<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2025-scc-ophthalmic-assistant-program.html" dsn="news"><title>Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Program Launches at SCC</title><item_date>08/25/2025 10:56:30 AM</item_date><listing_image><img src="/news/_images/20250825-opthalmic-procedure018.jpg" alt="From left to right: Brittany Rodriguez, Ophthalmology Instructor practices on equipment with Dr. Anna F. Fakadej, M.D., MBA - Physician at Carolina Eye Associates and Medical Director. "/></listing_image><summary>Sandhills Community College has launched a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant program through Workforce Continuing Education to meet growing regional healthcare needs.</summary><categories>Academics,Continuing Education,Sandhills News</categories><featured>true</featured><lead_image><img src="/news/_images/20250825-opthalmic-procedure018.jpg" alt="Instructor Brittany Rodriguez leads SCC’s inaugural Certified Ophthalmic Assistant class."/></lead_image><lead_caption>From left to right: Brittany Rodriguez, Ophthalmology Instructor practices on equipment with Dr. Anna F. Fakadej, M.D., MBA - Physician at Carolina Eye Associates and Medical Director. </lead_caption><tags><tag>Carolina Eye Associates</tag><tag>Certified Ophthalmic Assistant</tag><tag>Continuing Education</tag><tag>Healthcare Training</tag><tag>Moore County education</tag><tag>Ophthalmic Assistant Program</tag><tag>Pinehurst NC</tag><tag>Sandhills Community College</tag><tag>Scholarships</tag><tag>Workforce Continuing Education</tag></tags></item>