Classification of Instructional Programs 2020Standard Occupational Classification 2018
CIP 2020 51.1802 to SOC 2018
Crosswalk mapping from CIP 2020 51.1802 "Optometric Technician/Assistant" to SOC 2018. 1 official equivalence.
CIP 2020 51.1802 in SOC 2018
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About CIP 2020 51.1802
51.1802 Optometric Technician/AssistantA 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.