Contact Lens Specialist Certificate (CL51)
The Contact Lens Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit is a short-term allied health program designed to provide students with basic knowledge and skills needed to gain employment in opticians' offices. The program provides the opportunity for formal education in a specialized area.
Employment Opportunities
Contact Lens Specialists work under the supervision of a licensed Ophthalmologist to help patients find the best contact lens options. They perform various clinical duties involving patient care, contact lenses and additional duties required by the physician.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
55 |
60 |
34 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
224 |
236 |
229 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Contact Lens Specialist Certificate Curriculum
The curriculum for the Contact Lens Specialist Certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program spring or fall semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 16 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 345 contact hours and generally takes 3 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (16 Credits)
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $1,600
Fees ($370 per semester): $1,110
Books/Supplies: $850
Uniform Costs: Approximately $80
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)