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Ophthalmic Medical Personnel

Support vision care professionals in clinical settings. Learn diagnostic testing, patient care and clinical procedures, including vision screening, imaging and assisting with eye exams to help improve eye health and vision outcomes.

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Ophthalmic Medical Personnel

Ophthalmic Medical Personnel Pathways

The table shows an at-a-glance view of Central Piedmont’s offerings in this field. Find the option that matches your timeline, goals and interests, then select the pathway title to learn more.

Student Goals Education Prerequisite Campus Timeline to Completion Learning Format
Ophthalmic Medical Personnel (A.A.S.) Associate in Applied Science High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus Two Years On-Campus
Ophthalmic Medical Personnel Diploma High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus One year On-Campus
Ophthalmic Medical Personnel Certificate Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus One year On-Campus
Dual Enrollment Certificate No Requirement Multiple Two or More Academic Years Hybrid
  • Ophthalmic Medical Personnel (A.A.S.)
    Student Goals: Associate Degree
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: On-Campus
  • Ophthalmic Medical Personnel
    Student Goals: Diploma
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: On-Campus
  • Ophthalmic Medical Personnel Certificate
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: On-Campus
  • Dual Enrollment
    Student Goals:
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Multiple
    Timeline to Completion: Two or More Academic Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
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