Important information for starting or expanding a career as an optician.

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OpticianTraining
Starting or Advancing a Career in Opticianry
What Is An Optician?
•Someone who specializes in selecting and fitting prescription eyewear
Where Do Opticians Work?
•Optometry Offices
•Ophthalmology Clinics
•Independent Eye Shops
How Much Does an Optician Earn?
•Approximately $35,000 - $45,000 per year
Source: http://www.opticiantraining.org/optician-salary/

2. Optician Job Description
 What Tasks Does an Optician Perform?
 Help customers select frames
 Make sure frames fit comfortably
 Help select lens customizations
 Create work orders
 Manage inventory
 Manage employees
 Resolve customer conflicts
Source: http://www.opticiantraining.org/optician-job-description/

3. Educational Requirements
 Regulated States
 Two-year degree program or apprenticeship
 ABO and NCLE Certification Exams
 State Licensing Exam
 Unregulated States
 Employer establishes expectations
 May or may not need formal training
 Highly employer dependent

4. Optician Certification
 American Board of Opticianry (ABO)
 Nationally Recognized
 Completely Voluntary
 No Formal Training Requirements
 Can Increase Earning Power
 Results in More Job Opportunities
 Licensing Through Reciprocity
 National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE)
 Contact Lens Certification

5. What Do Employers Look For?
 Personality
 Friendly
 Genuine
 Outgoing
 Helpful
 Understanding
 Empathetic
 Technical Skill
 Fitting and adjusting frames and contacts

6. What Do Employers Look For?
 Personality
 Friendly
 Genuine
 Outgoing
 Helpful
 Understanding
 Empathetic
 Technical Skill
 Fitting and adjusting frames and contacts