College Certificate - Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting

1301-16 Avenue North West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Public University | Established 1916

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About this course
Duration 8 Months
Level Certificate Course
Description

The Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting certificate program is 2 semesters long (including a 4 week practicum) and prepares students to operate as medical office professionals with specialized knowledge in ophthalmic (eye health) and optometric (vision care) terminology and clinical procedures.

Throughout the program, students will learn the scientific principles imperative to ensuring optimal eye care as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and medical technologists.  This program is unique in that it includes a combination of ophthalmic and optometric competencies, providing graduates with skillsets for two professions in one program.

* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice

Fees & Expenses

1st year tuition fees
Fees components Amount
Tuition & fees CAD 17,500
Other expenses in 1st year
Fees components Amount
Cost of Living CAD 12,960
SAIT Fee CAD 793
SAITSA Fee CAD 288
Health and Dental Plan Fee CAD 344

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for this course
Class 12th

Min GPA: 50.0% Convert grades

Exams

English Proficiency Requirements:

For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 80 (Min Reading: 20.0, Min Writing: 20.0, Min Listening: 20.0, Min Speaking: 20.0)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)
  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 105

NOTE: Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.

For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:

  • Min IELTS overall: 3.5 (Min Listening: 3.5, Min Reading: 3.5, Min Speaking: 3.5, Min Writing: 3.5)
  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 10

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University City 1301-16 Avenue North West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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