At a Glance
Optician - Vision Care
(formerly Opticianry Science)
School of Health Sciences
Technical Diploma
Program curriculum information is subject to change.
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This program does not have a waitlist. Students are admitted through a petition process. Please read all information through the links on the right.
The petition process verifies student residency. Students selected via the petition process are chosen based on MATC district residency, then Wisconsin nondistrict residency, followed by nonresidents, unless otherwise articulated.
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Campus:
Downtown Milwaukee (day program): 414-297-MATC
Start Date: January
Admission Requirements: A high school diploma or GED; satisfactory scores on a course placement assessment; good health as evidenced by a medical examination.
Program Code: 31-516-3
Detailed Program Information:
Fall 2012 - Spring 2013 Course Requirements
2011-12 Course Requirements
The Optician - Vision Care technical diploma program is designed to prepare you to assist patients in the selection of frames and lens materials, take accurate measurements, construct eyewear, and fit and adjust glasses. The program will prepare you to perform preliminary eye examinations and educate patients about contact lens selection, insertion, removal and care. In the second semester you will put all your skills into practice by working in the on-campus optical dispensary.
For more information: info@matc.edu
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