I wanted to lay out a few ways that you can become a COA. 1. 1,000 hours of work Experience + JCAT + COA Exam This is the most common way to become a COA. You have to work for an ophthalmologist for 1,000 hours (6 months full time) and pass the exam. You will also have to be sponsored by a doctor before you can set a test date.

I wanted to lay out a few ways that you can become a COA. 1. 1,000 hours of work Experience + JCAT + COA Exam This is the most common way to become a COA. You have to work for an ophthalmologist for 1,000 hours (6 months full time) and pass the exam. You will also have to be sponsored by a doctor before you can set a test date.

Pre Test Day When you pass your JCAT you will get an email which will lead you to a website to set up a time to take your test at a Person View Testing Center. Look up the directions to the testing center and get an estimate of how much time it will take you to get to the testing center. Also take into account traffic of you are traveling during rush hour.

Pre Test Day When you pass your JCAT you will get an email which will lead you to a website to set up a time to take your test at a Person View Testing Center. Look up the directions to the testing center and get an estimate of how much time it will take you to get to the testing center. Also take into account traffic of you are traveling during rush hour.

Pre Test Day When you pass your JCAT you will get an email which will lead you to a website to set up a time to take your test at a Person View Testing Center. Look up the directions to the testing center and get an estimate of how much time it will take you to get to the testing center. Also take into account traffic of you are traveling during rush hour.

Pre Test Day When you pass your JCAT you will get an email which will lead you to a website to set up a time to take your test at a Person View Testing Center. Look up the directions to the testing center and get an estimate of how much time it will take you to get to the testing center. Also take into account traffic of you are traveling during rush hour.

Pre Test Day When you pass your JCAT you will get an email which will lead you to a website to set up a time to take your test at a Person View Testing Center. Look up the directions to the testing center and get an estimate of how much time it will take you to get to the testing center. Also take into account traffic of you are traveling during rush hour.

Pre Test Day When you pass your JCAT you will get an email which will lead you to a website to set up a time to take your test at a Person View Testing Center. Look up the directions to the testing center and get an estimate of how much time it will take you to get to the testing center. Also take into account traffic of you are traveling during rush hour.

I had the chance to interview my friend who is going to the OMT (Ophthalmic Medical Technician) program at Pima, which prepares students to become COTs(Certified Ophthalmic Technicians). She was very kind in letting me ask her some questions. I am grateful for the time that she took out of her day to help. Why did you decide to go to become a COT? For the past 8 years I wanted to work in ophthalmology.

I had the chance to interview my friend who is going to the OMT (Ophthalmic Medical Technician) program at Pima, which prepares students to become COTs(Certified Ophthalmic Technicians). She was very kind in letting me ask her some questions. I am grateful for the time that she took out of her day to help. Why did you decide to go to become a COT? For the past 8 years I wanted to work in ophthalmology.

I had the chance to interview my friend who is going to the OMT (Ophthalmic Medical Technician) program at Pima, which prepares students to become COTs(Certified Ophthalmic Technicians). She was very kind in letting me ask her some questions. I am grateful for the time that she took out of her day to help. Why did you decide to go to become a COT? For the past 8 years I wanted to work in ophthalmology.

I had the chance to interview my friend who is going to the OMT (Ophthalmic Medical Technician) program at Pima, which prepares students to become COTs(Certified Ophthalmic Technicians). She was very kind in letting me ask her some questions. I am grateful for the time that she took out of her day to help. Why did you decide to go to become a COT? For the past 8 years I wanted to work in ophthalmology.

Office Antisepsis Know the difference between these three words: Disinfection – inhibition of microorganisms Sterilization – destruction of microorganisms Sanitation – clean enough to be healthy Disinfection involves the destruction and inhibition of microorganisms on any surface. Germicides disinfect non-living surfaces, such as the counter tops in the clinic. Antiseptics disinfect living surfaces, such as you hands. I had a hard time trying to remember the difference between germicides and antiseptics.

