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Optical Technology (R OT)
Students who enroll for college credit and achieve a minimum grade of “C” in each of the required courses (ROT 50 and 55) may apply for a Palomar College Optical Technology Certificate of Proficiency.
50 Optical Technology I (8 units)
Basic theory of light and optics; anatomy and function of the eye; spectacle frame and lens design and fabrication; tools of the trade; and dispensing skills for optical technicians.
55 Optical Technology II (8 units)
Prerequisite: R OT 50
In-depth study of anatomy and function of the eye.
Advanced theories of light, lenses, mirrors, and optics.
Specialized dispensing skills. Topic preparation for the American Board of Opticianry (ABO)
certification exams.
70 Ophthalmic Medical Assisting I (2 units)
Prerequisite: R OT 50
Introduction to assisting in the ophthalmic medical environment. Topics include: ophthalmic exam; ophthalmic drugs; structure, function, and common diseases of the eye and related tissues; optics and refraction; ocular motility; and visual fields.
75 Ophthalmic Medical Assisting II (2 units)
Prerequisite: R OT 70
Intermediate-level training in the ophthalmic health field. Includes keratometry, topography, refractometry, retinoscopy, slit lamp examination, tonometry,
visual field testing, ultra-sound A-Scan
measurements, intraocular implant calculations and
ultra-sound B-Scan examination.
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