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Prepare for ABO Optician Certification Online

Prepare for ABO Optician Certification Online
American Board of Opticianry (ABO) certification is the nationally recognized standard for certifying an optician's qualifications. This 100% online course will teach you the terminology, calculations, and procedures opticians use to assess vision, evaluate corrective options and correct optical problems. Using a step-by-step methodology, you will prepare to test on key areas required by the ABO certification exam.

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Job Outlook for Opticians
Due to an aging population and emerging technologies in vision correction and options in eyewear, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects robust opportunities for opticians. It expects job growth for opticians to expand by 7% between now and 2028, faster than average growth for all jobs.

Opticians earned $37,840 on average for 2019, according to BLS data. PayScale.com notes that top opticians earn over $52,000 in pay and associated bonuses.

Opticians overwhelmingly enjoy their work. Among 10,000 employees in more than 200 jobs surveyed by Business Insider, only opticians scored a 100% job satisfaction rate. The survey results noted that opticians incur less stress and enjoy the results of their work more than other professions.
 

At A Glance

Average Completion Time

6 months

Cost

$2,195

Modality

100% online

Next Application Deadline

Open Enrollment

Course Objectives

What you will learn:

  • Learn how to understand and assign prescriptions to customers
  • Develop an understanding of the human eye and how it functions
  • Review the different corrective eye care solutions available for patients
  • Understand how various prisms and lenses work
  • Prepare to take the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) exams
     

How you will benefit:

Develop the skills necessary to begin an entry-level position as an optician
Possess the knowledge to pass the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) exams
Learn not only the skills required to work as an optician but also master communication best practices that will allow you to effectively work with peers and clients
Set yourself up for success as you begin your career in the medical field

 

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Prerequisites and Certification Requirements

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to take this optician certification training course.

Certification Requirements:

A high school diploma or GED is required to take the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) exams.

After successfully completing this course, you will possess the knowledge required to pass the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) Basic certification exams, Opticianry Certification Exam (NOCE) and Contact Lens Registry Exam (CLRE). However, you should also research your state's requirements prior to pursuing a career as an optician. While some states only require a high school diploma or GED and passing score on the ABO exam to fulfill licensing requirements, others have their own optician licensing exams. Additionally, some states may require that opticians complete an apprenticeship program or degree program in order to become licensed.

DISCLAIMER: This course does not meet state requirements for students intending to work in North Carolina, New York, and South Carolina. Check the requirements in your state before enrolling as some states require opticians to complete an apprenticeship program to become licensed.

Instructor

Dr. Beverly Smith

Dr. Beverly Smith is a Doctor of Optometry and has been in private practice for 30 years. She holds a Master of Business Administration and founded a consulting firm that helps new practitioners start and manage their own eye care practices. Throughout her career, Smith has taught many future opticians, certified paraoptometrics, and fellow optometrists. Her work has been published in the professional journals New O.D. and Women in Optometry.

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