Office Antisepsis Know the difference between these three words: Disinfection – inhibition of microorganisms Sterilization – destruction of microorganisms Sanitation – clean enough to be healthy Disinfection involves the destruction and inhibition of microorganisms on any surface. Germicides disinfect non-living surfaces, such as the counter tops in the clinic. Antiseptics disinfect living surfaces, such as you hands. I had a hard time trying to remember the difference between germicides and antiseptics.

  Outline General History Presenting Complaint Sign vs Symptom Double Vision Injuries to the eye Past Ocular History Past Medical History Medications Social History Family History   General History A history is obtained by asking specific questions. Try to condense the patient’s story to only include pertinent facts. You need to be like a detective and search for pertinent facts.

  Outline General History Presenting Complaint Sign vs Symptom Double Vision Injuries to the eye Past Ocular History Past Medical History Medications Social History Family History   General History A history is obtained by asking specific questions. Try to condense the patient’s story to only include pertinent facts. You need to be like a detective and search for pertinent facts.

I had the chance to interview my friend who is going to the OMT (Ophthalmic Medical Technician) program at Pima, which prepares students to become COTs(Certified Ophthalmic Technicians). She was very kind in letting me ask her some questions. I am grateful for the time that she took out of her day to help. Why did you decide to go to become a COT? For the past 8 years I wanted to work in ophthalmology.

I had the chance to interview my friend who is going to the OMT (Ophthalmic Medical Technician) program at Pima, which prepares students to become COTs(Certified Ophthalmic Technicians). She was very kind in letting me ask her some questions. I am grateful for the time that she took out of her day to help. Why did you decide to go to become a COT? For the past 8 years I wanted to work in ophthalmology.

Orbit Exophthalmos – a forward protrusion of the eyes. Occurs in graves disease. Blowout fracture– break in the bony orbital floor walls Extraocular Muscles Strabismus – when eyes are out of alignment. When the foveas of the two eyes are not focused at the same object double vision occurs. Strabismus is broken down into what kind of deviation it is (exo or eso) and if it is continually present or only present when one of the eyes is covered.

Orbit Exophthalmos – a forward protrusion of the eyes. Occurs in graves disease. Blowout fracture– break in the bony orbital floor walls Extraocular Muscles Strabismus – when eyes are out of alignment. When the foveas of the two eyes are not focused at the same object double vision occurs. Strabismus is broken down into what kind of deviation it is (exo or eso) and if it is continually present or only present when one of the eyes is covered.

I wanted to lay out a few ways that you can become a COA. 1. 1,000 hours of work Experience + JCAT + COA Exam This is the most common way to become a COA. You have to work for an ophthalmologist for 1,000 hours (6 months full time) and pass the exam. You will also have to be sponsored by a doctor before you can set a test date.

I wanted to lay out a few ways that you can become a COA. 1. 1,000 hours of work Experience + JCAT + COA Exam This is the most common way to become a COA. You have to work for an ophthalmologist for 1,000 hours (6 months full time) and pass the exam. You will also have to be sponsored by a doctor before you can set a test date.

The COA will give you basic knowledge to help you become a more competent tech. You will find that as you study you will learn things that you never heard of before. I learned why a rose bengal drop was used and the differences between soft and hard contact lenses. You will learn something new and you will become more competent because of it. The COA will give future employers more confidence in hiring you

The COA will give you basic knowledge to help you become a more competent tech. You will find that as you study you will learn things that you never heard of before. I learned why a rose bengal drop was used and the differences between soft and hard contact lenses. You will learn something new and you will become more competent because of it. The COA will give future employers more confidence in hiring you The general trend in jobs for ophthalmic assistants is going up.

I wanted to lay out a few ways that you can become a COA. 1. 1,000 hours of work Experience + JCAT + COA Exam This is the most common way to become a COA. You have to work for an ophthalmologist for 1,000 hours (6 months full time) and pass the exam. You will also have to be sponsored by a doctor before you can set a test date.

