Southern Technical College
Surgical Technician
Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Port Charlotte Campus
Port Charlotte, FL
Next start
Jan 4, 2027
Duration
96 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$43,900 for the Program
Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting — OSA
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Achievement of the Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting (OSA) specialty certification exemplifies knowledge in the procedures and instrumentation necessary to assist in ophthalmic surgical suites. Candidates that are interested in obtaining the OSA certification designation, and wish to use the SA1, SA2, or SA3 eligibility options, must be certified at a core level (COA, COT, or COMT) in good standing.
Certifying Organization
International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
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If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
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Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Jan 4, 2027
Duration
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App fee
None
Tuition
$43,900 for the Program
Keiser University
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Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
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App fee
$55
Tuition
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On-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
18 Months
101 quarter credits
App fee
$25
Tuition
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Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
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Baton Rouge, LA
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
84 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$40,655 for the Program
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Surgical Technology
Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
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App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Suggested because Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting applies to Surgical Assistants. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
Related Careers
Other Certifications from International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
Certified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer (CDOS)
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Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
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Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)
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Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
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Corporate Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (CCOA)
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Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC)
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