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Associate of Ophthalmic Dispensing Technician

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Ophthalmic dispensing technician associate degree preparing opticians.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate knowledge of Ophthalmic Dispensing Technician. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
including Instruction and laboratory training in contact lens skills
eyewear dispensing
lens finishing and surfacing. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.

Career outcomes

Dispensing optician
Manufacturing optician
Optical sales representative

Curriculum

Instruction and laboratory training in contact lens skills
eyewear dispensing
lens finishing and surfacing
sales techniques
basic business operations and communications
and ophthalmic physician assisting skills. Credit totals are not stated on the page.

Entry requirements

Academic

Open to F-1 applicants with a high school diploma or official English transcripts
A passport copy
A bank statement and sponsor letter for the I-20
proof of English proficiency (IELTS 6
TOEFL iBT 4
Duolingo 90 or PTE 51
Scores under two years old). Limited-entry health programmes also require a health programs orientation and advisor meeting. Source: CSN International Center admissions page

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or transcripts (official English transcripts); passport copy, bank statement and sponsor letter for the I-20; transfer applicants also submit college transcripts and SEVIS transfer-in form

Language tests

IELTS 6
TOEFL iBT 4 (new scale)
Duolingo 90
PTE Academic 51

Documents you’ll need

International Student Application
Passport Copy
Bank Statement
Academic Transcripts or High School Diploma
English Proficiency Evidence
Letter of Educational Goals

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$14,218 USD
Application fee	$25 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Las Vegas
Faculty or school	Ralph and Betty Engelstad School of Health Sciences
Department	Department of Dental Sciences, Diagnostic Evaluation and Rehabilitation Services
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.