I wanted to lay out a few ways that you can become a COA. 1. 1,000 hours of work Experience + JCAT + COA Exam This is the most common way to become a COA. You have to work for an ophthalmologist for 1,000 hours (6 months full time) and pass the exam. You will also have to be sponsored by a doctor before you can set a test date.

The COA will give you basic knowledge to help you become a more competent tech. You will find that as you study you will learn things that you never heard of before. I learned why a rose bengal drop was used and the differences between soft and hard contact lenses. You will learn something new and you will become more competent because of it. The COA will give future employers more confidence in hiring you

The COA will give you basic knowledge to help you become a more competent tech. You will find that as you study you will learn things that you never heard of before. I learned why a rose bengal drop was used and the differences between soft and hard contact lenses. You will learn something new and you will become more competent because of it. The COA will give future employers more confidence in hiring you The general trend in jobs for ophthalmic assistants is going up.

The COA will give you basic knowledge to help you become a more competent tech. You will find that as you study you will learn things that you never heard of before. I learned why a rose bengal drop was used and the differences between soft and hard contact lenses. You will learn something new and you will become more competent because of it. The COA will give future employers more confidence in hiring you

The COA will give you basic knowledge to help you become a more competent tech. You will find that as you study you will learn things that you never heard of before. I learned why a rose bengal drop was used and the differences between soft and hard contact lenses. You will learn something new and you will become more competent because of it. The COA will give future employers more confidence in hiring you The general trend in jobs for ophthalmic assistants is going up.

Pre Test Day When you pass your JCAT you will get an email which will lead you to a website to set up a time to take your test at a Person View Testing Center. Look up the directions to the testing center and get an estimate of how much time it will take you to get to the testing center. Also take into account traffic of you are traveling during rush hour.

Pre Test Day When you pass your JCAT you will get an email which will lead you to a website to set up a time to take your test at a Person View Testing Center. Look up the directions to the testing center and get an estimate of how much time it will take you to get to the testing center. Also take into account traffic of you are traveling during rush hour.

Measure This section of the test is going to test your knowledge of pupil size. Two terms to know here are miotic and mydriatic. Miotic pupils are smaller than 2mm. Mydriatic is a pupil size larger than 6mm. Memorization Trick: Miotic is small like a tick. Mydriatic is big and dramatic. Compare Anisocoria is when the pupils are unequal sizes. This may happen after a traumatic incident. Know the difference between direct pupillary response and consensual pupillary response.

Measure This section of the test is going to test your knowledge of pupil size. Two terms to know here are miotic and mydriatic. Miotic pupils are smaller than 2mm. Mydriatic is a pupil size larger than 6mm. Memorization Trick: Miotic is small like a tick. Mydriatic is big and dramatic. Compare Anisocoria is when the pupils are unequal sizes. This may happen after a traumatic incident. Know the difference between direct pupillary response and consensual pupillary response.

What makes a prescription? If the eye were a perfect sphere then all we would need to correct vision would be a sphere lens. Though there are many people who can be corrected with a sphere lens many patients require a spherocylindrical lens because they have astigmatism. A spherocylindrical lens is made up of sphere power and cylinder power. Optometrists and ophthalmologists think of spherocylindrical lenses differently. Ophthalmologists think of adding the sphere and the cylinder.

What makes a prescription? If the eye were a perfect sphere then all we would need to correct vision would be a sphere lens. Though there are many people who can be corrected with a sphere lens many patients require a spherocylindrical lens because they have astigmatism. A spherocylindrical lens is made up of sphere power and cylinder power.   Optometrists and ophthalmologists think of spherocylindrical lenses differently. Ophthalmologists think of adding the sphere and the cylinder.

What makes a prescription? If the eye were a perfect sphere then all we would need to correct vision would be a sphere lens. Though there are many people who can be corrected with a sphere lens many patients require a spherocylindrical lens because they have astigmatism. A spherocylindrical lens is made up of sphere power and cylinder power. Optometrists and ophthalmologists think of spherocylindrical lenses differently. Ophthalmologists think of adding the sphere and the cylinder.

