Orthoptist (NSW) | Job Guide

Orthoptist (NSW/ACT)

Education and Training:

To become an orthoptist you usually have to study health science at university, followed by a postgraduate qualification in orthoptics.

To get into the degree courses you usually need to gain your HSC/ACT Year 12. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics and physical education are normally required. Entry to postgraduate courses usually requires completion of an appropriate bachelor degree. A number of universities in Australia offer degrees in health science. Universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements. Contact the universities you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.

Additional Information:

Students will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check prior to commencing clinical placements. They may also need to meet vaccination and immunisation requirements and hold a first aid certificate.

Students and graduates may be eligible to become members of Orthoptics Australia, and graduates may register with the Australian Orthoptic Board.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

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Employment Opportunities:

Orthoptists are employed in a wide range of settings, including private practices, specialist eye clinics, public hospitals (including children's hospitals), community centres and low vision rehabilitation centres. Both part-time and full-time employment is available.