Laura C. Cole has over 35 years of experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician and educator. She currently teaches ophthalmic courses at San Jacinto College in Texas. She has received many honors and awards for her work, including Distinguished Faculty Level awards. She maintains certifications from the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology and engages in regular continuing education and service work within the field of ophthalmology.

1. Laura C. Cole, BS, COT, OSC
Laura.cole@sjcd.edu
laura1chase@gmail.com
Houston, TX
EDUCATION:
BS Northwestern Oklahoma State University 1980
AS Western Oklahoma State 1978
AWARDS / HONORS:
San Jacinto College:
Approval for Distinguished Faculty Level 2 2016
Distinguished Faculty Level 1 2016
Service Learning Award – See To Succeed 2014,2015, 2016
Service Learning Award – Diabetic Health Fair 2015
Patsy Goss Service Award Eye Cons Organization 2014, 2013, 2012
Phenomenal Woman Nominee 2013
Certificate of Appreciation, Supporting Students 2012
Certificate of Appreciation, Upward Bound Medical Career Day 2011
Valuable Employee Service, University of Texas Medical Branch 1996
US Olympic Committee, US Olympic Festival Oklahoma 1989
Distinguished Employee Service, Dean McGee Eye Institute 1987
Dean McGee Eye Institute Training Program 1983
Dean’s Honor Roll, Northwestern Oklahoma State University 1980
Scholarship, Northwestern Transfer Student 1978
Scholarship, Top Ten Western Oklahoma State 1976
CERTIFICATIONS:
Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Scribe Certified (OSC) 2014-2017
Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) 1985–present
EDIT 1302 ACAdemic Learners 2012
Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) 198 -1985
Oklahoma State Teaching Certificate K-12 1981–1991
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor 1978–1983

2. TRAINING:
Sexual Harassment 2016
Approved Driver for San Jacinto College 2015
Partime Faculty Classroom Observation 2015
Blackboard Open Lab 2015
Adopting a Coaching Role 2014
Social Media 101 2014
Designing Test to Assess Student Learning 2014
HIPPA Privacy & Security 2014
Faculty Advising 2014
Diversity Training Modules 1-3 2013
Blackboard Information Session 2013
Learning Outcomes – Dr. Tim Mottet 2011
Blackboard Communications Tools 2011
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Specialized Techniques in Cornea Transplantation 2016
The One, Two, Three of Retinopathy of Premature 2016
Providing Hope, Help and Connection for People New to Vision Loss 2016
Advance Diagnostics for Improving Toric Precision 2016
Glaucoma Surgery: Old and New 2016
The Effect of Non-Ocular Cancers on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa 2016
Slit Lamp Photography: The “Smart” Way 2016
6th
Annual Symposium on Enhancing Geriatric Understanding 2016
Role of the Office Staff in Malpractice Lawsuit 2015
Ophthalmic History Essentials: Clues to Finding the Diagnosis 2015
Compliance for the Ophthalmic ASC 2015
Pesky Quality Requirement Stuff for Scribes 2015
Refractive Cataract Surgery: How to Meet Patient Expectations 2015
Endothelial Keratoplasty: Understanding DSAEK and DME 2015
Patient Safety and Education Initiatives from FDA 2015
EHR vs Paper Litigations 2015
Pearls and Pitfalls of Visual Field and OCT Testing 2015
2014 ASORN Ophthalmic Update 2014
PUBLICATIONS:
Tang, R, Pardo, G., Hampton, L., Hamlin, M.B, Cole, LC, (1994), Retinal Changes Associated with
Tamixofen Treatment for Breast Cancer, Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual
Conference, Sarasota, FL

