Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program

A Bright Future in Sight

THE DUKE OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

The Duke Ophthalmic Technician program is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in a direct patient care role. Following completion of this accelerated one-year, full time program, graduates are prepared to take the Ophthalmic Technician certification exam, guaranteed financial security and have a variety of career options.

The field is currently experiencing a severe national shortage, creating a high demand for ophthalmic technicians in ophthalmology practices. More than 90% of Duke Ophthalmic

Technician program graduates secure a position within a month of graduation and have excelled in their careers; becoming team leads, clinical operations managers and ophthalmic photographers, among other eye care and leadership roles.

Benefits of the program:

 Students may begin the program after earning a high school diploma; students must be 18 at start of clinical rotations  No college degree or prerequisites required  Earn a certificate in one year with eligibility to take the ophthalmic technician certification exam  Nine months of hands-on experience in clinical rotations at Duke Eye Center clinics  Starting pay after program completion and earning a certification can be $22-$24/hr  Tuition is affordable compared to other allied health programs and financial aid is available

Individuals of all ages and stages of their career interested in an allied health career that does not require a four-year degree are encouraged to apply.

Visit dukeeyecenter.duke.edu/optech for more information and application instructions.

Email optech@duke.edu with questions. FROM A RECENT GRADUATE

“The Duke OpTech program is fast paced with amazing opportunities to learn from the very best. The year was filled with growth in every way as I learned under the direction of the most capable and talented mentors. I loved the varied experiences that created challenges to grow every day. I would recommend the program to anyone that desires to jumpstart into a healthcare career that will be rich with challenges and rewards. I am so excited to start this career and I feel confident as I know I had the very best education and training to prepare me for this.”

-Olivia Guy, Class of ‘21

Olivia Guy