- Type Certification
Optometric Assistant (COA) - 8543
Optometric technicians work under the supervision of an optometrist or ophthalmologist. They perform a variety of duties including: patient pretesting such as visual acuity, color vision, depth perception, pupil reflexes, visual field testing, pressure inside the eye and blood pressure; frame and lens selection, eyeglass adjustment; contact lens patient education; and front office management.
- Type Certification
Earning Criteria
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Complete any course work in an Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education approved program that encompasses the areas included in the objectives/blueprint for the certification assessment. All approved programs lead to industry-recognized credentials within our network of accredited technology centers.