51.1802 Optometric Technician/Assistant
A program that prepares individuals to assist optometrists in providing patient care, administering examinations and treatments, and performing office administrative functions. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology of the eye, visual testing, patient communication, patient preparation, medications and administration, dispensing and fitting of eyeglasses and contact lenses, record-keeping, and office management skills.
Where 51.1802 sits in the CIP 2020 hierarchy
- >51 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
- >>51.18 Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions
- >>>51.1802 Optometric Technician/Assistant
- >>>51.1802 Optometric Technician/Assistant
51.1802 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 51.1802 Optometric Technician/Assistant
Frequently asked questions
- What is CIP 2020 51.1802?
- CIP 2020 51.1802 is "Optometric Technician/Assistant". A program that prepares individuals to assist optometrists in providing patient care, administering examinations and treatments, and performing office administrative functions. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology of the eye, visual testing, patient communication, patient preparation, medications and administration, dispensing and fitting of eyeglasses and contact lenses, record-keeping, and office management skills.
- How does CIP 2020 51.1802 map to other classification systems?
- 51.1802 Optometric Technician/Assistant has equivalents in ISCED-F 2013 (0914); SOC 2018 (29-2057). These crosswalks let you translate this code between CIP 2020 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 51.1802?
- 51.1802 Optometric Technician/Assistant sits under 51.1802 Optometric Technician/Assistant in the CIP 2020 hierarchy.
Classify my business
Describe your business in plain English and get matching codes across CIP 2020 and other major systems.
Interactive browser
Open 51.1802 in the full interactive explorer with tree view, search, and drill-downs.