Ophthalmic Medical Technology
Cascade TEB 201 | Admissions: 971-722-5667 | Fax: 971-722-5167 | healthca@pcc.edu
OMT Director: Joanne Harris | 971-722-5666 | jmharris@pcc.edu
Applications
The OMT program is full for fall 2013. Please check back in August for the new application and application dates for the fall 2014 program. For information on Prerequisites and Applications requirements and documents, go to the Admissions page.
Information Sessions
View the information session schedule.
Located at the PCC Cascade Campus, our Ophthalmic Medical Technology program is the only associate's degree program of its kind in the western United States, and it is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Ophthalmic Medical Programs. Our program opens local, national and international opportunities and it boasts a 95% placement rate for students within three months of graduation.
Our program offers an Associate of Applied Science in Ophthalmic Medical Technology. Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to test for national certification as an ophthalmic technician. Becoming a certified ophthalmic technician (COT) gives you a competitive edge in a field where employers are actively seeking credentialed candidates.
Internships at medical practices, available in more than 40 offices in the Portland area and Southwest Washington, allow you to get practical experience. Internships are available at HMOs, large and small private practices and public institutions.
Degrees and Certificates
In this program you can earn the following:
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
See the catalog for information regarding program requirements.
What's Next?
- See Program Admission for details on applying to the OMT program.