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Graduate Certificate in Orthoptics Post-baccalaureate at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The Orthoptics post-baccalaureate certificate program is a vital part of the ophthalmic health care profession. This is a specialized profession, the focus of which is the evaluation and treatment of disorders of vision, eye movements, and eye alignment in children and adults. The study of orthoptics follows a logical sequence of studies vital to the understanding of the visual system.

Faculty: Medical School  |  Duration: 2 years / 14-28 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Each course includes 35+ clinical hours/week under supervision of a staff orthoptist/pediatric ophthalmologist.

Career pathways

The Orthoptics post-baccalaureate certificate program is a vital part of the ophthalmic health care profession. This is a specialized profession, the focus of which is the evaluation and treatment of disorders of vision, eye movements, and eye alignment in children and adults.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants must have an earned baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.50. Applicants to the accelerated certificate also must provide confirmation of: • ophthalmic tech program completion, and • COMT/COT certification. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.5.

Duration: 2 years / 14-28 credits

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