Ophthalmic Medical Technology Advising Guide
Portland Community College Cascade Campus – Allied Health
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We will be accepting applications for the Fall 2017 cohort April 10 – June 23, 2017.
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See http://pcc.edu/programs/omt for program and application information
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For additional information contact Admissions: Amanda Gallo [email protected] or 971-722-5667
PREREQUISITE COURSES (MUST BE COMPLETED WITH A “C” OR “P” OR BETTER BY THE CLOSE OF THE APPLICATION
PERIOD)
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WR 121 - English Composition
BI 121 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I (or BI 231 and 232)
BI 122 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II (or BI 233)
MP 111 - Medical Terminology
MTH 65 or MTH 58 - Introductory Algebra 2nd Term or Math Literacy I (Contact admissions for questions)
Recommended - CAS 133 – Basic Computer Skills and/or CAS 121 – Computer Keyboarding
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS YOU CAN TAKE PRIOR TO ENTRY INTO THE PROGRAM
 MP 135 – Pharmacology for Allied Health
 MP 150 – Electronic Health Records
 MP 140 – Health Law and Ethics
 PSY 101 – Psychology and Human Relations
(or equivalent; see admissions)
 Arts and Letters four (4) credit class – see AAS
degree worksheet
POINTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE OPHTHALMIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK
Points: A=3; B=2; C or P=1
Total Possible = 15
WR 121 – English Composition
MP 111 – Medical Terminology
BI 121 – Intro to Anatomy and Physiology I (or highest grade in BI 231 or 232)
BI 122 – Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II (or BI 233)
MTH 65 or MTH 58 – Intro to Algebra – 2nd term or Math Literacy I (or best grade in
a higher math class)
ESSAY QUESTIONS: 200 – 400 words each
Points: 0-5 pts each
Essay Question 1 – Why are you interested in Ophthalmic Medical Technology?
Essay Question 2 – What role do you imagine diversity plays in the OMT field?
What experience have you had treating people equally & including all people?
GRADING RUBRIC - ESSAYS
Points
5
3
1
Essay 1
Good sentence structure, spelling &
grammar, full-length & a well thought out
reason for wanting to enter the OMT
program
Some grammatical, sentence structure or
spelling errors, acceptable length &/or
has a good reason for wanting to enter
the OMT program
Very poorly written essay, unacceptable
length &/or does not have a good
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Essay 2
Good sentence structure, spelling & grammar, fulllength & thoroughly understands the role diversity plays
in the OMT field; extensive experience being inclusive &
equitable
Some grammatical, sentence structure or spelling errors,
acceptable length &/or has an acceptable level of
understanding of the role diversity plays in the OMT field;
some experience being inclusive and equitable
Very poorly written essay, unacceptable length &/or
has a limited understanding of the role diversity plays in
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reason stated for entering the OMT
program.
the OMT field; little or no experience being inclusive &
equitable.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS – PROGRAM AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Points: 0-4 pts each
Question 1 – Health field related experience
Question 2 – Customer or public service experience
Question 3 – Experience working with computer software (MS office, etc.)
Question 4 – Experience working with confidential information
Question 5 – Community volunteer experience
GRADING RUBRIC - QUESTIONS
Points
4
3
1-2
0
Questions 1 & 5
Has more than 100 hours of verifiable, high-quality
experience that directly pertains to the question.
Experience has been completed within the past 5 yrs
Has between 50 - 100 hours of verifiable experience
that directly pertains to the question or the
experience is 100+ hours but not deemed to be highquality. Experience completed within the past 5 yrs
Has some, but less than 50 hours of verifiable high or
average-quality experience that directly pertains to
the question or experience is more than 5 years old
Is not filled out or the experience listed does not
pertain to the question or is not verifiable
RECOMMENDATION FORMS
Questions 2, 3 & 4
Has verifiable, high-quality experience that
directly pertains to the question. Experience
has been completed within the past 5 years
Has verifiable, average-quality experience
that directly pertains to the question.
Experience has been completed within the
past 5 years
Has verifiable, poor-quality experience that
directly pertains to the question or
experience is more than 5 years old
Is not filled out or the experience listed does
not pertain to the question or is not verifiable
Points: 0 – 5 pts each
(Average on each form)
Recommendation Form 1
Recommendation Form 2
PRIOR DEGREE – AAS or higher
Points
1 pt for prior degree
Degree
REAPPLICATION
Applied for OMT
Points
2 pts if applied in past 2 yrs
____ 2015 ____ 2016
WHAT IS NEEDED FOR THE APPLICATION
 Apply to Portland Community College
 Complete all prerequisite coursework with a “C” or “P” or better by the end of Summer Term.
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You may apply if you are enrolled in prerequisites by the end of Summer Term, but your application will not be
considered complete until all prerequisite course grades are recorded and completion is established. Courses inprogress Summer Term will be given points for a C grades since admission decisions are made before grades
post.
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If your prerequisites are being completed at a school other than PCC, you are responsible for getting a new
transcript sent for review within a week of the grade being posted.
 Complete the Ophthalmic Medical Technology program application.
 Obtain unofficial transcripts from previous schools. Official Transcripts are required when accepted into the program.
 Plan in place to pay for school. If applying for federal financial aid (www.fafsa.ed.gov) please note it can take up to
three months to receive an award if eligible.
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For a copy of the Ophthalmic Medical Technology application or for additional information please go the Ophthalmic
Medical Technology website http://pcc.edu/programs/ophthalmic or contact Admissions Coordinator Amanda Gallo at
[email protected] or 971-722-5667
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