Passing the COA exam earns you $7,000 extra per year.
The 2019 ATPO survey showed a $6,000 gap between non-certified techs ($41k) and COA holders ($47k), while the more robust 2020 JCAHPO survey found an even larger $8,000 difference—a 15–18% premium!
Certified technicians are more likely to land full-time salaried positions with benefits; they get hired faster, promoted sooner, and trusted with more responsibility.
But studying for the COA, COT, or COMT exam on your own is overwhelming. The content is vast, the terminology is dense, and most study resources are outdated text dumps with no guidance.
That's why we built something different.
What Our Students Say
“What typically took us 4 weeks to get someone solo on the floor was cut to 5 days of training, and they're doing great.”
Daniel Poe
“Your program has increased our techs' efficiencies and skill levels.”
Tanya Concha, Practice Administrator, Gulf Coast Eye Care
“Everything is so together — videos to watch, handouts to look over, tests to verify. It has made such a tremendous difference.”
Tami Sotorske, Practice Administrator, Henry Eye Clinic
“We have been utilizing your tech training program for several months and it has made such a tremendous difference in the efficiency of both new and existing techs.”
Ashley Flynn, COT, ROUB, OSC; Clinical Manager, West Virginia Eye Consultants
“She teaches her classes with enthusiasm and shares her experience and knowledge in such a way that keeps her students engaged. She is an excellent teacher who is very easy to follow.”
COT Exam Prep Student
Meet Your Instructor
Sharon Alamalhodaei
COMT, OSC, CEP
[email protected]
Sharon is a nationally recognized leader in ophthalmic technician training and education. She founded EyeTechTraining in 2011 after 30 years in clinical and administrative ophthalmology.
Sharon has held every role—technician, surgical assistant, clinic manager, practice manager—and holds the highest JCAHPO certifications.
She's trained thousands of ophthalmic technicians across the country, speaks regularly at the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ASOA, and has published extensively in Administrative Eyecare Magazine and The Ophthalmic Professional. She's the author of three books, including the bestselling 10 Steps to a Phenomenal Patient Experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long do I have to complete a course?
The COA course gives you 6 months of access. The COT course is also 6 months, and the COMT course gives you 9 months. That's plenty of time to study at your own pace, even if you're working full-time.
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What if I don't pass my exam?
Our courses are designed to help you pass on your first attempt, and our students' track record reflects that. If you need more time to study, contact us about extending your access.
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I'm not certified yet. Which course should I start with?
Start with the COA Exam Prep Course. The COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) is the entry-level JCAHPO certification and the foundation for the COT and COMT. Not sure you're ready? Download our free COA Exam Starter Kit to see where you stand.
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I'm a practice manager. Can I buy courses for my whole team?
Absolutely. You'll have the option to add multiple seats at checkout.
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How are your courses different from free YouTube videos or textbooks?
Our courses are structured exam prep — narrated lessons in the order you need them, quizzes that match JCAHPO format, clinical pearls from working technologists, and personal tutoring when you get stuck. Free resources can supplement your study, but they can't replace a guided curriculum built by people who've taken and taught these exams for decades.