Medicine
Undergraduate Programs
Student Learning Outcomes
Ophthalmic Technician Training Program, Certificate
The goals of the Ophthalmic Technician Training Program are to:
- Enable the students/graduates to perform as an Ophthalmic Technician
- Provide didactic instruction that will lead the student in a lifelong learning process as a healthcare professional
- Prepare graduates to sit for the certifying exam
- Prepare graduates to work in a variety of ophthalmic clinical settings
Students will be expected to master the role as an ophthalmic technician and prove competency in the core outcomes for accredited ophthalmology programs, including:
- Patient Care that is appropriate and effective for the treatment of ophthalmic health care
- Medical Knowledge regarding systemic and ophthalmic diseases and their applications
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills that are effective in the exchange of information with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
- Professionalism that is evident through adhering to ethical principles, responsibilities, and interactions with a diverse patient population
- Community and Health Services demonstrating an awareness of the larger health care system and the ability to utilize its resources to maximize care’
- Technical and Scientific Skills showing proficiency in the ability to administer treatment, perform tasks, collect data, and troubleshoot basic technical issues as ordered by an ophthalmologist
Updated: July 2022
