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work study (in school) or work part time (in private sectors) while in optometry program?
Anyone optometry students work during their OD programs?
I wonder how much are ophthalmic techs needed in OD/OMD offices?
I am currently working for an OMD for about a year, I do the pre-screening, VA, VF, Ks, OCT (RNFL, and macular), slit lamp (although very limited/superficial, just lids, conj, pupils, EOM...), IOP (w/ tonopen), and dilation.
My boss encourages me to get a tech certification, level one: COA, certified ophthalmic assistant, through JCAHPO, so that I can work while in school.
Now I know everything is possible if it's important enough for you (you will make time for it), but how feasible is it going to be (if I want to work on weekends) with all the intense material/exams/practice?
would it be easier during first year? 2nd yr? 3rd yr?
and how much are certified techs paid hourly? because the exam itself cost $300, and if I can't find a part time job that will bring me some income during school, then I might as well not do it. It's a lot of money for me...
any thoughts? 🙄
Anyone optometry students work during their OD programs?
I wonder how much are ophthalmic techs needed in OD/OMD offices?
I am currently working for an OMD for about a year, I do the pre-screening, VA, VF, Ks, OCT (RNFL, and macular), slit lamp (although very limited/superficial, just lids, conj, pupils, EOM...), IOP (w/ tonopen), and dilation.
My boss encourages me to get a tech certification, level one: COA, certified ophthalmic assistant, through JCAHPO, so that I can work while in school.
Now I know everything is possible if it's important enough for you (you will make time for it), but how feasible is it going to be (if I want to work on weekends) with all the intense material/exams/practice?
would it be easier during first year? 2nd yr? 3rd yr?
and how much are certified techs paid hourly? because the exam itself cost $300, and if I can't find a part time job that will bring me some income during school, then I might as well not do it. It's a lot of money for me...
any thoughts? 🙄