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| | Opthalmic and Optometric Assisting | | |
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| School | SAIT | | |
| Location | Calgary, AB, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 11,251
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| Degree | Certificate | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 30 Week(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 60% | | |
| Prerequisites | - Grade12 English
- Grade12 Mathematics
- Grade12 Biology or Grade12 Science
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| Prerequisites Notes | Admission requirements:
A minimum grade of 60% in each of the following courses or their equivalents:
English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2
Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or Pure Math 30
Biology 30 or Science 30
All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. | | |
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| Description | The Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting certificate program is 2 semesters long (including a 4 week practicum) and prepares students to operate as medical office professionals with specialized knowledge in ophthalmic (eye health) and optometric (vision care) terminology and clinical procedures.
Throughout the program, students will learn the scientific principles imperative to ensuring optimal eye care as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and medical technologists. This program is unique in that it includes a combination of ophthalmic and optometric competencies, providing graduates with skillsets for two professions in one program. | | |
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