(PRESS RELEASE) ATLANTA, GA — Optical Training Institute (OTI) announced that its flagship Optician Development Program (ODP) is now available in Spanish, expanding access to high-quality optician education for Spanish-speaking learners. This initiative reflects OTI’s commitment to fostering inclusivity, breaking down language barriers, and ensuring that aspiring opticians can confidently pursue their careers with comprehensive training in their native language.
About the Optician Development Program
The Optician Development Program (ODP) is a comprehensive online work-study training program designed to prepare learners with the knowledge needed for career development, state licensure (approved for apprenticeship credit in: Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia), and long-term success in the eye care industry.
The program bridges the gap between theory and real-world application, providing engaging multimedia content, study aids, and expert-led instruction to equip learners with the essential skills needed to thrive in the field.
ODP consists of three core courses:
- Boot Camp – Designed to quickly provide a brand-new staff member the foundation to work on an optical floor – or serve as a refresher for experienced opticians.
- Spectacle Course – Focuses on anatomy and physiology, lenses, frames, troubleshooting, refractive errors, and eyewear adjustments.
- Contact Lens Course – Explores contact lens fitting, evaluation, laws and regulations, and patient education.
The flexible, self-paced online format allows learners to study anytime, anywhere while receiving one-on-one personalized support from experienced instructors.
Expanding Access with Spanish-Language Training
With the introduction of a Spanish-language ODP, Spanish-speaking apprentices now have the opportunity to complete their optician training in their preferred language, ensuring greater comprehension, retention, and confidence as they work toward certification and licensure.
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“I am so happy that we can now share this amazing program in my native language, giving more people the opportunity to grow in their optical careers. It brings me so much joy to know that we can finally offer this resource in Spanish, making learning and professional development more accessible for the Spanish-speaking community.” – Venus Sosa, Program Coordinator at OTI
This expansion aligns with the growing demand for Spanish-language educational resources in the eye care field. It empowers Spanish-speaking opticians to develop their expertise, advance their careers, and provide enhanced patient care to the diverse communities they serve.
Benefits of Spanish-Language ODP
- Increased accessibility – Enables Spanish-speaking opticians and aspiring opticians to complete their training with full comprehension.
- Higher exam success rates – Ensures learners are fully prepared for ABO & NCLE certification by removing language barriers.
- Stronger patient interactions – Equips opticians with the confidence to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients.
- A more inclusive industry – Supports the growth of a diverse optician workforce that reflects the communities it serves.
“ODP is helping me a lot in my learning process because the program teaches in a very easy way. I love the videos and especially the fact that they have the transcript. I can apply everything I am learning to my daily routine. I have noticed a lot of improvement in customer service, paying attention to details, learning to listen, and the importance of the 7 seconds. It is worth having invested my time and money in ODP.” – Lourdes, Spanish-Speaking Optician
Enrollment Information
The Spanish-language Optician Development Program is now open for enrollment. With a flexible, self-paced curriculum, comprehensive study resources, and 1:1 personalized study sessions offering Spanish language support, ODP offers a streamlined path to certification and career success in the optical industry.
Learn more or schedule a demo today.
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