Optician Certification Training
Modern optical care improves countless lives for those who experience vision issues today. However, despite increased access to care, many eye problems are growing more common due to changes in our lifestyles and the aging population—making now a great time to obtain your optician certification online. No matter which area of opticianry you choose, you will be in high demand in the job market because the need for eye care professionals is constantly expanding.
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Optician Certification Training
Details + Objectives
Course code: GES126
What you will learn
- Learn how to understand and assign prescriptions to customers
- Develop an understanding of the human eye and how it functions
- Review the different corrective eye care solutions available for patients
- Understand how various prisms and lenses work
- Prepare to take the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) exams
How you will benefit
- Develop the skills necessary to begin an entry-level position as an optician
- Possess the knowledge to pass the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) exams
- Learn not only the skills required to work as an optician but also master communication best practices that will allow you to effectively work with peers and clients
- Set yourself up for success as you begin your career in the medical field
How the course is taught
- Self-paced, online course
- 6 Months to complete
- Open enrollment, begin anytime
- 150 course hours
Instructors & Support
Dr. Beverly Smith
Dr. Beverly Smith is a Doctor of Optometry and has been in private practice for 30 years. She holds a Master of Business Administration and founded a consulting firm that helps new practitioners start and manage their own eye care practices. Throughout her career, Smith has taught many future opticians, certified paraoptometrics, and fellow optometrists. Her work has been published in the professional journals New O.D. and Women in Optometry.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this optician certification training course.
Certification Requirements:
A high school diploma or GED is required to take the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) exams.
After successfully completing this course, you will possess the knowledge required to pass the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) Basic certification exams, Opticianry Certification Exam (NOCE) and Contact Lens Registry Exam (CLRE). However, you should also research your state's requirements prior to pursuing a career as an optician. While some states only require a high school diploma or GED and passing score on the ABO exam to fulfill licensing requirements, others have their own optician licensing exams. Additionally, some states may require that opticians complete an apprenticeship program or degree program in order to become licensed.
DISCLAIMER: This course does not meet state requirements for students intending to work in North Carolina, New York, and South Carolina. Check the requirements in your state before enrolling as some states require opticians to complete an apprenticeship program to become licensed.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
- The Optician Training Manual, by David S. McCleary
- System for Ophthalmic Dispensing, by Clifford W. Brooks and Irvin Borish
- All About Your Eyes, by Jennifer S. Weizer and Sharon Fekrat
More About
About Certification: American Board of Opticianry & National Contact Lens Examiners
The American Board of Opticianry & National Contact Lens Examiners (ABO-NCLE) is the world's largest organization for opticians and eye care professionals. The board works to recognize the excellence of opticians and ophthalmic dispensers in the industry who have a certain set of skills and knowledge. To be certified by the ABO-NCLE, professionals must meet a set of criteria, including a comprehensive test that is internationally recognized to reflect current practices. ABO-NCLE certification is recognized by eye care patients and employers alike as a standard of excellence.