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Calendars > Faculty of Science > Ophthalmic Medical Technology

Ophthalmic Medical Technology

The complexity of ophthalmic medicine has been steadily growing, along with the demand for individuals with the knowledge and skills to work in this critical aspect of eye care. Working with recent developments in pharmacology, genetics, ophthalmic lasers and imaging systems, graduates will be able to contribute to enhancing an important dimension of the health of Canadians.

The ophthalmic medical technology program begins with two years of core sciences, followed by third- and fourth-year studies dealing specifically with ophthalmology and visual science.

Admission to the third year of this program is very limited. To be admissible to third year, a student must have successfully completed all compulsory 1000- and 2000-level courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.0. A personal interview with the admission committee will determine which applicants are most qualified to succeed in the field of ophthalmic medical technology.

Applicants are advised and encouraged, early in the program, to visit the Eye Institute located at the Ottawa Hospital as well as various ophthalmology clinics and meet with ophthalmic personnel in order to gain an understanding of the duties in a variety of settings.

Academic terms for students registered in years three and four of the program will be held at the Eye Institute
and will be from mid-July to December (fall term) and from January to June (winter term).
Graduates of the program are eligible and expected to sit for the written and practical board exams given by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology.


Students that are not accepted in year three of the ophthalmic medical technology program, and that have completed their first two years in science, can, if they wish, transfer into another program of the Faculty of Science. The first two years are very similar, although not identical, to the first two years in biology, biochemistry, biopharmaceutical science, and general science. They should meet with a counselor to establish the list of courses that will be credited to their new program.


BSc Honours in Ophthalmic Medical Technology

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BSc Honours in Ophthalmic Medical Technology

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Suggested course stream for full-time students

 
Compulsory first-year courses: 
 
Fall:
BIO1120Introduction to Organismal Biology4
CHM1310Principles of Chemistry4
MAT1320Calculus I3
PHY1201Physics Laboratory3
(This course runs from September to April) 
PHY1301Principles of Physics I3
PSY1102Introduction to Applied Psychology3
 
Winter:
BIO1110Introduction to Cell Biology4
CHM1320Organic Chemistry I4
MAT1323Calculus and Matrix Algebra3
PHY1302Principles of Physics II3
ENG1100Workshop in Essay Writing3
 
Compulsory second-year courses: 
 
Fall:
BIO3124General Microbiology3
CHM2120Organic Chemistry II3
CHM2126Laboratory of Organic Chemistry II2
MAT2378Probability and Statistics for the Natural Sciences3
 
Winter:
BCH2140Introduction to Biochemistry3
BCH2336Biochemistry Laboratory I2
BIO2123Genetics4
CHM2132Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences3
 
Nine credits of science electives*
* Recommended science electives:
PHA4107Introductory Pharmacology - Drugs and Living Systems3
PHS3240Mammalian Physiology6
(This course runs from September to April) 
PHY2310Applied Optics3
 
Compulsory third-year courses 
OMT courses are only offered to students accepted in years three and four of the program
 
Lectures (15 hours = 1 credit) 
 
Fall:
OMT3110Ocular Anatomy & Physiology1
OMT3111Optics and Optical Instruments1
OMT3112Refractometry2
OMT3113Perimetry1
OMT3114Ophthalmic Photography2
OMT3115Basic Science Ophthalmic Seminars2
OMT3210Introduction to Ophthalmic Technology: Basic Skills-l4
(This course runs from July to June) 
 
Clinical Experience (40 hours = 1 credit) 
OMT3130Clinical Application-l5
 
Winter:
OMT3117Glaucoma1
OMT3118Neuro-Ophthalmology1
OMT3119Ocular Motility-l1
OMT3120Biometry1
OMT3121Ophthalmic Microbiology1
 
Clinical Experience (40 hours = 1 credit) 
OMT3140Clinical Application-ll5
 
Compulsory fourth-year courses: 
 
Lectures (15 hours = 1 credit) 
 
Fall:
OMT4110Contact Lenses1
OMT4111Ocular Motility-ll1
OMT4112Ophthalmic Photography-ll1
OMT4113Ophthalmic Pharmacology-ll1
OMT4114Basic Ophthalmic Science Seminars2
OMT4210Introduction to Ophthalmic Technology: Basic Skills-ll3
(This course runs from July to June) 
 
Clinical Experience (40 hours = 1 credit) 
OMT4130Clinical Application-lll7
 
Winter:
OMT4115Electrodiagnostics1
OMT4117Low Vision1
OMT4118Advanced Perimetry1
OMT4119Common Ocular Complaints2
OMT4120Abnormalities of the Eye1
 
Clinical Experience (40 hours = 1 credit) 
OMT4140Clinical Application-lV8
* Evaluation of clinical courses: P (pass) or F (Fail)
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