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Orthoptist Certifying ExaminationsCandidates completing AOC Orthoptic Fellowship Programs must have the approval of their supervising orthoptist to sit the exams. International orthoptists must meet requirements listed in the guidelines. The certifying exams are given in two parts: the written exam must be successfully completed prior to sitting the oral/practical exams. JUNE: A written exam, [now electronic through Pearson Vue Testing Centers] will be scheduled, with our staff liaison, to be taken during the month of June; location, date and time chosen by the candidate.
Oral/Practical Exam: date/location varies annually: August to October. 2020 Oral/Practical exam: SATURDAY, August 22nd in Philadelphia, PA Exam applications go out in mid February by email: Contact us if you want to take the exams and:
For more information or to discuss your eligibility to take the AOC Orthoptist Certifying Examinations, contact: Leslie France: [email protected] or 608 233-5383 |
| Last Updated on Friday, March 13, 2020 09:46 AM |
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Updated! Work on the 2021 National Meeting is well underway. Due to public health concerns as a result of the coronaviirus and the effects of Hurricane Ida, the meeting now will take place ONLINE. The dates are November 13-15. CLICK HERE for details. (posted 9/1/2021)
The deadline to renew your AACO membership was June 30! Members who did not renew by that date are now suspended unless a waiver was requested. To reinstate your membership, CLICK HERE.(Be sure to have your dues renewal notice handy.)
The AACO printed member directory is in production and should be ready to mail sometime in September. A contact information update email was sent to all members in early August. If you have a new address, phone number or workplace, be sure to get that in to the AACO administrative office as soon as possible. (posted 9/1/2021)