51.1006 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of ophthalmologists and optometrists, to cut, grind, edge, and finish corrective lenses and to fabricate eyewear. Includes instruction in optical theory, applied mathematics, lens surfacing and finishing, tinting and coating, impact resistance treatment and testing, frame construction and repair, prescription interpretation, equipment operation and maintenance, follow-up adjustment, record-keeping, and laboratory safety procedures.
Where 51.1006 sits in the CIP 2020 hierarchy
- >51 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
- >>51.10 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
- >>>51.1006 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician
- >>>51.1006 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician
51.1006 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 2 other systems. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
Other CIP 2020 codes under 51.1006 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician
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Frequently asked questions
- What is CIP 2020 51.1006?
- CIP 2020 51.1006 is "Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician". A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of ophthalmologists and optometrists, to cut, grind, edge, and finish corrective lenses and to fabricate eyewear. Includes instruction in optical theory, applied mathematics, lens surfacing and finishing, tinting and coating, impact resistance treatment and testing, frame construction and repair, prescription interpretation, equipment operation and maintenance, follow-up adjustment, record-keeping, and laboratory safety procedures.
- How does CIP 2020 51.1006 map to other classification systems?
- 51.1006 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician has equivalents in SOC 2018 (25-1071, 51-9083); ISCED-F 2013 (0914). These crosswalks let you translate this code between CIP 2020 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 51.1006?
- 51.1006 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician sits under 51.1006 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician in the CIP 2020 hierarchy.
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