Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA): Self-Paced Course
4 months to a better career in ophthalmology: helping others see
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA): Self-Paced Course free download
4 months to a better career in ophthalmology: helping others see
Self-paced 4 month fully digital course. No more in person learning that takes away from daily living activities. On-the-go digital flash cards, video courses, filmed pretests with discussed solutions, downloadable refractions, day-of test reference sheet, and calendar of success all taught by an optometrist. We know you can crush the COA exam- Eye Doc Amy is here to guide you every step of the way!
Course topics:
1. Difference between COA, COT, COMT
2. Why become COA: benefits
3. Ocular Anatomy
4. Visual Fields
5. Pupil Testing
6. Tonometry: What is Intraocular Pressure?
7. Keratometry
8. Refractive Error: Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism, and Presbyopia
9. Contact Lenses and Spectacle Adjustments
10. Lensometry
11. Transposition
12. Spherical Equivalent
13. Manifest Refractions: Duochrome refraction, Fogging refraction, Binocular Balance Refraction
14. Ocular Motility and Motility Anomalies
15. Ocular Photography and Supplemental Testing
16. Surgical Instruments
17. Aseptic Technique
18. Minor Procedures: Refractive Lasers, Glaucoma, Corneal Transplants, Retinal Procedures, Skin procedures
19. Microbiology and Pharmacology: Types of Ophthalmic medications, color tops, components of writing an RX
20. Ocular Disease and Systemic Disease with Ocular Complications: Conjunctival Disease, Lid Disease, Corneal Disease, Crystalline Lens Disease, Uvea/ Vitreous/ Retinal Disease, Optic Nerve Disease
21. Legal/ ethics and equipment repair
