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Area of Study: Optical Technology 
Degree/Certificate: Certificate of Proficiency

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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. 

A student who receives a one-year certificate can work in a retail outlet, optical laboratory or a doctor's office. Other career paths can lead to related work as a sales representative for optical products. Note: In order to be eligible to take the State Board Exam for licensure, you must finish the Optical Technology degree program. Certificate Students may apply credits toward the Optical Technology Degree program.

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The Optical Technology program is now accepting for Fall 2022. We will admit seven (7) students to this cohort.  In order to be eligible, students must complete all admission requirements including OPT 1100 Introduction to Optical Technology.

 

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Community College Ave
Cleveland Ohio 44115

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Cleveland, Ohio 44115-3196

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