51.1804 Orthoptics/Orthoptist
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of ophthalmologists, to analyze, evaluate, and treat specific disorders of vision, eye movement, and eye alignment in children and adults. Includes instruction in eye anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology, pharmacology, ophthalmic optics, diagnostic testing and measurement, orthoptic treatment therapy, systemic ocular diseases and disorders, principles of surgery, examination techniques, patient education, child psychology and development, learning disabilities, medical writing, and record-keeping.
Where 51.1804 sits in the CIP 2020 hierarchy
- >51 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
- >>51.18 Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions
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51.1804 in other classification systems
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Other CIP 2020 codes under 51.1804 Orthoptics/Orthoptist
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- What is CIP 2020 51.1804?
- CIP 2020 51.1804 is "Orthoptics/Orthoptist". A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of ophthalmologists, to analyze, evaluate, and treat specific disorders of vision, eye movement, and eye alignment in children and adults. Includes instruction in eye anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology, pharmacology, ophthalmic optics, diagnostic testing and measurement, orthoptic treatment therapy, systemic ocular diseases and disorders, principles of surgery, examination techniques, patient education, child psychology and development, learning disabilities, medical writing, and record-keeping.
- How does CIP 2020 51.1804 map to other classification systems?
- 51.1804 Orthoptics/Orthoptist has equivalents in ISCED-F 2013 (0915); 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 51.1804?
- 51.1804 Orthoptics/Orthoptist sits under 51.1804 Orthoptics/Orthoptist in the CIP 2020 hierarchy.
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