Eye Care Technology
(3EYE, 4EYE, and 6EYE-PREP)
Fast Facts About
the Program
Type: Technical
Degree/Certificate:
Associate of Applied
Science (A.A.S.),
Certificate of
Technology, Optician
Preparatory Certificate
Duration: Three to five
terms
Program Objectives
San Jacinto College offers a comprehensive
training program for those students who have a
desire to develop the knowledge base to perform
skills under the supervision of licensed eye care
professionals.
These procedures include: medical histories,
diagnostic tests, refractometry, anatomical
and func­tional ocular measurements and tests,
administration of topical ophthalmic and oral
medications, instructing patients, maintain­
ing equipment, sterilizing surgical instruments,
assisting in minor ophthalmic surgery, assisting
in the fitting of contact lenses, and opticianry.
Ophthalmic medical technology is a rapidly
expanding field and a growing demand exists for
technicians.
Students may obtain an occupational certificate,
certificate of technology or their associate of
applied science degree. Our eye care technology
department consists of three areas of preparation.
This program is designed to correlate classroom
and laboratory practice with clinical experience
in ophthalmic offices and clinics.
The eye care technology program at San Jacinto
College is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation for Ophthalmic Medical Programs
(CoA-OMP). Those graduates of the associate of
applied science program are eligible to petition
for examination through the Joint Commission
on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
at the certified ophthalmic technician level.
Graduates of the associate of applied science
program and the certificate of technology are
Revised 6/2013
eligible to petition to sit for the National Contact
Lens Examiner. Graduates from any of the three
programs may petition to sit for the American
Board of Opticians exam.
For More Information
The eye care technology department requires
formal entry into the program via interview with
the program director. Only those students who
have been officially admitted to the College and
have met all College admission criteria will be
considered.
information@sjcd.edu
All health care students are subject to criminal
background and drug screening checks prior
to entry. The program begins Fall term only.
Students who miss the Fall entry may discuss
entry options with the program director. The San
Jacinto College eye care technology program
offers both day and evening classes.
Call Center: 281-998-6150
General Email:
San Jacinto College
Central
8060 Spencer Hwy.
Building: C11-1010
Pasadena, Texas 77505
Contact:
Debra Clarke, COT
debra.clarke@sjcd.edu
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday - Friday
281-478-3606
Job Opportunities
Graduates of the eye care technology program
have found employment in many areas of the eye
care industry, including:
• Clinical Research Technician - provides skilled
coordination of FDA and other clinical trials.
• Contact Lens Technician – assists the patient
and the doctor in the pre-fit measurements,
selection and fit evaluation.
• Field Service Technician – a FST provides
in-service training to office staff on new
technology purchased by their doctors.
An equal opportunity institution
• Ophthalmic Assistant – performs the day-to-day patient
care and diagnostic work-up to assist the Ophthalmologist.
• Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant – works side-by-side with the
ophthalmologist in both office and major surgery.
• Ophthalmic Technician - performs the day-to-day patient
care and diagnostic work-up to assist the ophthalmologist
with concentration in a higher skilled OMP than the
ophthalmic assistant.
• Optician – assists the patient with the selection of glasses,
obtains the appropriate measurements, and dispenses the
eyeglasses once completed.
• Optometric Assisting - performs the day-to-day patient care
and work-up to assist the optometrist.
• Retinal Photographer – this is a sub-specialty concentrating
in documenting pathology and performing diagnostic
photographic studies to aid in the patient’s diagnosis and
treatment by the ophthalmologist.
Eye Care Technology (3EYE)
First Term
OPTS 1471 Anatomy and Physiology for
Eye Care Technology ......................................................................... 4
OPTS 1311 Visual System...........................................................................3
OPTS 2441 Ophthalmic Techniques .................................................... 4
OPTS 1191 Special Topics In Opticianry/
Dispensing Optician............................................................................1
HPRS 1106 Essentials of Medical Terminology..................................1
ENGL 1301 Composition I.........................................................................3
Subtotal 16
Second Term
First Term
Credit
OPTS 1311 Visual System...........................................................................3
HPRS 2200 Pharmacology for Health Professions............................2
Subtotal 5
Second Term
Credit
OPTS 1501 Ophthalmic Dispensing .................................................... 5
OPTS 2441 Ophthalmic Techniques .................................................... 4
OPTS 1315 Basic Contact Lenses............................................................3
OPTS 1266 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Opticianry/
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician...................................................2
Subtotal 14
PostY1Summer
Credit
HPRS 1105 Medical Law/Ethics for Health Professionals...............1
OPTS 1166 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Opticianry/Oph­
thalmic Dispensing Optician............................................................1
Subtotal
2
Third Term
Credit
OPTS 2431 Advanced Ophthalmic Dispensing ............................... 4
OPTS 2266 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Opticianry/
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician...................................................2
OPTS 2445 Advanced Ophthalmic Techniques ............................... 4
Subtotal 10
Fourth Term
Credit
OPTS 2366 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Opticianry/
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician...................................................3
Subtotal
3
Certificate of Technology Total
Credit
OPTS 1501 Ophthalmic Dispensing .................................................... 5
OPTS 1315 Basic Contact Lens.................................................................3
HPRS 2200 Pharmacology for Health Professions............................2
OPTS 1266 Practicum (Field Experience) - Opticianry/
Ophthalmic Dispensing/Optician...................................................2
PHED Activity.................................................................................................1
Subtotal 13
PostY1Summer
Eye Care Technology (4EYE)
Credit
Credit
OPTS 1166 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Opticianry/
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician...................................................1
HPRS 1105 Medical Law and Ethics for
Health Professionals............................................................................1
POFM 1327 Medical Insurance................................................................3
OPTS 2350 Ophthalmic Surgical Techniques.....................................3
Subtotal 8
Third Term
Credit
OPTS 2445 Advanced Ophthalmic Techniques ............................... 4
OPTS 1392 Special Topics In Optical Technician Assistant............3
OPTS 2266 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Opticianry/
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician...................................................2
MATH 1333 Contemporary Mathematics for Technical Programs
or MATH 1314 College Algebra or Higher....................................3
PHED Activity.................................................................................................1
Subtotal 13
Fourth Term
Credit
OPTS 2431 Advanced Ophthalmic Dispensing ............................... 4
OPTS 2366 Practicum (or Field Experience) Opticianry/
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician...................................................3
*Humanities or Fine Arts............................................................................3
Speech..............................................................................................................3
PSYC 2301 General Psychology...............................................................3
Subtotal 16
Associate of Applied Science Degree Total
66
Capstone Experience: OPTS 2366
*Courses which satisfy this requirement are listed in the Humanities and Fine Arts section of the
Transfer Core Curriculum.
34
Capstone Experience: OPTS 2366
Note: For complete program descriptions, please refer to the San Jacinto Community College District Catalog online at www.sanjac.edu/catalog.
Optician Preparatory (6EYE-PREP)
First Term
Credit
OPTS 1501 Ophthalmic Dispense ......................................................... 5
OPTS 1309 Ophthalmic Laboratory I.....................................................3
Subtotal 8
Second Term
Credit
OPTS 2431 Advanced Ophthalmic Dispensing ............................... 4
OPTS 1167 Practicum (or Field Experience) Opticianry/
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician...................................................1
Subtotal 5
PostY1Summer
Credit
OPTS 1267 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Opticianry/
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician...................................................2
Subtotal
2
Occupational Certificate Total
Capstone Experience: OPTS 1267
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