Program: 31-516-4
- Technical Diplomna
- 3 Terms
- 32 Credits
- Financial Aid Eligible
- Starts August / January
- Employer Tuition-Reimbursement Programs available
- BayCare Clinic Eye Specialists
- Two students will be awarded $3,000 in tuition reimbursement
- Apply for the BayCare Clinic Eye Specialists Tuition Reimbursement
- Tower Clock Eye Center
- One student will be awarded $3,000 in tuition reimbursement
- Apply for the Tower Clock Eye Center Tuition Reimbursement
- BayCare Clinic Eye Specialists
Follow your career passion
The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program prepares students for employment in ophthalmic and optometric practices and in retail optical settings. Students apply technical skills to perform pre-screening and specialty testing, assist with dispensing glasses and contact lenses, and perform office management duties including maintaining patient information and billing and insurance processes.
This program is shared with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. NWTC students take general studies courses at NWTC or online, and technical courses at LTC-Cleveland. Technical courses are 1 1/2 days per week in the Fall and 1 day per week in the Spring.
Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
NOTE: To see the order of courses you will take for this program, please view the Program Sheet.
ADMISSIONS TO DO's
Work with Career Coach to:
- Submit Application
- Submit transcripts (high school & other colleges).
- NOTE: Official transcripts required for acceptance of transfer credits; Financial Aid may require.
- Complete Background Information Disclosure form and $20 non-refundable processing fee.
- Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire.
PROGRAM TO DO's
Work with your Academic Advisor to:
- Technical Standards for Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
- Schedule a Program Advising Session to plan your first semester schedule, review your entire plan of study, and discuss the results of the Student Success Questionnaire.
Approximate Costs
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Want more information?
- Submit your questions online
- Contact a Career Coach at 920.693.1162
Only attend classes 1 or 2 days a week!
The class schedule allows you to take summer classes online, attend class at LTC on Mondays (all day) and Thursdays (mornings only!) in the Fall, and attend class Mondays only in Spring. You will also be able to gain your clinical experience close to home.
Download Program Sheet
Credit for Prior Learning
Save time and money toward your degree by earning credit for your prior learning experiences including college-credit courses and on-the-job experience.
Career Outlook
Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
Potential Job Titles
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Disclosure:
Salary data is derived from surveys collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and mapped to LTC programs using economic modeling software. As with any survey data, the wages presented here are prone to error and sampling bias. Educational decisions should not be entirely based on the data presented here. The wage data presented here is the median annual salary in the LTC District as reported by EMSI (Economic Modeling Specialists Intl.) Some people beginning work at jobs in these fields may find a higher or lower starting wage that what is reported here.