Legislation

Practicing Opticianry in Ontario

The role of the College of Opticians of Ontario and its authority are set out in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA). 

Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991

Click here to see the entire Regulated Health Professions Act

For regulations under this act, please see the following links:

• Ontario Regulation 260/18 – Patient Criteria Under Subsection 1 (6) of the Health Professions Procedural Code
• Ontario Regulation 261/18 – Information Prescribed Under Subsection 23 (2) of the Health Professions Procedural Code
• Ontario Regulation 262/18 – Prescribed Offences – Health Professions Procedural Code
• Ontario Regulation 39/02 - Certificates of Authorization
• Ontario Regulation 107/96 - Controlled Acts
• Ontario Regulation 59/94 - Funding for Therapy or Counselling for Patients Sexually Abused by Members

Opticianry Act, 1991 

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For regulations under this act, please see the following links:

• Ontario Regulation 713/93 – Examinations
• Ontario Regulation 219/94 – General
• Ontario Regulation 828/93 - Professional Misconduct
• Ontario Regulation 32/24 – Registration

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 

Click here to see AODA, 2005

For regulations under this act, please see the following links:

• O. Reg. 191/11 - INTEGRATED ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS
• 2016 Accessibility Plan and Policies for the College of Opticians of Ontario
• Customer Service Accessibility Policy
• Feedback Form*

*This feedback is collected under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Accessibility Standards for Customer Service

Click here to access the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Click here to see the Personal Health Information Protection Act.