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Certificate in Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Canada

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CAD 20319

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 175

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Learn the scientific principles imperative to ensuring optimal eye care as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians and medical technologists.

Prepare to work as a medical office professional in a clinic with a team of vision care providers. 

Combining classroom theory, laboratory practice, and a clinical practicum, you'll learn the scientific principles to ensure optimal eye care as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and medical technologists. 

This program is unique because it combines ophthalmic and optometric competencies, providing graduates with skillsets for two professions in one program.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2025, May 2024, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0  Minimum Listening - 6.0  Minimum Reading - 6.0  Minimum Writing - 6.0  Minimum Speaking - 6.0  
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 53 - With no score less than - 53
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including these required courses:

  • Grade 12 Maths 60% Required
  • Grade 12 English 60% Required
  • Grade 12 Biology 60% Required

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

20319

Tuition Fee
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CAD 175

Application Fee
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11000 Per year

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