DEGREE
The programs designated "Degree" offer an associate degree for opticians meeting the requirements of the Essentials of an Accredited Two-year Degree Program for Opticianry, available here: http://www.coaccreditation.com/essentials-dispensing.pdf.
CERTIFICATE
The programs designated "Certificate" offer a certificate program for ophthalmic laboratory personnel meeting the requirements of the Essentials of an Accredited Certificate Program for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology, available here: http://www.coaccreditation.com/essentials-laboratory.pdf.
The programs designated "Degree" offer an associate degree for opticians meeting the requirements of the Essentials of an Accredited Two-year Degree Program for Opticianry, available here: http://www.coaccreditation.com/essentials-dispensing.pdf.
CERTIFICATE
The programs designated "Certificate" offer a certificate program for ophthalmic laboratory personnel meeting the requirements of the Essentials of an Accredited Certificate Program for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology, available here: http://www.coaccreditation.com/essentials-laboratory.pdf.
Current Program List
CONNECTICUT
Middlesex Community College Degree
Raymond Dennis, Program Director,
Ophthalmic Design and Dispensing
100 Training Hill Road
Middletown, CT 06457
Phone: 860-343-5845
Fax: 860-343-5874
E-mail: RDennis@mxcc.commnet.edu
Program Website: http://www.mxcc.commnet.edu/Content/Ophthalmic_Design_and_Dispensing_1.asp
FLORIDA
Hillsborough Community College Degree
William Underwood, Program Director
Opticianry
4001 Tampa Bay Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33614
Phone: 813-253-7430
Fax: 813-253-7504
E-mail: bunderwood@hcc.cc.fl.us
Program Website: http://www.hccfl.edu/depts/healthsci/opticianry/index.html
Miami Dade College Degree
Jerry Brown, Program Coordinator
Opticianry Associate in Science
950 NW 20th Street, Room 2229
Miami, FL 33127
Phone: 305-237-4267
Fax: 305-237-4278
E-mail: jerry.brown@mdc.edu
Program Website: http://www.mdc.edu/medical/AHT/Opticianry/default.asp
GEORGIA
DeKalb Technical College Degree
Thomas Schulz, Program Director
Opticianry Program
495 North Indian Creek Drive
Clarkston, GA 30021
Phone: 404-297-9522 x1255
Fax: 404-294-4234
E-mail: schulzt@dekalbtech.edu
Program Website: http://http://www.dekalbtech.edu/academics/program.php?id=49
Ogeechee Technical College Degree
Deborah Deloach, Program Director
Opticianry
One Joe Kennedy Blvd.
Statesboro, GA 30458
Phone: 912-486-7404
Fax: 912-486-7604
E-mail: ddeloach@ogeecheetech.edu
Program Website: http://www.ogeecheetech.edu/Programs/program_info.cfm?progcode=OD03
MICHIGAN
Baker College of Jackson Degree
Randall Smith, Program Director
Opticianry
2800 Springport Road
Jackson, MI 49202-1299
Phone: (517) 789-6123
Fax: (517) 789-6333
E-mail: randall.smith@baker.edu
Program Website: https://www.baker.edu/departments/healthsci/jackson/opticianry.cfm
INDIANA
Indiana University Degree
Clifford Brooks, Program Director
Optician/Technician
800 East Atwater Aveue
Bloomington, IN 47405
Phone: 812-855-4447
Fax: 812-855-8664
E-mail: brooks@indiana.edu
Program Website: http://www.opt.indiana.edu/opttech/
NEVADA
College of Southern Nevada Degree
Scott Helkaa, Program Director
Ophthalmic Technology
6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Phone: 702-651-5834
E-mail: scott.helkaa@csn.edu
Program Website: http://sites.csn.edu/health/overview-ophthalmic.html
NEW JERSEY
Camden County College Degree
Raymond DiDonato, Coordinator
Ophthalmic Dispensing Degree
P.O. Box 200
Blackwood, NJ 08012
Phone: 856-374-5058
Fax: 856-227-4107
E-mail: didonato@email.njin.net
