Ophthalmic Medical Personnel
Program Code | 7934 |
Program Name | Ophthalmic Medical Personnel |
Description | This certificate program, the first of it's kind in Canada, enables you to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to function as an ophthalmic assistant, providing quality care under the supervision of a registered Ophthalmologist. The program is accredited by the International Council of Accreditation (ICA) as a training program at the ophthalmic non-clinical assistant level. Completion of the program will help prepare you to write the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) exam, and reduces the number of work experience hours you need to become a COA through ICA. This program offers valuable basic knowledge of ophthalmology and provides useful information for ophthalmic medical personnel working at the entry level. |
Admission Requirements | To register for the courses within this program, you must be currently employed in the field working for an Ophthalmologist practice and must be sponsored by an Ophthalmologist. The sponsoring Ophthalmologist will be required to support and evaluate your ability to successfully complete a variety of practical skills as part of both CEOA906 and CEOA907. No exceptions to this requirement will be considered. AN APPLICATION TO REGISTER INTO EACH COURSE IS REQUIRED and can be obtained by emailing online@centennialcollege.ca. |
Info | CEOA 906 MUST be successfully completed before registering into CEOA907. STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT THE APPLICATION FOR EACH TIME THEY REGISTER FOR ONE OF THESE 2 COURSES. Applications for each phase are submitted by emailing online@centennialcollege.ca. There is a required textbook for this course. To find out details and to purchase, visit textnet.ca and search "Ophthalmic Assistant, Phase 1" or "Ophthalmic Assistant, Phase 2" |
Notes | A minimum grade of 60% in each course is required to pass. |
Contact Telephone | 416-289-5000 EXT: 52555 |
Contact Email | online@centennialcollege.ca |
Mandatory Courses
Course Code | Course Name |
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CEOA-906 | Ophthalmic Assistant - Phase 1 |
CEOA-907 | Ophthalmic Assistant - Phase 2 |