Eye Care Assistant-14 weeks 

Classes meet Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Eye Center South in Dothan.

Ophthalmology is the medical and surgical specialty concerned with the eye, its surrounding structures, and its proper function. Optometry is the practice or profession of examining the eyes for visual defects and prescribing corrective lenses. The Eye Care Assistant is a vital member of the eye care team that records patient histories and preliminary tests, which help the Physician diagnose and treat patients.

The 14-week course of study is designed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Students may sit for the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) examination after successfully completing this course along with six months of direct supervision by a physician.

Cost: $1,675 includes tuition and books

Prerequisites include:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • State issued photo ID
  • Prospective students must go through an application/interview process
  • Eye Care Assistant Application (Available May 2025 for September class)
  • Students must be at least 18 years old

This course is approved for WIOA, MyCAA funding, and Sallie Mae Loans.

Location:  Gary Hall, Dothan Campus
(334) 556-2414
adunlap@wallace.edu

Office Hours
Mon – Thur: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Fri: 7:30am – 2:00am

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Wallace Workforce Development Refund Policy:

Written notice of withdrawal must be sent to the course point-of-contact two weeks prior to the course start date to receive a 100% refund.

To receive a 75% refund, written notice of withdrawal must be sent to the course point-of-contact one week prior to the course start date.

If a student attends the first night of training or does not send prior written notice of withdrawal per the guidelines above, no refund will be issued.