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Information Session on Registration Renewal & Quality Assurance

The renewal season is now open! Please join us for an upcoming Registration Renewal & Quality Assurance Information Session on November 26, 2026.

The session will cover:

• Registration Renewal: How to renew, what information you'll need to provide, and what an approved renewal is.
• Quality Assurance Portfolio: What are your portfolio requirements, how to submit your materials, and the new portfolio dashboard.
• New Voluntary Demographic Survey: Introduced this year, the voluntary demographic survey aims to help the College better understand the diversity of the profession and the experiences of opticians working within it.

Webinar Details

Date: November 26, 2026, from 12:00 pm -1:00 pm

Speakers: Sarah Scott, Director, Policy & Governance; Stephanie Jung, Director, Registration; and Peggy Dreyer, Director, Professional Practice & Quality Assurance

Register here to attend. Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged.

In the meantime, the College of Opticians of Ontario is here to support you through the process of renewing your registration or submitting your Professional Portfolio. Please reach out to our teams with any questions:

• Contact [email protected] for questions about renewing your registration.
• Contact [email protected] for questions about your Professional Portfolio.