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Optical Technology Program

Optical Technology
Mini-Course
Optical Technology
Optical Dispensary

Area of Study: Optical Technology 
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science degree in Optical Technology

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Course Description
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Apply to Health Careers

If you are not already an active Tri-C student, you must first apply to the college. If you are interested in more than one health careers program, you must submit a separate health careers application for each program.  You may only apply to three programs at one time.

What is Optical Technology?

Opticians are those professionals who fit eyeglasses or contact lenses as prescribed by an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist. These professionals analyze prescriptions along with the patient’s occupation and habits in order to make recommendations about lenses and frames. Licensed opticians may work in retail, laboratory, or private practice settings. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to take an exam to qualify for national certification and licensure within the State of Ohio.

 

Year  **Placement Rate
2017 100%
2018 100%
2019 100%

 

**Alumni employed in an ophthalmic profession.

Optical Technology Application Process
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Program Status

The Optical Technology program is now accepting for Fall 2021.

 

Success Story

Jessica N. Maravola
Jessica N. Maravola

Alumni News

Class of 2019

Congratulations to the class of 2020!

Learn more about the Optical Technology Program at Tri-C

Optical Technology
My Tri-C Story: Jessica Maravola

How to reach us

Molly Drenen
216-987-4454
molly.drenen@tri-c.edu 
MHCS 126 A
2900 Community College Ave
Cleveland Ohio 44115

Health Careers Enrollment Center
216-987-4247
healthcareers@tri-c.edu
Cuyahoga Community College
Metropolitan Campus - MHCS 126
2900 Community College Avenue
Cleveland OH 44115-3196

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