Classification of Instructional Programs 2020 - United States
51.1701 Optometry
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of optometry and that focuses on the principles and techniques for examining, diagnosing and treating conditions of the visual system. Includes instruction in prescribing glasses and contact lenses, other optical aids, corrective therapies, patient counseling, physician referral, practice management, and ethics and professional standards.
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- What is CIP 2020 51.1701?
- CIP 2020 51.1701 is "Optometry". A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of optometry and that focuses on the principles and techniques for examining, diagnosing and treating conditions of the visual system. Includes instruction in prescribing glasses and contact lenses, other optical aids, corrective therapies, patient counseling, physician referral, practice management, and ethics and professional standards.
- How does CIP 2020 51.1701 map to other classification systems?
- 51.1701 Optometry has equivalents in ISCED-F 2013 (0915); SOC 2018 (29-1041). These crosswalks let you translate this code between CIP 2020 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 51.1701?
- 51.1701 Optometry sits under 51.1701 Optometry in the CIP 2020 hierarchy.
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