Ophthalmic Assistant Certificate - Non-Credit

About Our Program

This 42-hr course will introduce you to the basic knowledge required for a career in ophthalmic assisting. From anatomy and physiology of the eye to pharmacology, you will gain the skills to succeed.

Note: This course is offered online using video conference program (Zoom) as provided by EyeTechs Edu at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.

Web | 28210 | $659, plus textbook.
Wednesday | 6:30 – 9:00 pm
2/3 – 6/2/2021
Instructor: Jane Shuman

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About Our Instructor

Jane T. Shuman, COT, COE, OCS, President of Eyetechs, Inc., is a nationally recognized authority on clinical flow, scheduling and technician education. She worked in a high volume ophthalmology practice for over fifteen years and founded Eyetechs Inc. in 1999. Ms. Shuman has taught countless seminars on the integral aspects of today’s busy ophthalmic practice, including the annual conferences of both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators. She has published numerous articles in publications such as Review of Ophthalmology, Administrative Eyecare, Ophthalmology Management and Eyeworld.

Certificate of Completion

A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of this course.

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Community Education

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Kelley Tilden, B.A.
ktilden@massasoit.mass.edu
508-588-9100 x1310

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United Way Scholarship Program

This program is supported by the United Way of Greater Plymouth County

Standout Student

After working in the health care field for several years, Sota Phongsavanh knew she was in an industry that she belonged, but didn’t feel as if she had found her niche. She conducted an internet search and discovered Massasoit Community College’s Ophthalmic Assistant certificate program. One of her frustrations in past health care roles was not having the opportunity to learn more about processes and procedures. Through the Ophthalmic Assistant program Sota received the clinical and practical knowledge she had been craving.

Sota excelled as a student and by the time she completed the program had come to the conclusion that a career in ophthalmology was where she belonged. She credits the hands-on approach in which the course is taught as one of the highlights of her experience. Through a lead from Ophthalmic Assistant instructor, Jane Shuman, Sota interviewed for an Ophthalmic Technician position at Dedham Ophthalmic and Surgeon. She was hired in February 2018 and is very happy in her new career.

The experience in the Ophthalmic Assistant program changed Sota’s life. It led her to a job that she loves in a field that offers much room for advancement. In the future she hopes to take the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant and Certified Ophthalmic Technician exams and possibly teach in the ophthalmology field. Sota couldn’t believe how quickly she was able to find a job with the experience gained through the Ophthalmic Assistant program. She is so happy about it, she has already referred a friend to the program.

Sota Phongsavanh

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Ophthalmic Assistant Certificate – Non-Credit

About Our Program

Certificate of Completion