Certificate in Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting

SAIT Polytechnic

This program equips you with the essential skills to support eye care professionals, including ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians. As a student, you will: learn the key medical and scientific principles of eye care gain expertise in optimal eye health and vision care terminology and procedures engage in a mix of classroom theory, hands-on lab practice and a clinical practicum obtain unique skill sets that prepare you for two professions (ophthalmology and optometry) within one program.