You’ll See a Bright Future as an
Optical Dispensing Technician
As a graduate of American Career College’s Optical Dispensing Program, you’ll be qualified to work as a dispensing optician, ophthalmic lab technician, contact lens fitter, eye doctor’s assistant or manufacturer’s representative. The program prepared you for the National Opticianry Exam and Contact Lens Registry Exam administered by the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners (ABO/NCLE).
Dispensing opticians help select and then fit eyeglasses and contact lenses for people with eye problems, following prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists. The daily activities of Dispensing Opticians may include:
- Recommend lenses, frames and lens coatings
- Take patient measurements
- Prepare work orders for labs
- Fit eyeglasses
- Repair broken frames
- Cut, edge, tint and insert lenses into eyeglass frames
- Measure eye shape and size for contact lenses
- Teach patients how to use and care for contact lenses
- Ensure proper contact lens fit
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 edition, from 2006-2016 employment is projected to be average and reflect the steady demand for corrective lenses and fashionable eyeglass frames. Dispensing Opticians work mainly in medical offices, optical stores, or in large department or club stores.
3 Convenient Campus Locations
Los Angeles - 4021 Rosewood Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004
Orange County - 1200 North Magnolia Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801
Ontario - 3130 East Sedona Court, Ontario, CA 91764
About American Career College
American Career College (ACC) has been helping students succeed for over 30 years. With campuses in Los Angeles, Orange County and Inland Empire, ACC offers quality vocational nursing and healthcare career training that will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to find a career upon graduation.
American Career College is committed to your success. We offer:
- Financial Aid Available to those who qualify
- Dedicated, Experienced Instructors
- Modern Facilities
- Employment Assistance Available*
*ACC cannot guarantee employment.