If you are interested in the field of optics and enjoy working with your hands, you might consider Penn Foster's Optician Career Diploma program. Read on to learn more about the courses required for this program.
<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestion">Frequently Asked Question</h2>
<h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3>
<p>In Penn Foster College's online Optician Career Diploma Program, you'll learn how to fit and dispense glasses, fit contact lenses, follow prescriptions written by optometrists and ophthalmologists, and more in as little as 8 months -- all while you study at home at a pace that's right for you.
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<h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3>
<p>Those interested in Penn Foster's Optician Career Diploma program may have experience in a healthcare related field or an interest in optics. Applicants to Penn Foster Career School's programs should be at least 18 years old.
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<h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3>
<p>This course of study consists of 10 classes. These include optics, medical, and business classes.
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<p><u>Optician Course Requirements</u>
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<table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr>
<tr><td>ALH020</td><td> Introduction to Opticianry</td></tr>
<tr><td>HUM106</td><td> Interpersonal Communication</td></tr>
<tr><td>ALH022</td><td> Math for Opticians</td></tr>
<tr><td>CSC102</td><td> Word and Excel</td></tr>
<tr><td>ALH023</td><td> Optical Principles, Terminology, and Anatomy</td></tr>
<tr><td>ALH024</td><td> Ophthalmic Dispensing 1</td></tr>
<tr><td>ALH025</td><td> Ophthalmic Dispensing 2</td></tr>
<tr><td>ALH026</td><td> Contact Lens Dispensing</td></tr>
<tr><td>ENG010</td><td> Business English</td></tr>
</table><h3 id="section---WhatCanIDoAfterIGraduate">What Can I Do After I Graduate?</h3>
<h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4>
<p>Penn Foster's Optician Career Diploma program could find work as an entry-level optician. You could find work in an ophthalmologist's office or an eyeglass vendor. You could also start your own eyeglass repair business or work independently.
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<h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4>
<p>Alternatively, you could pursue a bachelor's degree in a related field. A bachelor's degree could help build on your knowledge of optics and ophthalmology, allowing you to apply for entry-level management positions or graduate school. Degrees you could pursue include:
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<ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Biology
</li><li>Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medical Studies
</li><li>Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration</li></ul>
