our nationally accredited state-of-the-art facility. Over 95% job placement. In this program, students experience a unique blend of healthcare and business management. Through theory and practical experience in labs/clinics, students learn to competently dispense eyeglasses, contact lenses, and sub-normal vision devices, and learn about basic refraction.
SAIT - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Diploma in Optician
- Calgary, Canada
Diploma
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Optician program is two years in length and trains students to be in the forefront of eye care practice, working as part of a multi-disciplinary vision care team. Students will study ocular pathology, refracting and pharmacology, as well as business and retail aspects of the profession. Application of the theory will be demonstrated through clinical competencies focusing on refraction, filling eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions, ensuring a proper fit, and determining clients’ eyewear needs. These skills, along with business and retail skills, will be practiced and demonstrated in a dynamic, patient-centered environment.
Stenberg College
Licensed Optician Diploma
- Surrey, Canada
Diploma
Full time
55 weeks
On-Campus
English
Through a combination of theory, practice (labs), and application (practicum), you will be extensively trained in eyeglass dispensing, contact lens fitting and automated refraction.
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Optician training classes can teach an individual to work alongside eye health professionals such as optometrists and ophthalmologists as a vital team member whose task may be to fit patients with glasses or contact lenses.
Individuals looking to supplement their careers or education can enroll in a diploma program. Diplomas can enhance a student’s skill set and qualifications by preparing them for a particular career. These programs usually take only a short time to complete.