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Certification

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Certification Description
The Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) certification designation recognizes those individuals who have progressed through the COA and COT levels or are training program graduates as accomplished eye care professionals.

Certifying Organization
Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
http://www.jcahpo.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist Website

Certification Description
Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist (ROUB) includes: Keratometry, Physics, Biometry Instrumentation, Instrument Settings for Biometry, Examination Techniques for Biometry, Sources of Error in Biometry, and Intraocular Lens Power Calculations.

Certifying Organization
Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
http://www.jcahpo.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist Website

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