American
Optometric Association
(800) 365-2219
www.aoa.org
The American Optometric Association certification program has been
developed by a respected panel of AOA paraoptometrics and optometrists,
created to educate and continue educating as the field of optometric
assisting grows. CLICK
HERE to visit the AOA paraoptometric website to find out more
on becoming certified through this program.
National Contact Lens Examiners
(703) 719-5800
www.abo-ncle.org
ABO, the American Board of Opticianry and NCLE, the National Contact Lens Examiners are national not-for- profit organizations for the voluntary certification of ophthalmic dispensers. ABO certifies opticians, who are those that dispense and work with spectacles, and NCLE certifies those ophthalmic dispensers who fit and work with contact lenses. Both organizations have the same purpose: to identify qualified ophthalmic dispensers for the public and for the ophthalmic community by certifying those who pass the professionally developed examinations. They also encourage growth of optical skills with continuing education and approve continuing education programs for recertification. CLICK HERE to visit the ABO/NCLE website to find out more, or call (703) 719-5800.
American Career College
(877) 808-8686
www.americancareer.com
American Career College has been helping people succeed for over 25 years. Founded in 1978 as American College of Optics, the
school became American Career College in 1993, to accommodate an expanding curriculum and growing student population. As a
graduate of our program, you'll be qualified to work as a dispensing optician, ophthalmic lab technician, contact lens fitter, eye
doctor's assistant, manufacturer's representative, optical office manager and more. Considering that more than 70% of the
population requires eyewear, this is a field with a lot of opportunity. Not only that, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts a 35%
growth rate over the next 10 years! CLICK HERE
to visit the ACC Web site to find out more, or call (877) 808-8686.
Madison
Technical College
(608) 246-6557
matcmadison.edu
Madison Area Technical College (MATC) is the technical and community
college for the greater Madison, Wisconsin area. MATC offers a complete
Optometric Technician Program that is taught completely online,
meaning you will not be required to come to the Madison campus.
However, the online optometric program courses are designed for
individuals employed in an eye care setting. To learn more about
this program CLICK
HERE or contact Lynn Konkel, Program Director via telephone
at (608) 246-6557 or email at [email protected].
National Career Education
(800) 915-3593
http://nceschool.com/index.html
This unique program prepares you for a career as an Optometric Assistant or Optician where you will test patients for visual acuity, depth perception and color blindness. You will also learn the use of precision optical instruments and lens-edging machines. Coursework includes frame selection, prescription analysis, manufacturing of eyeglasses, fitting techniques for spectacles and contact lenses and common eye disorders. Classes are offered in a classroom and lab setting, and training includes an externship in a medical or retail facility. Exam certification preparation for national licensure is covered. Optical/Optometric Assistant program graduates are prepared for jobs such as Optical Assistant, Optometric Assistant, Optical Laboratory Technician and Optical Sales Representative. CLICK HERE for more infomation about the Optical/Optometric Assistant program.