1301-16 Avenue North West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Public University | Established 1916
About this course | |
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Duration | 8 Months |
Level | Certificate Course |
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 components | Amount |
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Tuition & fees | CAD 17,500 |
Fees components | Amount |
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Cost of Living | CAD 12,960 |
SAIT Fee | CAD 793 |
SAITSA Fee | CAD 288 |
Health and Dental Plan Fee | CAD 344 |
Entry requirements for this course | |
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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:
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:
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University City | 1301-16 Avenue North West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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Size of city | |
Population of City | 0 |
Wikipedia Link | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Alberta_Institute_of_Technology |
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