Variant of CIP Canada 2016 - Cannabis groupings
- 51.c - Health professions and related programs (except cannabis)
- 51.10 - Clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions
51.1006 - Ophthalmic laboratory technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of ophthalmologists and optometrists, to cut, grind, edge, and finish corrective lenses and to fabricate eyewear. These programs include courses in optical theory, applied mathematics, lens surfacing and finishing, tinting and coating, impact resistance treatment and testing, frame construction and repair, prescription interpretation, equipment operation and maintenance, follow-up adjustment, record keeping, and laboratory safety procedures.
Illustrative example(s)
- ophthalmic laboratory technician
- ophthalmic laboratory technologist
- ophthalmic laboratory technology
Exclusion(s)
- ophthalmic assistant(51.1803)
- ophthalmic dispensing(51.1801)
- ophthalmology - residency(60.0421)
- optometric assistant(51.1802)
- optometry(51.1701)
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