Our graduates may qualify as candidates to take the International Joint Commission
on Allied Health Personnel, Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO) National Certification Exam to
become a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)upon completion of 500 hours of qualifying
employment under the sponsorship of an ophthalmologist. Pursue local employment opportunities
in medical institutions, clinics, or physician practices. Explore a career in ophthalmic
medicine.
Expenses estimated over the two-year program timeline.
In addition to tuition and books, students are responsible for extra costs for uniforms,
supplies, immunizations, background checks, and travel to clinical sites.
| ITEM |
IN-STATE COST |
OUT-OF-STATE COST |
| Tuition* |
$1,216.00 |
$4,288.00 |
| Student Activity Fee |
$70.00 |
$70.00 |
| Technology Fee |
$96.00 |
$96.00 |
| CAPS fee |
$50.00 |
$50.00 |
| General Education Course fees |
$0-100.00 |
$0-100.00 |
| Textbooks |
$800.00 |
$800.00 |
*Program credit hours: 16 – $76.00 per credit hour in-state tuition, $268.00 per credit hour out-of-state tuition.
Does not include tuition & costs for prerequisite courses, which vary by student.
Cost of Attendance
Sandhills is committed to the belief that every student should have an opportunity
to pursue an education, regardless of financial resources. We are here to guide you
through the financial aid system to make costs more manageable and higher education
more accessible.
Steps to Financial Aid
Apply for Scholarships
Admissions Process
- College Application: Complete a SCC admissions application online.
- Prerequisite Classes: Anatomy & Physiology (high school or BIO 094) or Medical Terminology (MED 120) is
required with a grade of C or better (must be verified by college or high school transcript).
- Course Placement Requirements: Students must place into ENG 111 without a corequisite and out of Transition Math
and Co-requisite Math courses.
- GPA: All applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA to be considered for admission.
- HESI A2: Take the HESI A2 Admission Assessment Exam. A 75+ cumulative score is required to apply in Early Consideration. Students who do
not achieve a 75 may apply in Late Consideration.
- Health Sciences Application: Submit an online application by the deadline.
Application Deadlines
The Ophthalmic Medical Personnel program is expected to resume in Fall 2024.
OMP Essential Functions
Before official enrollment in OMP Program courses, students must present a personal
statement to verify that they can fulfill certain essential functions. These include,
but are not limited to: Physical Ability, Visual Acuity, Hearing Acuity, Speech/Communication,
Critical Thinking, Emotional Stability, Personal Attributes, and Ability to Travel.
A complete list of essential functions can be obtained from the Program Coordinator.
Additional Information
Students with pending criminal charges or a criminal conviction may not be eligible
for employment or taking the national examination.
The Ophthalmic Medical Personnel program is accredited by the International Joint
Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology, 2025 Woodlane Drive St. Paul,
MN 55125-2998
http://www.jcahpo.org
* This program is financial aid eligible.
Plan of Study Grid
|
| First Semester (Summer) |
| COM-110 or |
Introduction to Communication or |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intro Interpersonal Com or
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Public Speaking
|
3 |
0 |
|
3 |
| ENG-111 |
Writing and Inquiry |
3 |
0 |
|
3 |
| MED-120 |
Survey of Med Terminology |
2 |
0 |
|
2 |
| OPH-150 |
Intro to Ophth Med Assist |
2 |
0 |
|
2 |
| OPH-151 |
Ocular Anat. & Physiology |
2 |
0 |
|
2 |
| PSY-150 |
General Psychology |
3 |
0 |
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
15 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
| Second Semester (Fall) |
| OPH-113 |
Intro to Diseases of Eye |
2 |
0 |
|
2 |
| OPH-115 |
Ophthalmic Clin Proc I |
1 |
2 |
|
2 |
| OPH-116 |
Ophtha Med Assist Pract I |
0 |
0 |
18 |
6 |
| OPH-119 |
Ophtha Optics & Basic Refract |
2 |
0 |
|
2 |
| |
Credit Hours |
5 |
2 |
18 |
12 |
| Third Semester (Spring) |
| OPH-114 |
Basic Ophthalmic Pharma. |
2 |
0 |
|
2 |
| OPH-117 |
Ophthalmic Clin Proc II |
1 |
2 |
|
2 |
| OPH-118 |
Ophthalmic Patient Care |
2 |
0 |
|
2 |
| OPH-120 |
Ophtha Med Assist Pract II |
0 |
0 |
18 |
6 |
| |
Credit Hours |
5 |
2 |
18 |
12 |
| Total Required Minimum
Semester Hours Credit |
|
39 |
Catalog
* This program is not financial aid eligible.
Plan of Study Grid
|
| First Semester (Fall) |
| OPH-113 |
Intro to Diseases of Eye |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| OPH-115 |
Ophthalmic Clin Proc I |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| OPH-119 |
Ophtha Optics & Basic Refract |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| OPH-150 |
Intro to Ophth Med Assist |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| OPH-151 |
Ocular Anat. & Physiology |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| |
Credit Hours |
9 |
2 |
10 |
| Second Semester (Spring) |
| OPH-114 |
Basic Ophthalmic Pharma. |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| OPH-117 |
Ophthalmic Clin Proc II |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| OPH-118 |
Ophthalmic Patient Care |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| |
Credit Hours |
5 |
2 |
6 |
| Total Required Minimum
Semester Hours Credit |
|
16 |
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