Course Content and Outcomes Guides (CCOG)

CCOG for OMT 294 Winter 2025


Course Number:
OMT 294
Course Title:
COT Exam Prep
Credit Hours:
2
Lecture Hours:
20
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Reviews major ophthalmic subject areas in preparation for the Certified Ophthalmic Technician exam. Explores testing strategies and exam preparedness techniques. Provides an overall review in preparation for the international certification examination. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement, and admission to the OMT Program or Program Director approval. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate preparedness for the Certified Ophthalmic Technician Certification exam through review of topics and testing techniques.

Aspirational Goals

Prepare and demonstrate knowledge needed to take the international COT certification examination.

Course Activities and Design

This course is presented by means of discussion, small group activities, guest speakers and audio-visual presentations. Students will be expected to actively participate in discussions and interact with ophthalmic professionals in the ophthalmic community.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Student performance is evaluated by means of oral participation, written critiques of speaker presentations, quizzes and assignments. The student will be responsible for completing all course work regardless of absenteeism. The student is responsible for materials handed out in class and assignments made during class. Make-up assignments for any classes missed will be at the discretion of the course instructor.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

The following list outlines the concepts, themes, and issues a student needs to understand and be able to use appropriately. The student has the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the subject matter in written and oral form, individually, and in groups.

EXAM PREPAREDNESS AND STRATEGIES FOR THE COT EXAM:

  • Review major content areas for the COT Certification Exam and then effectively take the written and skills COT certification exam. The goal is to prepare students to have test taking strategies for the COT exam and the COT Skills Exam. 

  • Open forums and lectures - The goal is to provide an opportunity for general class discussions on related subjects of interest to the class.  Students also have the opportunity to discuss clinical experience and how it relates to the review topics.

FOLLOW THE ICA AND iJCAHPO EXAM CONTENT GUIDELINES:

  • History and Documentation

  • Visual Assessment

  • Visual Field Testing

  • Pupil Assessment

  • Tonometry

  • Keratometry

  • Ocular Motility Testing

  • Lensometry

  • Refraction, Retinoscopy and Refinement

  • Biometry

  • Supplemental Testing

  • Microbiology

  • Pharmacology

  • Surgical Assisting

  • Ophthalmic Patient Services and Education

  • General Medical Knowledge

  • Optics and Spectacles

  • Contact Lenses

  • Ophthalmic Imaging

  • Photography and Videography

  • Equipment Maintenance and Repair

  • Medical Ethics, Legal and Regulatory Issues