Before pursuing any career, it’s important to consider the level of commitment needed to bring your goals to fruition. You should have a good understanding of the educational requisites, the licensing process, and the amount of time and expense it … Continue reading How Long Does it Take to Become an Optician in Connecticut?
If you’ve got your *eye* on a great career that involves helping others see clearly, you may be considering becoming an optician. Within the in-demand healthcare field, optician careers are expected to grow 15 percent over the next several years … Continue reading Optician Education Requirements in Connecticut
In its July 9, 2018, edition, Vision Monday included Goodwin College’s director of Vision Care Technology, Maryann Santos, on its list of Women of Influence. Established in 1987 and with a current print readership of 20,000 influential retail buyers, Vision … Continue reading Maryann Santos Recognized Among “Women of Influence”
In today’s world of millennials and hipster “geek chic” – eyewear is important as ever. Do you have an eye for great eyewear? If you do, a career as an Optician may be the right choice for you! Opticians help … Continue reading Looking Ahead: The Optician Job Description
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. In 2017, with support from the Davis Educational Foundation, Goodwin College established its first … Continue reading Universal Design for Learning Series: Boring Classes? Not Here!
If you have an eye for eyewear, a career as an Optician may be the right choice for you! Opticians help fit consumers for eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions from ophthalmologists and optometrists. They also help those patients select … Continue reading Top 3 Reasons to Become an Optician
Opticians are essential figures in the healthcare industry, improving people’s vision, helping them to see, and leading them towards happier, more fulfilling lives through the gift of sight. Great satisfaction and reward comes with a job in opticianry, and for … Continue reading Becoming an Optician? Here’s What You Need to Know
You could become a licensed optician in just two simple steps! Learn more to start your new career today! Are you looking to earn your optician license? Ophthalmic science can be a great career move! Pursuing an ophthalmic science degree … Continue reading How to Earn Your Optician License in 2 Steps
March marks National Save Your Vision Month! What measures are you taking to protect your vision? Save Your Vision month is a national observance held every March by the American Optometric Association. It is an effort to spread awareness about … Continue reading March is National Save Your Vision Month!
Wondering what the potential salary of an Optician can be? Learn more! Pursuing an ophthalmic science degree is a great career move for dedicated healers and caregivers. Opticians can make a great living in Connecticut, turning an ophthalmic science degree … Continue reading Salary Information for Opticians
The demand for healthcare professionals is increasing at rapid rates, with a projected 2.3 million job openings by the year 2024. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “The healthcare and social assistance major sector is expected to become the … Continue reading Find the Right Career Path in Health Care
Learn about the different careers in ophthalmic science, and why a future career as an optician may be right for you! Continue reading Open Your Eyes to a Career in Ophthalmic Science