OMT – Eye Technician Instructor Qualifications ARCHIVE
OMT Faculty Requirements Prior to January 2026
- Current credential as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist or Medical Doctor with AAO Certification in Ophthalmology
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Ophthalmic Medical Technology or related field
- Minimum five (5) years clinical work experience in an ophthalmic practice
For OMT 250 Ophthalmic Imaging
Current credential as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician, Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist, Certified Retinal Angiographer, Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist or Certified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer
OR
Demonstrated competency: Minimum five (5) years work experience in ophthalmic imaging in the past eight (8) years.
Revised Date: November 2018
OMT Faculty Requirements Prior to November 2018
- Current credential as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Ophthalmic Medical Technology
- Minimum one (1) year (preferably 3 years) clinical work experience in an ophthalmic practice
For OMT 250 Ophthalmic Imaging
Current credential as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician, Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist, Certified Retinal Angiographer, Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist or Certified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer
OR
Demonstrated competency: Minimum five (5) years work experience in ophthalmic imaging in the past eight (8) years.
Revised Date: November 2011
OMT Faculty Requirements Prior to November 2011
- Current credential as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Ophthalmic Medical Technology
- Minimum one (1) year (preferably 3 years) clinical work experience in an ophthalmic practice
Revised Date: 8/14/2008