Program Description

The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant assists Ophthalmologists and Optometrists in providing safe and ethical eye care services including preparing patients, assisting with ophthalmic examinations and procedures, performing basic vision testing, maintaining medical records, and completing other delegated clinical and administrative tasks as permitted by law.

This hybrid program combines in-person instruction with virtual instructor-led computer training, providing students with essential technology skills such as creating documents and spreadsheets, using e-mail and Outlook for communication and scheduling, participating in Zoom sessions, and organizing files using cloud based systems.

Clinical Externship
Duration: 200 Hours
Settings: Ophthalmology practices · Optometry offices · Eye clinics / surgical centers · Specialty vision care facilities
Competencies Include: Patient intake & histories · Visual acuity & screening tests · Diagnostic test assistance · Instrument prep & sterilization · EMR charting · Patient education support · Office workflow participation
Supervision: Licensed ophthalmologist, optometrist, or clinic designee · Hours documented via sign-in/out logs · Midpoint & final evaluations
Program Outcomes
  • Assist in ophthalmic exams and procedures
  • Perform vision screenings and diagnostic support
  • Maintain ophthalmic equipment
  • Document care accurately in EMR systems
  • Support efficient clinical workflow
  • Demonstrate job-ready professionalism

Online classes start immediately after acceptance.

Our record of job placement assistance is currently 90%. Recruiters pay for access to recruit Dorson VTI graduates.
Program cycle: 300 hours (includes 200-hour clinical externship)
Full Course: $8,000 · Registration Fee: $75 (non-refundable)
Total: $8,075
All certification fees are billed separately.
Questions? Call us at 973-676-6300 or email [email protected]