Ophthalmic Science Apprentice

Special Program Requirements

• All perspective students must schedule an interview with the ophthalmic science program director.
• All candidates must take the College Placement Test and complete the required courses prior to beginning course work.
• The program has an open enrollment policy; however, any applicant who does not have college-level mathematics or English must achieve satisfactory scores on the College Placement Test
• Due to the sequential nature of the optical courses, admission is usually limited to the fall semester. General Education courses can be taken all year.
• Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all ophthalmic courses in order to be eligible for the New Jersey Ophthalmic Dispensers Exam.
• Students must have an approved apprenticeship for 36 months prior to program completion to be eligible for the New Jersey Ophthalmic Dispensers Exam.
• Students are required to complete the Qualifying Technical Exam upon completion of first year OPH.CA courses and the first 12 months of an approved apprenticeship. Contact the Coordinator for details.

Notice
Clinical placements are a required part of the curriculum and a requirement for graduation. Clinical placements may require a criminal background check, health clearance and/or drug testing before participation is allowed. Clinical sites may deny a student’s participation in the event of a positive finding. Individuals who have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor may be denied certification or licensure as a health professional. Information regarding eligibility may be obtained from the appropriate credentialing body.