A Bright Future in Sight! THE DUKE

OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

The Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program is a 1-year allied health certificate program that prepares students for the certified ophthalmic technician exam and an excellent career in eye care.

Offered by the Duke School of Medicine for almost 40 years, Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program includes interactive classroom work and wet labs for the first three months and nine months of hands-on clinical rotations that take place at Duke Eye Center clinics.

Learn more about the program and access the application.

Benefits of the Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program

 Students may begin the program after earning a high school diploma

 No college degree or prerequisites required

 Earn a certificate in one year with eligibility to take the certification exam

 Nine months spent getting hands on experience in clinical rotations at Duke Eye Center

 Starting pay $22–$24/hr

 90% employment rate after program completion

 Affordable tuition and financial aid is available

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