
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
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.
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