Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Examination(v.4)
This 3-hour, 200 item computer administrated covers the scope of practice of an ophthalmic assistant. Allied Ophthalmic Personnel seeking certification at the COA level are required to meet one of the prerequisites outlined above to apply to sit for the examination. This exam is being recommended for a total of 12 semester hours in the lower-division
Additional DetailsSkills
Earning Criteria
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The skills measured include History and Documentation; Visual Assessment; Visual Field Testing; Pupil Assessment; Tonometry; Keratometry; Ocular Motility Testing; Lensometry; Refraction, Retinoscopy and Refinement; Biometry; Supplemental Testing; Microbiology; Pharmacology; Surgical Assisting; Ophthalmic Patient Services and Education; Optics and Spectacles; Contact Lenses; Ophthalmic Imaging; Photography and Videography; Equipment Maintenance and Repair; Medical Ethics, Legal and Regulatory
Endorsements
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American Council on Education
This credential has been successfully evaluated by the American Council on Education for college credit. It is recommended for a total of 12 college credits. For more information about ACE Learning Evaluations, visit www.acenet.edu. -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in introduction to ophthalmic assistant in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in ophthalmic assessment in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in ophthalmic optics and refractometry in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in practicum I in the lower-division undergraduate category