What makes a prescription? If the eye were a perfect sphere then all we would need to correct vision would be a sphere lens. Though there are many people who can be corrected with a sphere lens many patients require a spherocylindrical lens because they have astigmatism. A spherocylindrical lens is made up of sphere power and cylinder power.   Optometrists and ophthalmologists think of spherocylindrical lenses differently. Ophthalmologists think of adding the sphere and the cylinder.

Measure This section of the test is going to test your knowledge of pupil size. Two terms to know here are miotic and mydriatic. Miotic pupils are smaller than 2mm. Mydriatic is a pupil size larger than 6mm. Memorization Trick: Miotic is small like a tick. Mydriatic is big and dramatic. Compare Anisocoria is when the pupils are unequal sizes. This may happen after a traumatic incident. Know the difference between direct pupillary response and consensual pupillary response.

  Outline General History Presenting Complaint Sign vs Symptom Double Vision Injuries to the eye Past Ocular History Past Medical History Medications Social History Family History   General History A history is obtained by asking specific questions. Try to condense the patient’s story to only include pertinent facts. You need to be like a detective and search for pertinent facts.

I wanted to lay out a few ways that you can become a COA. 1. 1,000 hours of work Experience + JCAT + COA Exam This is the most common way to become a COA. You have to work for an ophthalmologist for 1,000 hours (6 months full time) and pass the exam. You will also have to be sponsored by a doctor before you can set a test date.

Measure This section of the test is going to test your knowledge of pupil size. Two terms to know here are miotic and mydriatic. Miotic pupils are smaller than 2mm. Mydriatic is a pupil size larger than 6mm. Memorization Trick: Miotic is small like a tick. Mydriatic is big and dramatic. Compare Anisocoria is when the pupils are unequal sizes. This may happen after a traumatic incident. Know the difference between direct pupillary response and consensual pupillary response.

  Outline General History Presenting Complaint Sign vs Symptom Double Vision Injuries to the eye Past Ocular History Past Medical History Medications Social History Family History   General History A history is obtained by asking specific questions. Try to condense the patient’s story to only include pertinent facts. You need to be like a detective and search for pertinent facts.

I wanted to lay out a few ways that you can become a COA. 1. 1,000 hours of work Experience + JCAT + COA Exam This is the most common way to become a COA. You have to work for an ophthalmologist for 1,000 hours (6 months full time) and pass the exam. You will also have to be sponsored by a doctor before you can set a test date.

What makes a prescription? If the eye were a perfect sphere then all we would need to correct vision would be a sphere lens. Though there are many people who can be corrected with a sphere lens many patients require a spherocylindrical lens because they have astigmatism. A spherocylindrical lens is made up of sphere power and cylinder power. Optometrists and ophthalmologists think of spherocylindrical lenses differently. Ophthalmologists think of adding the sphere and the cylinder.

What makes a prescription? If the eye were a perfect sphere then all we would need to correct vision would be a sphere lens. Though there are many people who can be corrected with a sphere lens many patients require a spherocylindrical lens because they have astigmatism. A spherocylindrical lens is made up of sphere power and cylinder power.   Optometrists and ophthalmologists think of spherocylindrical lenses differently. Ophthalmologists think of adding the sphere and the cylinder.

The COA will give you basic knowledge to help you become a more competent tech. You will find that as you study you will learn things that you never heard of before. I learned why a rose bengal drop was used and the differences between soft and hard contact lenses. You will learn something new and you will become more competent because of it. The COA will give future employers more confidence in hiring you

The COA will give you basic knowledge to help you become a more competent tech. You will find that as you study you will learn things that you never heard of before. I learned why a rose bengal drop was used and the differences between soft and hard contact lenses. You will learn something new and you will become more competent because of it. The COA will give future employers more confidence in hiring you The general trend in jobs for ophthalmic assistants is going up.