Vision Care

Scheduling Information

High School / 1 school year:
See Academic Calendar
High School sessions:
8:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. / 12:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.

Adults / 8 months

Adult sessions:
Day: 8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.

Class Starts: August 

Contact the One Stop Information & Enrollment Center at (918) 828-5000 for start dates.

Entrance Requirements

• High School Senior or Adult
• Basic computer literacy

Additional Requirements

Prior to the start of the clinical practicum, students must:

• Maintain a "C" or better in each transcript course. 
• Undergo a criminal background check including sex offender registration as required by the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act that requires  individuals providing care to children under the age of 18 to be free of any criminal history that would indicate a potential for violent abuse against another person. Information provided on the criminal background check may impact student clinical eligibility.
• Provide verification of immunizations through vaccination records, titer (blood test) results, or declination statements. A list of specific immunizations may be obtained through the Health Sciences Center by calling 918.828.1216. 
• Have a current American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider card.
• Provide transportation to clinical sites.
• Adult students must pay a liability insurance fee for clinicals. This fee is charged for each Tulsa Tech fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th).
• Adult students must pay a drug screening fee for clinicals. The drug screening is required for all students and will be completed sometime before clinicals.
• Adult students must pay a fee to participate in the online immunization tracking system.

NOTE: Fees associated with the requirements above are included in tuition/fees/books section. 

Accrediting Agency

International Council of Accreditation (ICA)

Tuition, Books and Fees

Vision Care Technician (Adult):

• Estimated Tuition Fees: $3,340.00*
• Books: $89.99**
• Tools, Supplies & Certification Cost: $624.00**

Vision Care Assistant (HS Seniors Only):

• Estimated Tuition Fees: $0*
• Books: $0**
• Tools, Supplies & Certification Cost: $245.00**

**There may be additional required costs as defined in the program handbook. Tuition, fees, career majors, courses, and hours are subject to change without notice.

Financial Aid

Financial assistance is available through several options at Tulsa Tech. For the most up-to-date and complete information on scholarships and grants please visit tulsatech.edu or call (918) 828-5000. For federal financial assistance go to: www.fafsa.ed.gov.

College Credit

All Tulsa Tech students (high school and adult) may have the opportunity to receive college credit upon completion of their program. Our College Relations office will work with students regarding the benefits of Prior Learning Assessments (PLA) toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or a technical college certificate at area colleges.

For more details call the College Relations office at (918) 828-5000.

Credentials / Industry Certifications

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (Adults only)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider 
• American Heart Association Heart Saver First Aid

Area Salary

For information concerning working conditions, physical requirements, employment and job outlook please refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/.
Salary information can be found at The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Resource Center at http://www.onetonline.org/

Admissions Process

Create an account at tulsatech.edu/apply to start your Application today. Assistance with the Application process is available at the Client Service Center on the Lemley Memorial Campus or by calling (918) 828-5000.