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June 30, 2023 - News

Special Board meeting on July 11, 2023

We invite you to join the next virtual Board of Directors meeting on YouTube. Details below:

June 27, 2023 - News

Peer and Practice Assessment Request for Proposals

The College is seeking Proposals 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.

May 8, 2023 - News

Join the June 2023 Board Meeting on YouTube

We invite you to join the next Board of Directors meeting on YouTube.

May 2, 2023 - News

Share feedback on proposed 2024-2028 registration fees

The College’s Board of Directors will meet in June to decide the registration fees for the 2024-2028 renewal years. The Board is seeking feedback before making a final decision.

May 2, 2023 - News

Welcome to the profession webinar for new ROs

Recently the COO held a webinar for all recently registered opticians. If you missed the webinar, you can watch it here.

April 17, 2023 - News

Join the April COO Board Meeting on YouTube!

We invite you to join the next virtual Board of Directors meeting on YouTube. Details below:

April 14, 2023 - News

Registration Policies: We want to hear from you!

The College is seeking stakeholder feedback on three new proposed policies. All three policies relate to registration requirements for new and existing opticians

February 24, 2023 - News

March 6, 2023 Board Meeting

Join the COO board meeting on Youtube!

December 13, 2022 - News

COO Closed to Observe Holidays

To all our registrants, friends and colleagues we wish you happiness and health this holiday season and into the coming year! The College of Opticians of Ontario will be closed on the following dates:

December 9, 2022 - News

Earn Continuing Education Credits

The College of Opticians is currently working with optician regulatory boards from across Canada to develop a multiple choice online assessment that will be used to assist internationally trained opticians determine if their level of skills and knowledge are comparable to an optician in Canada.  

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