Ophthalmic Technology Program
Program Director: Ms. Lori J. Wood
The Certificate Program in Ophthalmic Technology is jointly offered by the School of Health Professions at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) and the College of Health Sciences at Old Dominion University (ODU). The 22-month program begins the end of August of each year and is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Ophthalmic Medical Programs (CoA-OMP).
The pre-clinical and general-education courses are offered at or may be transferred into ODU. The clinical courses are offered through EVMS and its affiliates. Students learn and work closely with ophthalmology residents and staff in clinical facilities in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and many private ophthalmologists' offices.
As a condition of graduation, students are required to sit for the national board certification exams given by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
After successful completion of the program, 60 college credits are earned and may be applied toward a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from ODU. The program is one of two that grants college credits leading to a Bachelor of Science degree.
Ophthalmic Technology Track in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences:
I.General Education Requirements: 38-47 Credit Hours
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Subjects |
Credits | |
| ENGL 110C | Composition I | 3 |
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(Select one course) ENGL 211C
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Composition II |
3 |
| MATH 102M | College Algebra or Higher (Dept. requirement) | 3 |
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(Select one course) ARTH 121A |
Intro to the Visual Arts |
3 |
| OPHS 330 | Clinical Sciences II | 3 |
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(Select one course) |
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3 |
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(Select one course) |
Enjoying Literature |
3 |
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(Select one course) |
Intro to Ethics |
3 |
| PSY 201 | Human Behavior | 3 |
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Bio 115N and 116N OR Any two 'N' courses |
The Nature of Sciences | 8 |
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HLTH 120G or OR Any two 'N' courses |
Info Literacy for Health Prof'ls or |
3 |
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HIST 304T or |
History of Med/Diseases +HlthTech |
3 |
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COMM 101R,103R,OR 112R |
Public speaking, voice + Diction or Interpersonal Communications |
0 |
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101F** |
Foreign Language** |
0 |
* Students who have received an AA or AS degree from the Virginia Community College System (except the AS in General Studies awarded prior to April 1993) receive waiver of lower division General Education Requirements.
** Students may complete the Foreign Language 101F/102F requirement by earning 3 high school credits in one foreign language or 4 high school credits in two foreign languages.
II. UPPER DIVISION GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: Any Minor, or 2nd Major, or 2nd Degree or
Any two 300-400 level courses from outside of and not required by the student's major and college. 0- 6 Credit Hours.
| Course could be met w/ UD PHIL 'E' and UD Technology 'T' courses above | Credits | |
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PHIL 345E (preferred) OR |
Bioethics |
3 |
| OR COMM 327T, CS 300T, ENGL 307T, GEOG 306T, HIST 300t, 389t, HIST/SCI386T, IT 360T, MUSC 335T, PHIL 383T, PHIL 383T, POLS 350T, STEM 110T,370T, WMST 390T (Be sure you have prereqs for these.) (Select Associate Degreesmay satisfy the 'T' REQ) | ||
III. PROFESSIONAL PREREQUISITES 11-13 Credit Hours
| Course | Credits | |
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BIOL 250 |
Anatomy + Physiology (Required) |
4 |
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BIOL 103 (Suggested) |
Addionional Math or Science |
4 |
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STAT 130M (Suggested) |
Addionional Math or Science |
3 |
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Electives (Additional credits to total 120) |
0-2 | |
IV. HEALTH SCIENCES CORE COURSES 9 Credit Hours
| Course could be met w/ UD PHIL 'E' and UD Technology 'T' courses above | Credits | |
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PHIL 345E (preferred) OR |
Bioethics |
3 |
| OR COMM 327T, CS 300T, ENGL 307T, GEOG 306T, HIST 300t, 389t, HIST/SCI386T, IT 360T, MUSC 335T, PHIL 383T, PHIL 383T, POLS 350T, STEM 110T,370T, WMST 390T (Be sure you have prereqs for these.) (Select Associate Degreesmay satisfy the 'T' REQ) | ||
III. PROFESSIONAL PREREQUISITES 11-13 Credit Hours
| Course | Credits | |
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REQUIRED: CHP 450 |
Public + Community Health Administration (oral) |
3 |
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Choose ONE writing intensive course................................... |
Choose ONE writing intensive course................................... |
3 |
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And one other core course: (both are offered fall only)..................... |
And one other core course: (both are offered fall only)..................... |
3 |
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V.OPHTHALMIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM COURSES 60 Credit Hours
| Fall Semester | ||
| OPHS 311 | Patient Evaluation and Data Collection | 4 |
| OPHS 312 | Ocular Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| OPHS 320 | Clinical Sciences I | 5 |
| OPHS 321 | Technical Skills I | 3 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| OPHS 330 | Clinical Sciences II | 3 |
| OPHS 335 | Special Diagnostic Testing | 5 |
| OPHS 337 | Clinical Education I | 4 |
| Summer Semester | ||
| OPHS 350 | Clinical Education II | 5 |
| OPHS 352 | Clinical Topics/Problem Solving | 2 |
| Fall Semester | ||
| OPHS 420 | Special Rotation I | 5 |
| OPHS 421 | Special Rotation II | 5 |
| OPHS 430 | Advanced Topics I | 3 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| OPHS 422 | Special Rotation III | 5 |
| OPHS 423 | Special Rotation IV | 5 |
| OPHS 440 | Advanced Topics II | 3 |
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 120 Credit Hours
- Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credit hours.
- Passing score on the Exit Exam of Writing Proficiency (may be taken upon completion of 58 hours).
- Completion of Senior Assessment (during last semester).
- Minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall.
- 2.0 in the major.
- 2.0 in the minor.
- Completion of 30 semester hours with ODU.
- Must take written National Board Exam with JCAHPO prior to graduation.
For more information contact:
Program Director: Ms. Lori J. Wood
Telephone: (757) 446-5104
Email: optech@evms.edu