With a high demand for employees in the ophthalmological industry, Sandhills Community
College students will have a new option to help fill jobs becoming a Certified Ophthalmic
Assistant.
The certificate program is part of SCC鈥檚 Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) program
and provides students with the knowledge and practical experience needed to begin
a career in ophthalmology. Students benefit from a blend of classroom instruction
one night a week and online self-pace work to prepare for success in the field.
鈥淭he inaugural class is now underway, led by Brittany Rodriguez as instructor and Dr.
Fakadej from Carolina Eye Associates serving as the program鈥檚 medical director,鈥� said
Jacklyn Pepich BS, RHIA, CMA, Director of Healthcare Training WCE. 鈥淥ver the course
of approximately four months, students will gain the skills and preparation needed
to sit for the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant exam. We鈥檙e excited to launch this program
and support the workforce demand in our region.鈥�
Registration fees are $197.50. Costs to consider outside of registration include at
text book and COA Exam $300. Scholarships are available. Learn more at or email healthcareWCE@sandhills.edu.