How many Jcahpo credits do I need?
Continuing Education Requirement
18 Credits with a minimum of 12 JCAHPO Group A credits. The other 6 credits may be Group A or Group B credits*. All credits must be earned within the 36 month recertification cycle.
What does Jcahpo stand for?
Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
What can a COMT do?
Certified ophthalmic medical technician (COMT).
COMTs are certified to perform more technical and medical tests and measurements. These include diagnostic tests like ultrasounds and ophthalmic photography. They may conduct patient exams and administer medications under the supervision of an ophthalmologist.
What is COA certification?
A certified ophthalmic assistant (COA) is an entry-level ophthalmic professional who works under the supervision of an optometrist or ophthalmologist (eye doctor) to provide patient care.
How do I prepare for COA exam?
This, my friends is the real challenge of test preparation.
- Strategy #1 Study Material & Prep Courses. Review the suggested reading material for the exam. ...
- Strategy #2 Find a new COA. ...
- Strategy #3 Study Buddies. ...
- Strategy #4 Break it Down. ...
- Strategy #5 Phone a Friend. ...
- Strategy #6 Join In.
What is a COMT in ophthalmology?
Certification for Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), and Certified Ophthalmic Technologist (COMT) is administered by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology.
What is ophthalmic assistant course?
Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant is a 12th level Ophthalmology Medical course. An ophthalmic Assistant is a person who works with an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) to provide cares the patients. He performs many different eye-related clinical functions.
What is the level directly above certified ophthalmic medical assistant on Jcahpo's certification ladder?
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An ophthalmologist who concentrates on one area of the eye or focuses on a specific ocular disease is called: |
Subspecialist |
The level directly above COA on JCAHPO's certification ladder is: |
COT (certified ophthalmic technician) |
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