Optician Reinstatement

If your certificate of registration was suspended within the last three years, you may reinstate your registration with the College by completing the online reinstatement form below, and submitting the following:

• Professional Liability Insurance certificate if you are currently employed or intend to be employed in any setting where you will be performing the controlled act of dispensing.
• Notarized copies of your employment eligibility documents (if the information you previously provided is no longer current).
• If applicable, a Certificate of Standing Form and letters of standing from any governing body with which you are registered in any jurisdiction.
• If applicable, proof of graduation from any post-secondary program you may have completed outside of opticianry that you have not previously reported to the College.

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Requirement to demonstrate currency of practice

Effective July 1, 2024, Registered Opticians must demonstrate, on an ongoing basis, that their skills and knowledge are “current”, e.g. up to date, based on recent practice experience. You will be required to declare your practice hours every year at annual renewal. Those who have engaged in at least 500 practice hours within the previous three-year period will be considered current. While you are eligible to reinstate now, you must demonstrate going forward that you engaged in at least 500 practice hours within the previous three years, or you will not be eligible to continue to hold a Registered Optician certificate. Opticians who have not practised for at least 500 hours within the previous three years will have the option of completing a refresher program.

Detailed information about the currency requirements may be found here.