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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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Work on the 2021 National Meeting is well underway. It will take place in New Orleans from November 13-15. More details will be available soon, but there is a discussion about offering it as a "hybrid" meeting with some sort of online access. Stay tuned!
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The IOA Congress 2020 to be held in June has been cancelled. It has been rescheduled for June 2022 in the same place, Liverpool UK.