<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/_showcase-1/programs/credentials/heathsci_eyecare_opticianprep_occert.php" dsn="credentials"><cred_title>Optician Preparatory, Occupational Certificate</cred_title><credential_desc><span style="font-weight: 400;">Opticians help patients harness the power of sight. This certificate will give you the skills needed to work alongside opticians and assist with eyeglass fittings, repairs, and adjustments. This certificate equips you to interpret prescriptions, measure and fit frames, and educate patients on proper eyewear maintenance. </span></credential_desc><title>Eye Care Technology</title><credential-type>Certificate</credential-type><department>Health Sciences</department><duration>8 Months</duration><credential_length_desc>If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 16 credits for this certificate in two terms.</credential_length_desc><credits>16</credits><track>1</track><stack_level>1</stack_level><loc>Central Campus</loc><cta_text>Apply to San Jac</cta_text><cta_link>/admissions/how-to-apply/apply.php</cta_link><link_text_1>Catalog</link_text_1><link_1>https://publications.sanjac.edu/areas-study/health-sciences/eye-care-optician-preparatory-occupational-certificate/</link_1><link_text_2>Courses</link_text_2><link_2>https://publications.sanjac.edu/areas-study/health-sciences/eye-care-optician-preparatory-occupational-certificate/#planofstudytext</link_2><link_text_3>Admissions Info</link_text_3><link_3>https://www.sanjac.edu/programs/areas-of-study/health/eye-care-tech/admission-info.php</link_3><link_text_4/><link_4/></item>