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Optical Technician

(Diploma – 9 months)

The American Career College Optical Technician program is designed to help you prepare for an entry-level position as an optical technician, optical lab technician or contact lens fitter.

Jobs like these require an interesting mix of clinical skills, salesmanship, and style including knowing how to complete these tasks:

• Conduct basic eye exams
• Fill prescriptions from both ophthalmologists and optometrists
• Fit eyeglasses and contact lenses for people with eye problems
• And many other important responsibilities

American Career College’s dynamic class curriculum can prepare you for the National Opticianry Competency Exam and Contact Lens Registry Exam administered by the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners (ABO/NCLE). Doing well on this exam can be an important step toward achieving Optometric Assistant certification.

The focus is on your success!

The goal of our classes and program is to help you graduate with the confidence and qualifications to begin your career as an optical technician*.

*American Career College cannot guarantee employment.

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