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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 18 UCW JANUARY 8-14, 2020 For your eyes only — FTCC offers new ophthalmic program by TERRY HERRING EDUCATION Fayetteville Technical Community College plans to offer a new certificate program during Fall 2020 designed for certified ophthalmic assistants and certified ophthalmic technicians to gain the skills needed for the oph- thalmic surgical assistant. The need to develop OSAs is now nationally recognized, and ophthal- mologists agree that the range of OSA training could assist the mechanical and technical aspects of ophthalmic surgery. Based on the fact there are no OSA programs in North Carolina, the employment opportunities for gradu- ates of FTCC's Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant program will continue to grow. The program will provide cur- rent COAs and COTs with another unique career option in the health care industry. The didactic portion of the program will be taught online, and the laboratory portion will be taught in the evenings. This format will allow interested candidates to continue their employ- ment while completing the requirements for the program. Fayetteville Technical Community College can help you earn the training that can set you up to get the career you want. In addition to high- quality education available at an affordable cost, students can enjoy leadership opportunities by participation in a number of clubs and organiza- tions, athletics and so much more. Fayetteville Tech offers associate degree programs, certificate programs and diploma programs in the areas of health, business, computer technolog y, engi- neering/applied technolog y and public service. Students who wish to pursue a four-year degree can save money on tuition and other expenses by enrolling at FTCC in arts and humanities or math and science associate degree programs, which transfer to some four-year col- leges/universities. Students who have transferred from FTCC to four-year colleges have enjoyed high levels of success in the four- year college environment. Make an investment in yourself that pays off. Learn more about exciting possibilities awaiting you at Fayetteville Technical Community College by visiting the website at w w w.faytechcc.edu. Make the smart choice for your education—Fayetteville Technical Community College! To learn more about the OSA Program, please contact me at 910-678-8358 or via email herringt@faytechcc.edu. TERRY HERRING, Department Chair of Surgical Technology Comments? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. 910- 484-6200. Fayetteville Technical Community College will offer a new ophthalmic program during the fall 2020 semester. An MVP Fan From Our KICKOFF CLUB Will be Chosen on Game Days! * *Some limitations may apply. Exclusive to BMFCU Members with active membership status. Official account and prize entry rules and a complete list of prizes are available at BraggMutual.org/kickoff-to-savings/. ARMY VS NAVY – WIN $ 500 SUPER BOWL – WIN $1,000 Equal Credit Opportunity Lender. Text the Word CLUB to 88000 to Learn How to Play! WIN $ 1,000 KICKOFF CLUB JOIN THE KICKOFF CLUB WIN $ 100 Monday Night Football Games