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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
  • 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
  • ...View More Programs
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • Optical/Optometric Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Surgical Technician

National Career Education

Campuses: Citrus Heights
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Optical/Optometric Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Phlebotomy

Idaho Schools Offering Optical/Optometric Assistant

Milan Institute

Campuses: Boise, Nampa
  • Medical Billing & Coding
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Optical/Optometric Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician

Nevada Schools Offering Optical/Optometric Assistant

Milan Institute

Campuses: Sparks
  • 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
  • Optical/Optometric Assistant

Texas Schools Offering Optical/Optometric Assistant

Milan Institute

Campuses: Amarillo, San Marcos
  • Medical Billing & Coding
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Optical/Optometric Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician