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General Contact
- School Code: 803800
- Phone: (203) 575-8000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
62%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Ophthalmic Technician Degree
An ophthalmic technician is a trained medical professional specializing in the anatomy, physiology, and diseases related to the eyeball. Ophthalmic Technicians can both diagnose and identify issues with the eye and is a medical professional and surgical specialist. Get more details below including other Connecticut colleges that offer ophthalmic technician degrees.
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Middlesex Community College (MxCC)
750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT
About
Middlesex Community College, located in Middletown, Connecticut, was founded in 1966 as a branch campus of Manchester Community College. The school became an independent member of the Connecticut Community College System two years after being established. In 1973 the school moved to its permanent home. Middlesex Community College is in the center of Connecticut and easily accessible through highways that cross the state. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education to its students, updating its curriculums as needed to ensure the programs offered remained relevant.
Academics
Middlesex Community College offers over 50 programs of study that allow for career or transfer opportunities. Career training programs prepare students for a career in a given field, offering the skills and training necessary to enter the workforce as a professional. Career programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete their bachelor's degree.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, any students who meet the minimum requirements for admissions will be enrolled after completing the application for admission and submitting it to the school. Students should submit transcripts and test scores along with the application. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to the registration. Students are also encouraged to participate in orientation and meet with a counselor.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial aid must obtain a federal PIN as well as submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine need, eligibility and awards.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Ophthalmic Technician program at MxCC, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Description
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students Middlesex Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Middlesex Community College may offer student services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work