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
Enrolment deadline: 19th January 2025
Duration: 3rd February-16th March 2025
Advanced Ophthalmic Practice 2 – Advanced Dispensing
Enrolment deadline: 16th March 2025
Duration: 31st March-11th May 2025
Advanced Ophthalmic Practice 3 – Practice Management
Enrolment deadline: 2nd May 2025
Duration: 19th May-29th June 2025
Advanced Ophthalmic Practice 4 – Visual Conditions & Interventions
Enrolment deadline: 3rd August 2025
Duration: 18th August-28th September 2025
Advanced Ophthalmic Practice 5 – Contact Lenses & Sub-Specialities
Enrolment deadline: 28th September 2025
Duration: 13th October-23rd November 2025