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Optician / Optical Technician

6–12 mo full-time.

Core curriculum

Opticslens fabrication & edgingframe fittingcontact lens basicsdispensingretail

Course & assessment plan

10 courses · 1,800 clock hours. Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.

Certification & licensure

CredentialTypeIssuing body
ABO Certified OpticianIndustry certificationAmerican Board of Opticianry
NCLE Contact LensIndustry certificationNational Contact Lens Examiners

Universal core (all programs)

ModuleHours
Workplace safety (OSHA 10)10
First aid / CPR / AED8
Applied math & measurement40
Technical reading & writing30
Digital literacy (IC3/MOS)30
Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys)30

Stackable pathways

Rehab & Vision: Physical Therapy / Rehab Aide → Optician / Optical Technician → Dental Assisting

In the Museum of VoTech

ABO Certified OpticianNCLE Contact Lens

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