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Peer and Practice Assessment Request for Proposals

The College has issued a Request for Proposals and is seeking responses from qualified individuals or firms to develop and support the implementation of a two-step Peer and Practice Assessment. Proposals will be accepted until July 7, 2023.

 A Peer and Practice Assessment is an in-depth assessment or review of an optician’s practice intended to determine whether they demonstrate the appropriate levels of knowledge, skills, judgement and will practice in accordance with the standards of the profession.

 The PPA is based on the National Competencies for opticianry and the COO’s Standards of Practice; it should be meaningful and effective and meet the principles of “Right Touch Regulation.”

 Click here to review the Request for Proposal document which outlines all of the details.