Program Website: http://www.camdencc.edu/departments/ophthalmic/index.htm
Essex County College Degree
Richard Palumbo, Program Director
Vision Care Technology
303 University Avenue
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-877-3367
Fax: 973-877-1920
E-mail: palumbo@essex.edu
Program Website: http://www.essex.edu/academics/programs/pdfs/visioncare.technology.pdf
Raritan Valley Community College Degree
Brian Thomas, Program Coordinator
Ophthalmic Science
P.O. Box 3300
Somerville, NJ 08876
Phone: 908-526-1200 x8277
Fax: 908-725-2831
E-mail: bthomas@raritanval.edu
Program Website: http://www.raritanval.edu/cat09/ophthalmic_sci_aas.pdf
NEW MEXICO
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Degree and Certificate
Samuel Henderson, Program Director
Vision Care Technology
9169 Coors Road, NW
Albuquerque, NM 87184
Phone: 505-346-7736
Fax: 505-346-7713
E-mail: shenders@sipi.bia.edu
Program Website: http://www.sipi.bia.edu/acadprog/progstudy/divinstr/avt/opti/
NEW YORK
Erie Community College Degree
John F.Godert, Program Director
Ophthalmic Dispensing
6205 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: 716-851-1570
Fax: 716-851-1429
E-mail: godert@ecc.edu
Program Website: http://www.ecc.edu/academics/ophthalmic.asp
Technical Career Institute Degree
Jayne Weinberger, Program Director
Ophthalmic Dispensing
320 West 31st Street
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 888 712 5029
E-mail: JWeinberger@tcicollege.edu
Program Website: http://www.tcicollege.edu/programs/business-and-new-media-technologies/ophthalmic-dispensing/
New York City College of Technology Degree
Robert J. Russo, Chairman
Vision Care Technology
300 Jay Street, P-312
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 718-260-5298
Fax: 718-254-8521
E-mail: RRusso@CityTech.cuny.edu
Program Website: http://www.citytech.cuny.edu/academics/deptsites/vctech/index.shtml
NORTH CAROLINA
Durham Technical Community College Degree
Michael Szczerbiak, Program Director
Opticianry
1637 Lawson Street
Durham, NC 27703
Phone: 919-686-3485
Fax: 919-686-3737
E-mail: szczerbiak@durhamtech.edu
Program Website: http://www.durhamtech.edu/html/prospective/programsofstudy/opt.htm
TENNESSEE
Roane State Community College Degree
Michael Goggin, Program Director
Opticianry
276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN 37748
Phone: 865-354-3000
Fax: 865-882-4549
E-mail: gogginmt@roanestate.edu
Program Website: http://www.roanestate.edu/keyword.asp?keyword=OPTICIANRY
TEXAS
Tyler Junior College Degree
Steve Robbins, Program Director
Vision Care Technology
1400 East Fifth Street
Tyler, TX 75798
Phone: 903-510-2020
Fax: 903-510-2949
E-mail: SROB@tjc.edu
Program Website: http://www.tjc.edu/vision/
VIRGINIA
Naval Ophthalmic Support & Training Activity Certificate
Tri-Service Optician School
HMC Sheldon B. O'Guinn, Program Director
Ophthalmic Dispensing & Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology
160 Main Road, Suite 350
Yorktown, VA 23691-9984
Phone: 757-887-7384
Fax: 757-887-4078
E-mail: Sheldon.o'guinn@med.navy.mil
Program Website: http://nostra.norfolk.navy.mil
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Degree
Kristina Green, Program Director
Opticianry
P.O. Box 85622
Richmond, VA 23285
Phone: 804-523-5415
Fax: 804-225-3030
E-mail: kgreen@reynolds.edu
Program Website: http://www.reynolds.edu/opticianry
WASHINGTON
Seattle Central Community College Degree
Gary Clayton, Program Director
Opticianry
1701 Broadway, Room 2BE3210
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: 206-344-4321
Fax: 206-344-4390
E-mail: gclayt@sccd.ctc.edu
Program Website: http://seattlecentral.edu/programs/opticianry.php