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Optical Technician Program in Los Angeles

ACC’s Optical Technician program helps prepare you for a rewarding career as an optical technician, optical lab technician or contact lens fitter. Through online coursework and hands-on training, ACC’s optical technician school in Los Angeles trains students to conduct eye exam pre-screening tests, dispense eyeglasses, adjust/repair frames and more.

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to help patients choose the right eye care solutions. With one-on-one support and technologically advanced equipment such as a lensometer and Optikam, our LA Optical Technician program sets graduates up for success.

200-hour externships for real-world experience

200-hour externships for real-world experience
3.5k+
Program graduates

Technologically advanced equipment

Technologically advanced equipment
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Optical Technician Program - Los Angeles Overview

Campus Address 4021 Rosewood Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004
Program Type Blended (2 days a week in class, the rest online)
Program Length Can be completed in as little as 9 months
Financial Aid Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify
Accreditation The Los Angeles, Anaheim and Ontario campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Los Angeles Campus

American Career College’s Los Angeles campus is conveniently located off the 101 Freeway at the Vermont St. exit. The 50,000-square-foot facility features modern classrooms and advanced skills labs where students can experience hands-on instruction from distinguished faculty.

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ACC Faculty - Los Angeles Optical Technician Program

Attend an optical technician school in Los Angeles with accomplished faculty who are invested in your professional development.

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Jacsia Polanco, LDO ABOC

Director of Optical Technician Program at ACC-Los Angeles

A graduate of the ACC-LA Optics program herself, Jacsia has worked in the field for almost 30 years. She is certified by the American Board of Optometry as well as licensed by the state of California as a Registered Spectacle Dispenser. Before assuming the role of Program Director, Jacsia served as the Externship Coordinator for the ACC-LA Optical Technician program. She worked for Luxottica for 13 years and worked for National Vision for 4 years.

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Los Angeles-Area Eye Care Centers

At ACC’s Los Angeles campus, you’ll be situated near many local eye care facilities, including but not limited to: 1

  • Los Angeles Vision Center
  • Los Angeles Eye Center and Clinic
  • Downtown LA Optometric Vision Center

FAQs

How long does it take to complete the Optical Technician program in Los Angeles?

The Optical Technician program at ACC-Los Angeles can be completed in as little as 9 months. The program combines on-campus training with classroom instruction and includes an off-site externship, giving students a blend of real-world practice and technical knowledge.

What hands-on experience do students get in LA optical tech school?

At ACC-Los Angeles, students train in a dedicated optical lab where they learn to perform important optical tech duties such as:

  • Fitting and adjusting eyeglass frames
  • Assisting patients with lens selection
  • Using optical tools and instruments
  • Fabricating, edging, and tinting lenses
  • Taking accurate eye measurements

This practical experience is reinforced through a 200-hour externship at a local optical or eye care facility.

What kinds of jobs can optical tech graduates pursue in Los Angeles?

Graduates of the Los Angeles Optical Technician program may find opportunities at:

  • Retail optical stores and eyewear boutiques
  • Ophthalmology and optometry offices
  • Lens manufacturing labs
  • Vision care departments within medical clinics

The LA area’s large and diverse population gives way to a variety of professional settings for trained optical technicians.

Does the Optical Technician program in Los Angeles include an externship?

Yes. Students complete a 200-hour clinical externship as part of the program, allowing them to apply what they’ve learned in a real eye care or optical environment. These externships give students the opportunity to demonstrate and reinforce what they’ve learned in the classroom and lab while connecting them with real-world patients and optical professionals.

Is there financial aid to reduce Los Angeles Optical Technician program costs?

ACC offers financial aid and scholarships to those who qualify. An ACC financial aid advisor can help assist you in exploring scholarships, grants, federal student aid, and other funding options to help reduce program costs.

Want more details about the Optical Technician program at the Los Angeles campus?

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