Career Path
If you want a job that is both stimulating and has a predicable work schedule, a career as an ophthalmic technician may be a good fit. You'll interact with patients in a comfortable environment and have opportunities for advancement.
Average COT salary: $47,438, according to the American Medical Association
Where you’ll work: Hospitals, eye clinics, refractive surgery centers, eye banks, nonprofit organizations and research institutions.
Advance your career: Once you have earned the Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) credential, you will have additional opportunities to broaden your knowledge and move into specialties such as orthoptics (eye deviations and disbalances), and subspecialties such as ophthalmic surgical assisting, and ophthalmic coding and reimbursement.
COTs may also earn the advanced level of certification by taking the COMT examination administered by JCAHPO, after meeting eligibility requirements.
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