What is a certified ophthalmic technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a certified ophthalmic technician

1. Explore certified ophthalmic technician education requirements

   Most common certified ophthalmic technician degrees

   Bachelor's

   42.8 %

   Associate

   30.5 %

   Certificate

   10.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific certified ophthalmic technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Patients	18.05%
   Ophthalmology	7.33%
   Color Vision	5.64%
   Visual Acuity	5.17%
   Visual Fields	4.80%

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3. Complete relevant certified ophthalmic technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New certified ophthalmic technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a certified ophthalmic technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real certified ophthalmic technician resumes.

4. Research certified ophthalmic technician duties and responsibilities

   • Assess patients and document medical history.
   • Have used the goldmann, tonopen and the Perkins hand hold tonometer.
   • Perform examinations and interviews with patients.
   • Obtain intraocular pressure by applanation tonomentry or tonopen.

5. Prepare your certified ophthalmic technician resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your certified ophthalmic technician resume.

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6. Apply for certified ophthalmic technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a certified ophthalmic technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams