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Looking for a career in eye care? Our Ophthalmic Assistant course may be just what you are looking for.
Ophthalmic Assistant
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- List the core elements of eye anatomy and optics
- Name the steps for dealing with patients and maintaining patient records
- Define contact lenses and the visual field
- Identify eye and vision disorders
- Recall surgical techniques and special procedures related to the eye
Ophthalmic Assistant
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 1
Basic Sciences
- Anatomy of the Eye
- Visual Pathway
- Ocular Muscles
- Physiology of the Eye
- Alignment of the Eyes
- Intraocular Pressure
- Color Vision
- Physical Optics
- Geometric Optics
- Spherical and Chromatic Aberrations
- Pharmacology
- Prescription Writing
- Microbiology
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 2
Clinical Practice
- Office Efficiency and Public Relations
- Dealing with Patients
- Scheduling Appointments
- History of Present Illness
- Family History
- Preliminary Examination
- Measurement of Glasses
- Ophthalmoscopy
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 3
Visual Function, Equipment and Refractive Errors
- Aspects of Vision Loss
- Aspects of Visual Functions
- Ophthalmic Equipment
- Assessing Corneas
- Determining Tear Flow
- Refractive Errors
- Refractometry
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 4
Rigid and Soft Contact Lenses
- Spectacles
- History of Glasses
- Types of Lenses
- Care of Glasses
- Rigid Contact Lens
- Optics, Terminology, and Designs
- History of Hydrophilic Lenses
- Inventory vs. Diagnostic Lenses
- Abnormal Symptoms and Signs
- Role of Corneal Topography
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 5
Visual Fields
- Confrontation Test
- Perimeters
- Normal Visual Field
- Pathologic Defects in the Visual Field
- Automated Visual Field Testing
- Test Patterns
- Computers in Ophthalmic Practice
- Computer Controlled Equipment
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 6
Clinical Eye Problems
- Ocular Injuries
- Contusions
- Penetrations
- Lacerations
- Ocular Emergencies
- Temporal Arteritis
- Common Eye Disorders
- Cornea, Eyelids, Conjunctiva
- Common Retinal Disorders
- Foreign Body in the Eye
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 7
Common Eye Problems
- Congenital Glaucoma
- Primary and Secondary Glaucoma
- Classification of Uveitis
- Treatment of Uveitis
- Examination of a Newborn and Child
- Instillation of Eyedrops
- Binocular Vision
- Strabismus
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 8
Surgical Techniques
- Aseptic Technique
- Minor Office Surgery
- The Operative Patient
- Eye Surgery
- Highlights of Ocular Surgery
- Surgical Correction of Presbyopia
- Surgical Corrective Procedures
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 9
Types of Surgery
- Assisting the Surgeon
- Care and Handling of Surgical Instruments
- Lasers in Ophthalmology
- Pumping and Spontaneous Emission
- Safety in the Laser Clinic
- Ambulatory Surgery
- Preparation for Admission
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 10
Disorders and Ocular Imaging
- Refractive Surgery
- Corneal Collagen Crosslinking in the Management of Ectatic Diseases
- Technique of CXL
- Clinical Outcomes of CXL
- Wavefront Aberrations and Custom Ablation
- Optical Coherence Tomography
- Wavefront Aberrations
- Custom Ablation
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 11
Imaging and Special Procedures
- Ophthalmic Photography
- Digital Imaging
- Goniography
- Video Recording
- Optical Coherence Tomography
- Vitreomacular Traction
- Computerized Corneal Topography
- Specular Microscopy
- Diagnostic Ultrasound
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 12
Visual Aids and Ocular Vignettes
- Partial Sight and Blindness
- Total Blindness
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- History of Spectacles
- Early Eyeglasses
- The Frame
- Art and the Eye
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 13
Role of Assistants in Eye Care
- Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmology Ethics
- Informed Consent
- Conflicts of Interest
- Scope of Practice
- Testing and Certification of Ophthalmic Skills
Ophthalmic Assistant Module 14
Role of Assistants in Eye Care, continued
- Development of Allied Ophthalmic Personnel
- International Community
- Prevention of Blindness
- Eye Banking
- Atlas of Clinical Ophthalmic Disorders
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
All course materials included.
Ophthalmic Assistant
Upon successful completion of our Ophthalmic Assistant course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position as an Ophthalmic Assistant and will be prepared, in part, to become a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification (COA-A3) by taking the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology's (JCAHPO) Career Advancement Tool Quiz.
Note: This course is not affiliated with, nor has it been endorsed by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology.
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player