Ophthalmic technologists and technicians
Ophthalmic medical technologists and technicians assist ophthalmologists in performing ophthalmic procedures, and surgeries.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
ON, NS, SK
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
- Conduct specialized testing such as refractometry, ultrasonography, fluorescein angiography or ocular motility testing to aid ophthalmologists in assessing patients' vision
- Instruct patient on diagnostic test and record, interpret and troubleshoot results
- Assist ophthalmologists in performing ophthalmic procedures, and surgeries
- Prepare specimens for culture and staining
- Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications as directed by ophthalmologists
- Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment
- May instruct and supervise other ophthalmic staff and perform various administrative duties
- May participate in research activities.
Qualifications
- checkOphthalmic medical technicians require completion of a one-year hospital based ophthalmic technician training program or a minimum of one year on-the-job training working as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant under the supervision of an ophthalmologist.
- checkOphthalmic medical technologists require completion of a two-year hospital-based training program in ophthalmic medical technology, or a 4 year bachelor’s degree program in Ophthalmic Medical Technology or a minimum of two years of on-the-job training working as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician under the supervision of an ophthalmologist.
- checkCertification by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology may be required by employers.
Market Outlook by Province
Ontario
The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in Ontario: Approximately 9,950 people work in this occupation. Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors: Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 49%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 31%Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 73% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 27% compared to 19% for all occupations51% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment work all year, while 49% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.8% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 20% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 80% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 42% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in Nova Scotia: Approximately 600 people work in this occupation. Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors: Hospitals (NAICS 622): 61%Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 23%Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 14% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 88% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 12% compared to 18% for all occupations71% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 22% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 78% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 49% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 26% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in Saskatchewan: Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors: Hospitals (NAICS 622): 44%Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 33%Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 13%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 86% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations68% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment work all year, while 32% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 18% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 82% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 50% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
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TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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University Health Network
2 active roles · Toronto, ON
Sonova
2 active roles · Summerside, PE · Langford, BC
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