- Level
- 1-Year Post Secondary Certificate
- CIP code
- 51.1802
- Duration
- 12 Months
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreSep 2026, Jan 2027
- Field
- Health and Medical Sciences
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
The Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting certificate at SAIT in Calgary trains you to support optometrists and ophthalmologists in eye-care clinics. You’ll learn vision testing support, patient care, clinical procedures and optical office skills.
This PGWP-eligible certificate is a fast route into the growing vision-care field.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for Indian students):
- Education: Completed Class 12 (10+2). For health programs you usually need Biology and/or Chemistry in Class 12.
- English test (any one): health programs usually need a higher score — IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), or equivalent PTE 60 / TOEFL iBT 86 / Duolingo 120.
Health certificates are competitive and seats for international students may be limited.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
- Ophthalmic Assistant
- Optometric Assistant
- Optical Assistant
- Vision Care Technician
- Eye Clinic Assistant
About Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- Reference No.
- O18761749692
