Detail for CIP Code 51.1701
Title: Optometry.
Definition: A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of optometry and that focuses on the principles and techniques for examining, diagnosing and treating conditions of the visual system. Includes instruction in prescribing glasses and contact lenses, other optical aids, corrective therapies, patient counseling, physician referral, practice management, and ethics and professional standards.
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51) HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- 51.00) Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
- 51.01) Chiropractic.
- 51.02) Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
- 51.04) Dentistry.
- 51.05) Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
- 51.06) Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
- 51.07) Health and Medical Administrative Services.
- 51.08) Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
- 51.09) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
- 51.10) Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
- 51.11) Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
- 51.12) Medicine.
- 51.14) Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies.
- 51.15) Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
- 51.17) Optometry.
- 51.18) Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions.
- 51.20) Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
- 51.22) Public Health.
- 51.23) Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
- 51.26) Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies.
- 51.27) Medical Illustration and Informatics.
- 51.31) Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
- 51.32) Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities.
- 51.33) Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems.
- 51.34) Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services.
- 51.35) Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services.
- 51.36) Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education.
- 51.37) Energy and Biologically Based Therapies.
- 51.38) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
- 51.39) Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
- 51.99) Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
