I. Online Didactic Instruction – 300 Hours
Module 1: Introduction to Ophthalmic Medical Assisting (20 hrs)
• Role & scope of the Ophthalmic Medical Assistant • Ethics, professionalism, patient confidentiality • Interdisciplinary care team
Module 2: Medical Terminology & Ocular Anatomy (40 hrs)
• Medical terminology for ophthalmology • Anatomy & physiology of the eye • Visual pathways and ocular function
Module 3: Ophthalmic Pharmacology (25 hrs)
• Ophthalmic medications & systemic effects • Drug classifications, dosage, side effects • Safe medication handling
Module 4: Patient History & Clinical Communication (25 hrs)
• Patient intake & documentation • Chief complaints & HPI • Cultural competency & patient education
Module 5: Infection Control, OSHA & HIPAA (20 hrs)
• Universal precautions • Equipment sterilization • Safety compliance
Module 6: Ocular Diseases & Conditions (30 hrs)
• Glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration • Diabetic eye disease • Pediatric & geriatric considerations
Module 7: Ophthalmic Office Procedures & Workflow (30 hrs)
• Patient flow management • Appointment scheduling • Professional communication
Module 8: Medical Billing, Coding & EMR (30 hrs)
• CPT, ICD-10 basics for ophthalmology • Vision vs. medical billing • EMR documentation standards
Module 9: Diagnostic Equipment & Clinical Skills (50 hrs)
• Visual acuity testing • Tonometry • Slit lamp assistance • Lensometry • Keratometry basics
Module 10: Ophthalmic Imaging & Special Testing (30 hrs
• OCT fundamentals • Fundus photography • Visual field testing • Equipment care & calibration