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Changes are coming!

The current Ophthalmic Medical Technology program model with an Associates of Applied Science Degree is undergoing revision and will not be accepting students for Fall Term 2024. We anticipate the revised program model to start Winter Term 2025.

Please complete this short interest form to receive program updates including admissions updates, webinar info and other program events. Our next webinar will be during the Winter Term 2024.

Please keep checking this website as updates to this site are anticipated to be made in June 2024, describing the new program model.

We anticipate that the revised prerequisites for the new program may be as follows:

  • Prerequisites or equivalent placement:
    • MTH 20: Fundamentals of Mathematics
    • WR 115: Intro to College Composition
    • RD 115: College Reading
  • Prerequisites:
    • PSY 101: Psychology and Human Relations
    • MP 113: Provider CPR/AED First Aid/BBP
    • MP 111: Medical Terminology (may be taken as a corequisite)
    • OMT 115: Intro to Ophthalmics (anticipated to be offered in Fall 2024, but may be taken as a corequisite)
  • Health related requirements and recommendations
Questions? Attend an information session or talk with a program advisor.