1301-16 Avenue North West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Public University | Established 1916
About this course | |
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Duration | 24 Months |
Level | Diploma Course |
The Optician program is two years in length and trains students to be in the forefront of eye care practice, working as part of a multi-disciplinary vision care team. Students will study ocular pathology, refracting and pharmacology, as well as business and retail aspects of the profession. Application of the theory will be demonstrated through clinical competencies focusing on refraction, filling eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions, ensuring a proper fit, and determining clients’ eyewear needs. These skills, along with business and retail skills, will be practiced and demonstrated in a dynamic, patient-centered environment.
* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice
Fees components | Amount |
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Tuition & fees | CAD 22,500 |
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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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