Opticians
The College of Opticians of Ontario (COO) regulates the profession of opticianry in Ontario. The COO is dedicated to supporting opticians in their delivery of high quality, safe and ethical care to the public of Ontario.
Registration Requirements
To practise as an optician in Ontario, internationally educated opticians must hold a Certificate of Registration and meet the requirements set out by the COO. To become eligible for the Certificate of Registration, internationally educated opticians must meet the following registration requirements:
- Applicant must be either a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or hold a valid employment authorization
- Successful completion of the NACOR National Registration Exam
- Completion of an English or French Language Assessment
- The Committee will consider the applicant’s:
- International education;
- Professional experience;
- Licence to practise in their home country;
- Licensing examination enabling them to practise in their home country;
- Continuing education information;
- Other pertinent information relating to registration as an optician in Ontario.
For more details, please visit the College of Opticians of Ontario website.
How the Access Centre Can Help
The Access Centre within HFO MRA can assist internationally educated opticians on their path to practise by providing advisory services by appointment via telephone, in-person or Skype.
If you have previously registered as a client of the Access Centre and are seeking services offered to registered clients or have questions regarding any aspect of the licensure process, please call 416-862-2200 or toll free 1-800-596-4046 or e-mail AccessCentre@HealthForceOntario.ca.
If you are not a registered client of the Access Centre and would like detailed information on the licensing process for internationally educated respiratory therapists, please register online.
Information Sessions
Information sessions bring together groups of internationally educated health professions with a common goal. These sessions focus on various aspects of the registration process. Learn more.
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