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Workforce Education

Become an Optical Assistant

Course ID: OPT-3020AE   |   Overview

Help people solve vision problems in the fascinating and rewarding field of optical assisting. In this course you’ll learn about how the eye works, common eye conditions, and how to work with patients to select the right eyeglass frames or contact lenses. Optical assistants can work in private practices, labs, teaching facilities, surgery centers, clinics, retail dispensaries, and more. Learn the skills required for work in these settings, and how to become certified and licensed for even more career opportunities. Get started on a career in this always-in-demand field!

Current Opportunities
Section Start Date End Date Location Instructor Price Open Seats
299659 Online EDUCATION TO GO 77.00 16 Register
302387 Online EDUCATION TO GO 77.00 20 Register

Requisites: None

To view information on this course and additional non-degree course offerings, visit the Workforce Continuing Education Catalog