Optical/Optometric Assistant
Optometric assistants are specialized medical assistants who work primarily with optometrists to provide chair-side assistance, conduct preliminary tests on patients, and instruct patients on proper contact lens and eyeglass use and care. Although some optometric assistants receive on-the-job training, most have completed a one or two year medical assisting program at an accredited vocational institution, technical school, or community college, thus earning certification prior to entering the field. Optometric assistants earn an average of $22,850 annually. Employment rate for those entering the field is projected to increase greatly in the coming years, with the greatest opportunities going to those with the most training, experience, and certifications.
California Schools Offering Optical/Optometric Assistant
Milan Institute
Campuses: Bakersfield, Clovis, Indio, Visalia- Dental Assistant
- Holistic Health
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assistant
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- Medical Billing & Coding
- Medical Office Administration
- Optical/Optometric Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
American Career College
Campuses: Los Angeles, Ontario, Orange County- Dental Assistant
- Healthcare Information Systems
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Billing & Coding
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- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Optical/Optometric Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Surgical Technician
National Career Education
Campuses: Citrus Heights- EKG Technician
- Laboratory Technician
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Billing & Coding
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- Medical Office Administration
- Optical/Optometric Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy
Idaho Schools Offering Optical/Optometric Assistant
Milan Institute
Campuses: Boise, Nampa- Dental Assistant
- Holistic Health
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assistant
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- Medical Billing & Coding
- Medical Office Administration
- Optical/Optometric Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
Nevada Schools Offering Optical/Optometric Assistant
Milan Institute
Campuses: Sparks- Dental Assistant
- Holistic Health
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assistant
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- Medical Billing & Coding
- Medical Office Administration
- Optical/Optometric Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
New York Schools Offering Optical/Optometric Assistant
TCI College of Technology
Campuses: New York- Healthcare Information Systems
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- Optical/Optometric Assistant
Texas Schools Offering Optical/Optometric Assistant
Milan Institute
Campuses: Amarillo, San Marcos- Dental Assistant
- Holistic Health
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assistant
- ...View More Programs
- Medical Billing & Coding
- Medical Office Administration
- Optical/Optometric Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
