Optical Technology
Certificate of Achievement Apprenticeship: Optical Technician Program · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
Students must be accepted into the Optical Apprenticeship Program prior to taking OPTN courses. Registration in this course is limited to apprentices accepted into, and registered with, the state of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Each apprenticeship has different eligibility and admission requirements but includes being at least 18 years of age and having earned a high school diploma or GED. For information, see https://www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs. Students work under the supervision of an optometrist or optician. They design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for clients according to optical prescription. They also assist clients with inserting, removing, and caring for contact lenses.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Identify the structures and functions of the eye, accessory organs and visual pathway.
- Recognize conditions, diseases, and disorders that affect the eye and common treatments.
- Discuss components of ophthalmic frames, steps for measuring lenses, and techniques for selecting and adjusting eyeglasses.
- Describe the principles of contact lenses, the process of fitting contact lenses, and the various types of contact lenses available.
- Choose the appropriate ophthalmological tests, tools, and instruments to examine and treat the eye.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| OPTN 9701 | Form, Function, and Pathology of the Eye (Active) | 3 |
| OPTN 9702 | Optical Dispensing and Materials (Active) | 5 |
| OPTN 9703 | Contact Lens (Active) | 4 |
| OPTN 9795 | Occupational Work Experience - Optician Technology Apprenticeship (Active) | 9 |
| Total | 21 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Industrial Technology & Automotive
Program Control Number: 44939
TOP Code: 121900 - Optical Technology
CIP Code: 51.1802 - Optometric Technician/Assistant