RECENT NEWS

February 4, 2025
Sign up for COO Focus Groups and share your feedback!

The College is looking for opticians to join us for a virtual focus group discussion about current trends in your practise environment. Your insights will help to guide the Board of Directors as it works to set the College’s strategic priorities for the next three years. [ read more ]

September 27, 2024
This Fall the COO is looking for Members of the Public who want to Get Involved as an Appointed Member of COO Committees

The COO is seeking non-opticians to serve on its committees as Appointed Members. Committees make decisions in areas such as registration, quality assurance, investigations, and discipline, and make recommendations to the COO’s Board of Directors on policy related matters. [ read more ]

September 10, 2024
COO September 2024 Board Meeting

You are invited to join the Board of Directors meeting on YouTube. Details below. [ read more ]

July 12, 2024
Free On-Demand Continuing Education and Changes to Self-Directed Continuing Education Hours

The COO is pleased to announce changes have recently been made to Self-Directed Continuing Education Hours and the COO has added free CE to the website. [ read more ]

PUBLIC BLOG

What to Expect When You Visit an Optician

Whether you’re visiting an optician for the first time or a seasoned glasses or contact lens wearer, understanding what to expect can make your visit smoother and more productive. [ read more ]

REGISTRANT BLOG

Introducing the Inactive Class: A New Path for Opticians in Transition

Are you hoping to maintain your professional standing with the College while you’re not actively practicing as an optician? Maybe you’re on maternity or health leave, you’re retired or you’re simply no longer practising at the moment. [ read more ]

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