Ophthalmic Assistant

Information Sessions

Attending an information session is an application requirement.

Until we can schedule in-person sessions, review the presentation slides and contact us if you have any questions: Ophthalmic Assistant Information Session (PDF)Listen.

Questions?

Health Care Professions Advising Resource Hub

Call 817-515-1484
Email TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu

Role of the Ophthalmic Assistant

Career Video

Watch There Is a Career in Sight for You! (link will open in a new window) from IJCAHPO to learn more about the daily work of ophthalmic assistants.

Program Description

Our program prepares you for entry-level work in an:

• Ophthalmology office
• Optometry office
• Optician
• Optical office setting

You will learn to:

• Test and measure eye function
• Fit and dispense contact lenses and eyeglasses
• Perform other office duties, such as:
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Third-party management
  • Payroll
  • Purchasing
  • Billing/collections

Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508

This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.

For more details, see Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements

Interested in a Credit Program?

Learn about our Ophthalmic Technician degree and certificate options. 

Eligibility Requirements & Prerequisites

• High school diploma or GED.
• TSI-met or passing score on the Adult Basic Education (TABE) test, if applicable
  • Find out how to take the TABE at TCC

Course List

• Ophthalmic Assistant

Costs & Fees

Costs and fees vary. Costs are available in Hello!TCC's Continuing Education Course Descriptions.

Application Deadline

• TBN

How to Apply

1. Attend an information session.
   • Submit your certification of completion form.
2. Gather the required supporting documents & scan them if applicable.
   • Test score(s), if applicable
   • College transcript(s), official or unofficial, with a grade of "C" or higher to waive TSI/TABE
3. New TCC students only: Complete a CE enrollment form. If you have not previously attended TCC, contact a career advisor for the form and more information.
4. Download, print & fill out the application.
   • We will post the application here once the next program is scheduled.
5. Submit your application via U.S. Postal Service or in person to:
   • Jozelin Garcia, Administrative Assistant
     Health Science Division
     TCC Trinity River Campus East
     TRHA 6111
     245 East Belknap
     Fort Worth, TX 76102
6. Register for class.
   • Once you have been accepted, you may register for Ophthalmic Assistant courses.

Register for Classes

Find Upcoming Classes & Register

• See How do I search/register for continuing education classes?