OPHTHALMic ASSISTANT
WELCOME
Thank you for stopping by! The Validated Skills & Learning (VSL) Opthalmic Assistant program can be completed in six (6) months and is being offered as a hybrid program. Seating is limited based on available clinical space.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Ophthalmic Assistant Program at Fletcher Technical Community College prepares students to support ophthalmologists in providing quality eye care. This comprehensive program covers key areas such as patient assessment, diagnostic testing, ocular anatomy, basic eye care procedures, and office management. Students will gain hands-on experience through classroom instruction, simulated labs, and clinical training, developing essential skills in patient care, equipment handling, and compliance with industry standards. With a focus on professionalism and technical proficiency, the program equips graduates with the knowledge and experience needed to thrive in ophthalmic healthcare settings.
This course will require the use of a webcam with Respondus LockDown Browser when taking exams. CLICK HERE to learn more about the course exam requirements.
Students participate in preceptorship activities at:
- Opthalmology clinics
Class start dates: (subject to change)
- May 29, 2025-December 18, 2025
Class schedule: (subject to change)
ADMISSIONS
Acceptance to Fletcher Technical Community College does not guarantee acceptance into the VSL Ophthalmic Assistant program. Seats are offered based on application date.
Admission requirements:
- High School Diploma/ GED/ HiSET
- 18 years of age (Students 17 years of age with a high school diploma/ GED/ HiSET can apply as long as they are 18 upon entering the clinical component of the program and have parental consent).
- Clear background check
- Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) minimum score of NRS level 4 in reading, math, and language.
- TABE scores must be uploaded into the Application for Admission to VSL Nursing and Allied Health programs.
- Contact Eve Anderson at 985-448-5926 OR eve.anderson@fletcher.edu to schedule the Test of Adult Basic Education 9TABE). There is no charge for this test.
Things to consider before applying to the VSL Ophthalmology Assistant program:
- Students must submit a background check upon completing their program application.
- Students admitted to the program must pass random drug screen(s) and provide a negative result.
- Students are required to provide proof of the following: (titers may be substituted for vaccinations)
- 2 MMR
- Current Tetanus-Diphtheria (TD) within the last 10 years
- Hepatitis B series must be started
- Flu vaccination or waiver
- COVID vaccination or waiver
- Program Physical
- Current TB test
- Proof of health insurance
- Hold harmless agreement (provided in student handbook)
Tuition:
- $3,000
The Ophthalmic Assitant program is a VSL program. This is not a financial aid (FAFSA) eligible program. Students must pay tuition upon registration unless notified otherwise.
*All VSL course tuition and fees are assessed by each class. Tuition, fees, and other charges relating to VSL classes are not refundable unless the training course is canceled by the College. If the College cancels a class, then 100% of all College-assessed tuition and fees paid will be refunded for the canceled class.
If you are interested in applying to this program, please complete the following steps:
- Complete an admissions application to Fletcher Technical Community College (current/continuing Fletcher students do not need to submit another application) online at APPLY NOW. Select Healthcare as your program.
- Be fully or unconditionally accepted to Fletcher Technical Community College by completing all Admissions requirements. Admissions will notify you of your status via email.
- Complete and submit the “Application for Admission to VSL Nursing and Allied Health programs."
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:
- Louisiana Workforce Commission
**This program has a clinical component to complete the program. Please be advised that Fletcher’s Nursing and Allied Health faculty members work closely with many clinical sites to provide an optimal clinical experience for all of its students. Fletcher must follow policies and guidelines set forth by programmatic accreditation boards as well as hospital policies. We must abide by the federal, state, local, college and health care facility mandates and your program completion date is dependent upon our ability to enter and complete training in clinical facilities. Fletcher’s faculty and administration will work with all of our partners to complete clinical hours in a safe and timely manner. We thank you for choosing Fletcher for your career goals and look forward to working with you to achieve success.
LINKS
CONTACT
Phone: 985-448-5905
Email: nedina.shavor@fletcher.edu