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CIP PROGRAM: 51.1802
Optometric Technician/Assistant.

Summary: A program that prepares individuals to assist optometrists in providing patient care, administering examinations and treatments, and performing office administrative functions. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology of the eye, visual testing, patient communication, patient preparation, medications and administration, dispensing and fitting of eyeglasses and contact lenses, record-keeping, and office management skills.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Related Occupations

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National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 47 - -
2021 63 - -
2022 65 - -
2023 48 - -
2024 76 - -
Change +2.13% - -

Related CIPs

51 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
51.18 Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions.
51.1801 Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician.
51.1802 Optometric Technician/Assistant.
51.1803 Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist.
51.1804 Orthoptics/Orthoptist.
51.1899 Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in Optometric Technician/Assistant.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change

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