What is the program?
This certificate program consists of 5 short courses over an 10-month period with each course being 6 weeks with 30 hours of learning. Each course may also be done on their own as a standalone unit.
Who is it for?
This certificate program is for anyone working within the optical/optometry practice environment from newcomers to university vision science graduates.
Why choose this program?
This certificate program will prepare the support team member to assist optometrists by practising optical dispensing, administration management and instrumentation support.
Advanced Ophthalmic Practice 1 – Optics Core Concepts
Advanced Ophthalmic Practice 2 – Advanced Dispensing
Advanced Ophthalmic Practice 3 – Practice Management
Advanced Ophthalmic Practice 4 – Visual Conditions & Interventions
Advanced Ophthalmic Practice 5 – Contact Lenses & Sub-Specialities