February 4, 2025 - May 15, 2025 (Hybrid Program)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-8:45pm
$99 Registration
Become a Licensed Optician!
The Optical Industry is an ever growing industry that has a need for essential workers who are passionate about helping others by rewarding them with the gift of sight, comfort, and fashion. In the San Francisco Bay Area, the number of Opticians, Dispensing is expected to grow faster than average growth rate for all occupations. Jobs for Opticians, Dispensing are expected to increase by 13.7 percent, or 70 jobs between 2016 and 2026.(Via CA.gov Labor Market Info)
The Dispensing Opticians Training Program at Cañada College
Cañada College Continuing Education and San Mateo Adult & Career Education (San Mateo Adult School) have partnered to offer the Dispensing Opticians Training Program, taught by licensed instructor Lynnette Garcia, and co taught by Jeramie Tolentino. The Dispensing Opticians Training Program provides students the foundational work to not only begin a career in optical, but also to acquire ABO board certification, leading to better paying jobs and more opportunity for career advancement in the optical industry. Students will sign up for the ABO exam before completing this course.
In this class students will learn...
- Hands on experience with ophthalmic Instruments
- The anatomy of the eye
- Science behind glass lenses
- Learn to fit frames and write prescriptions
- HIPPA Laws and front desk practces
- Diseases pertaining to the eye
- How to apply for and take the ABO exam
- ...and more!
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