JCAHPO AND THE OPHTHALMIC–RETINA TECHNICIAN
JCAHPO and the
Ophthalmic–Retina
Technician
Keep your skills sharp to deliver exceptional patient care.
BY LYNN D. ANDERSON, P h D
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uality patient care is an ophthalmic technician’s No. 1 job priority, and the first step
toward delivering the highest quality care is to
ensure that your knowledge and skills are current and effective. Education and certification will ensure
your position as an indispensible member of the eye care
team as you embark on a successful career path.
For 45 years, the Joint Commission on Allied Health
Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) has focused
on its mission of “enhancing the