Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) Examination(v.4)
  • Type Validation
  • Level Foundational
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Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) Examination(v.4)

Issued by Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology

This 3-hour, 190 item computer administrated covers the scope of practice of an ophthalmic technician. Candidates must also pass a computer-simulated skill evaluation in five areas. One hour is allotted to complete the Performance Test. This exam is recommended for a total of 15 semester hours in the upper-division

  • Type Validation
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Months
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Skills

Earning Criteria

  • 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
  • COMT Performance Test Skill Areas: Measure patient’s ocular motility using prism and cover test at a distance. Perform manual lensometry: Identify and measure prism. Perform fundus photography and identify fluorescein angiography phases. Measure, compare, and evaluate pupil function at a distance. Evaluate versions and ductions, identifying any abnormalities. There is no time limit on each of the individual tasks.

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