3. CONFERENCE PRESENATIONS:
Lam, T., Cole, L.C. (2016), Kertatometry Learning Workshop, Joint Commission of Allied Health
Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) Annual Continuing Education Program, Chicago, IL
Parker, M, Cole, L.C. (2016), Retinoscopy Learning Workshop, Joint Commission of Allied Health
Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) Annual Continuing Education Program, Chicago, IL
Parker, M, Cole, L.C. (2015), Retinoscopy Learning Workshop, Joint Commission of Allied Health
Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) Annual Continuing Education Program, Las Vegas, Nevada
Prestwood, J., Cole, L.C. (2015), Kertatometry Learning Workshop, Joint Commission of Allied Health
Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) Annual Continuing Education Program, Las Vegas, NV
Cole, L.C. (2014), Diabetic Macula Edema, New Findings. San Jacinto College, Pasadena, TX
Prestwood, J., Cole, L.C. (2014), Kertatometry Learning Workshop, Joint Commission of Allied Health
Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) Annual Continuing Education Program. Chicago, IL
Parker, M, Cole, L.C. (2014), Retinoscopy Learning Workshop, Joint Commission of Allied Health
Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) Annual Continuing Education Program, New Orleans, LA
Prestwood, J., Cole, L.C. (2013), Keratatometry Learning Workshop, Joint Commission of Allied Health
Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) Annual Continuing Education Program, New Orleans, LA
Parker, M, Cole, L.C. (2002), Retinoscopy Learning Workshop, Joint Commission of Allied Health
Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) Annual Continuing Education Program, Orlando, FL
Hargis, L., Cole, L.C. (2002), Slit Lamp Learning Workshop, Joint Commission of Allied Health
Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) Annual Continuing Education Program, Orlando, FL
Hargis, L., Cole, L.C. (2000), Slit Lamp Learning Workshop, Joint Commission of Allied Health
Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) Annual Continuing Education Program, Dallas, TX
Parker, M, Cole, L.C. (2000), Retinoscopy Learning Workshop, Joint Commission of Allied Health
Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) Annual Continuing Education Program, Dallas, TX
Tang, R, Pardo, G., Hampton, L., Hamlin, M.B, Cole, LC, (1994), Poster, Retinal Changes Associated
with Tamixofen Treatment for Breast Cancer, Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Annual Conference, Sarasota, FL
Farris, B, Cole, L.C. (1990) Clinical Procedures, Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in
Ophthalmology Continuing Education Program, Oklahoma City, OK
Cole, L.C., (1988) Certified Ophthalmic Skills Evaluator, Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in
Ophthalmology, Dean McGee Eye Institute, Oklahoma City, OK

4. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
San Jacinto College – Faculty 2009– present
Heritage Eye Center / Surgical Center -- COT 2003–2009
Arnold Schwartz, MD -- COT 2002–2003
Christenbury Eye Center -- COT 2000–2002
Heritage Eye Center / Surgical Center -- COT 1998–2000
University of Texas Medical Branch –- Ophthalmic Tech. II 1991–1998
Dean McGee Eye Institute -- COT 1982–1991
Oklahoma Summer Art Institute -- Counselor 1982
Alva Vision Center -- Optometric Assistant 1980-1982
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Eye Care Technology, San Jacinto College, Pasadena, TX
The following courses are taught at San Jacinto College-Central Campus
OPTS 2441 Ophthalmic Techniques
OPTS 2445 Advance Ophthalmic Techniques
OPTS 2350 Ophthalmic Surgical Techniques
OPTS 1315 Basic Contact Lens
OPTS 1405 Ophthalmic Dispensing
OPTS 2431 Advance Ophthalmic Dispensing
OPTS 2366 Practicum
OPTS 1166 Practicum
 All courses above use Blackboard for the distribution of course resources
 On-line / Distance Learning courses
 OPTS 1371 Anatomy & Physiology for Eye Care
 HPRS 1106 Essential of Medical Terminology
 HPRS 1105 Medical Law & Ethics
 HPRS 2200 Pharmacology for Healthcare Professions
Resident Program, University of Texas Medical Branch Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Galveston, TX
Retinoscopy & Refinement
Holmium LASER
YMCA / YWCA / Municipals Pools
Beginners / Intermediate Swim

5. SERVICE EXPERIENCE:
Support: San Jacinto College
Advisor, Eye Cons Organization
Mentor, Women of Integrity
Reviewer, San Jacinto College Scholarship Committee
Reviewer, LEAP /VALUE Rubric, General Education Outcomes Assessment
Member, Instructional Education Council
Member, Technology & Accessibility Review Committee
Member, Allied Health Department Chair Review Committee
Member, Student Life Funds Committee
Member, South Campus Diabetic Wellness Fair Committee
Vision screener, Kids Vison for Life See to Succeed
Vision screener, Community Health Fairs
 South Campus Diabetic Wellness Fair
 Superior Carrier Trucking Wellness Fair
 Atkinson Elementary Wellness Fair
 Delta Chemical Employee Wellness Fair
 Greater Houston Rotary Wellness Fair
 Jesssup Elementary Autumn Wellness Fair
Team Leader, Eye Stroll for Vision Fundraiser, Prevent Blindness of Texas, Houston Zoo
Volunteer, Shamrock Strut Fundraiser, Houston Eye Associate Foundation, Houston, TX
MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILCATIONS:
Texas Community College Teachers Association (TCCA)
Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology (ATPO)
Certified Opticians Association of Texas (COAT)
San Jacinto College Eye Care Technology Advisor Board
Vice-President (1990) Central Oklahoma Allied Personnel in Ophthalmology
Alumni, Aquarina Swim Club, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alumni, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook Professional Groups
SJC EyeCons (Administrator)
San Jacinto College
JCAHPO & ATPO
AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmologist)
Ophthalmic Technicians and Technologists
JCAHPO COA’s, COT’s and COMT’s
Ophthalmology
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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