Ophthalmic Assistant Specialist Certificate Program
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Course Overview
This training program combines a two course training track:
Ophthalmic Assistant Medical Office Assistant Ophthalmic Assistants play a vital role in eye care. They perform ophthalmic procedures under the direction or supervision of a physician. An ophthalmic allied health professional assists the ophthalmologist by collecting data, administering tests and treatments, and supervising patients. This course provides all the practical information you need to complete your day-to-day tasks as an Ophthalmic Assistant. You will learn detailed information on paramedical training, ophthalmic technology, and efficient office management. This course also covers the anatomy, physiology, optics, pharmacology, and microbiology of the eye. The Job OutlookAccording to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the medical administrative assistant job outlook appears strong in coming years. Recent BLS publications indicate that employment of medical secretaries is projected to grow much faster than the average occupation, with an expected 27% increase between 2008 and 2018.* The BLS suggests that this expansion in medical secretary jobs will stem from overall growth in the healthcare industry as well as increasing automation of offices and organizational restructuring. The agency also asserts that experienced and trained medical secretaries will enjoy the best job opportunities.Program Objectives
After completing this course, you should be able to:
Identify the core elements of eye anatomy and optics
Identify the steps for dealing with patients and maintaining patient records
Comprehend contact lenses and the visual field
Identify eye and vision disorders
Identify surgical techniques and special procedures related to the eye
Comprehend the role of medical office assistant professional
Identify the steps for managing patient records
Identify the standards for professional oral and written communication
Identify the steps for managing various office financials
Define the requirements for basic office management
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