NC 311 - OPTICAL TECHNICIAN I

    Recent Professors
    M. McCullough, A. Ramirez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25–30 students
    Credits
    0
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of NC 311
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    No Credit. Lecture 45 hours. Provides participants training for entry-level employment in the Optical Field as an Optician or Optometric Assistant. Lectures cover anatomy and terminology pertaining to the eye, optical theory, and spectacle lens design. Practical instruction provides hands-on training verified through a skills check-off system. Includes topics for study and preparation for the National Opticianry Certification Exam (NOCE) administered by the American Board of Opticianry. [ND]
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 6:00pm–9:25pm, Sat Sun 8:30am–12:45pm, Mon Tue Wed 6:00pm–8:50pm