Ophthalmic Medical Technology (AS)
Instructional Credentialing Criteria
Academic and Professional Preparation
All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities
Palm Beach State
Course Prefix |
CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) |
CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) |
Requirements |
| OPT |
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✓
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Doctorate in Medicine or Optometry
OR
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in any field
AND
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) OR Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) OR Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) certification OR Licensed Optician
(Only persons with the Master’s or Bachelor’s degree require a certification). |
For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.
Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.
Reviewed/Revised
| January 2020 |
Becky Mercer |