Orthoptie

Orthoptics

From the start of the 2020 academic year, access to orthoptic studies is carried out via the Parcoursup platform. You will find the training sheet in orthoptics for more information on: http://parcoursup.fr

 

Published on 22/11/2019 - Updated on 12/12/2023

Orthoptics

Nature
Degree course
National diploma under the authority of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research

Recruitment level
High school diploma
Entrance exam based on the scientific baccalauréat (French high school diploma) programme on physics and life and earth sciences

Duration of the course
6 semesters

Teaching methods
In person

Course location(s)
Pitié-Salpêrière Campus
Pierre et Marie Curie Campus
CHNO Hospital, 15-20

Placements
A combination of placements and classes
• 6 semesters
• Choice from a list set by the teaching department

Accessible in
Initial
Training Further training

The profession of orthoptist

The orthoptist is a medical assistant who prevents, detects, re-educates, rehabilitates and explores vision disorders from infants to the elderly.

Orthoptic studies

The Decree of October 20, 2014 relating to studies for the issuance of the Certificate of Competence organizes the license for the training of orthoptists. Orthoptic studies are organized in 6 semesters of training validated by obtaining 180 European credits corresponding to the bachelor’s level.

Orthoptic studies

The Decree of October 20, 2014 relating to studies for the issuance of the Certificate of Competence organizes the license for the training of orthoptists. Orthoptic studies are organized in 6 semesters of training validated by obtaining 180 European credits corresponding to the bachelor’s level.

Three years, including:

  • In terms of the theory, see the teaching departments’ reference system: classes are prioritised over the placements but they do not excuse students from carrying out the total required time for placements every year.
  • A hospital placement in an ophthalmology department: students are on placement for an average of 5 to 6 half-days per week. They are assigned to hospitals in Paris or on the outskirts based on the preferences they chose at the beginning of each academic year.

Students’ preferences will be taken into account based on how they ranked academically:

  • for 1st year students: by the mark they obtained in the entrance exam
  • for 2nd and 3rd year students, by the mark they obtained in the previous year’s final exam.

The location of the placement must be different every year.

For university classes, there is an exam for each module at the end of each semester of study

The student can enrol in the next year if they are missing a maximum of 3 non-compulsory modules in their 1st year and are missing 2 modules in their 2nd year.

Holidays: unless arranged in exceptional circumstances by the placement supervisor for operational reasons, the holidays are as follows: 2 weeks at Christmas, 2 weeks at Easter and 2 months over summer. Depending on the year, there is either 1 week over Halloween or 1 week in February

Department of Orthoptics

Head of studie: Professor Valérie TOUITOU
Deputy Head of Studies (Development Department):Karine LAGRENE
Deputy Head of Studies (Education Department): Frédérique BRION

Contact

Contact

Head of studies: Professor Valérie TOUITOU
Pedagogical coordinator: Frédérique BRION
Contact
 
Pedagogical manager

Ms Cyrielle DIJOUX
Contact
Tel : 01 44 27 93 44

Ms Gabriella MACHADO
Contact
Phone :01 44 27 93 42

Administrative Manager

Mr Anthony BERTHET
Contact
Phone: 01 44 27 93 43
Postal address

Sorbonne University - Faculty of Medicine
ORTHOPTICS - BC 2829
Stomatology Building
91 Boulevard de l'Hôpital
75013 Paris

Which Baccalaureate should I take to enroll in Orthoptic training?
The program is open to a wide range of students, regardless of the specialties and options they chose in high school.

How do I apply?
The program is selective. To find out how to apply and be selected, please refer to the Parcoursup platform.

Is there an age limit?
There is no age limit for registering for our course on Parcoursup.
 

Is it possible to apply for a career change?
We are happy to accept applicants who are retraining for a new career, and we examine applications according to criteria adapted to your situation. However, the procedures are the same for everyone.

Are there any bridges to Orthoptic training?
There are no bridges or sandwich courses available for Orthoptic training. Registration for the course is via the Parcoursup platform.

I would like to register as an auditor.
There is no possibility of registering as an auditor.

Can I take the Orthoptics distance learning course?
The Orthoptics Department of the Faculty of Medicine - Sorbonne University does not offer distance learning.

What is the pace of Orthoptic training?
To find out about the pace of Orthoptic training, please go to the "Orthoptic studies" section above.
Can I be exempted from certain courses?

You may be exempted from certain courses. Once you have been admitted to the program, you must contact the Orthoptics Department's pedagogical department to obtain the information you need to put together your exemption file.

How much are the registration fees?

The administrative registration fee for the academic year is 330 euros for franch people. Scholarship holders are exempt from paying this fee.

Registration fees are not to be confused with the costs involved in studying your application on Parcoursup.
 

Request information on continuing education.If you would like to request a quote for continuing education at Sorbonne University, please send your request to the following e-mail address:

joseph.kerihuel@sorbonne-universite.fr

Request for information on foreign diplomas.

Applications for enrolment in Orthoptics training are made exclusively via the Parcoursup platform.

To enroll in French higher education, admission requirements differ depending on your nationality, country of residence and the nature of your intended studies. If you are a foreign national or a French citizen without a French baccalaureate, this page is for you.
 

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