OPT-250: Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting and Current Issues

Catalog Info

Title when registering
Ophthal Surg Asst & Curr Issue
Credit Hours
2.00
Contact Hours Per Week
2 (for 15-week classes)
Pre-requisites
OPT-202, OPT-290
Course Description

Introduces ophthalmic surgical procedures, including the indications, goals, and steps of select ophthalmic procedures. Emphasizes principles of asepsis, and care and maintenance of ophthalmic surgical instruments. Also, explores issues and trends in healthcare delivery, including certification requirements and systematic review for the national certification examination for ophthalmic technicians.

Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2020 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.