Step 1: Determine your eligibility.
1. You must be employed at least 6,000 hours (three-year full-time equivalent) as a certified technician, under ophthalmologic supervision.
2. You must earn 12 JCAHPO Group A credits within the 12 months (one-year) prior to submitting your exam application.
3. You must maintain certification as a technician while pursuing technologist certification.