Dispensing Optician and Lens Lab Technician

In the optical lab you will learn to mark-up, block, edge, groove, and drill single vision and multi-focal lenses, make patterns for use in the edging process, apply impact resistance processes to lenses, tint, insert, repair frames, and inspect finished spectacles applying American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and other accepted standards.

In the dispensing portion of this program, emphasis will be on the introduction of basic principles of frame selection, styling, refractive errors, lens design, the use of tools and instruments used to measure and make adjustments necessary to properly dispense spectacles.


When can I start? Flexible entry/exit.
When do I attend classes? 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
This program lasts approximately 6 weeks.

Rubric	Number	Course Name	Clock Hours
OPTS	1049	Opthalmic Laboratory II	48
OPTS	2031	Advanced Opthalmic Dispensing	80
OPTS	1019	Vision Care Office Procedures	48
POFT	1006	Job Search & Employment Skills	40

Tuition and Fees

Course	Cost
Opthalmic Laboratory II	$780.00
Advanced Opthalmic Dispensing	$1,300.00
Vision Care Office Procedures	$780.00
Job Search & Employment Skills	$650.00
Total	$3,510.00

Who pays for the courses?
Financial assistance is available through a variety of sources.