Candidates 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.
EXAM APPLICATIONS:
Sent out in mid February by email.
Contact us if you want to take the exams and:
- You are not currently in an Orthoptic Program
- You are foreign orthoptist eligible to take the AOC certifying exams
- You are an orthoptist who let your certification lapse
The certifying exams are given in two parts. The written exam must be successfully completed prior to sitting the oral/practical exams.
WRITTEN EXAM:
A written exam, [taken electronically at a Pearson Vue Testing Center] will be scheduled with our staff liaison. It must be taken during the month of June. The location, date, and time is chosen by the candidate.
- Pearson Vue testing centers are all over the world
- Chosen testing center may differ from Orthoptic Program location
- International candidates may take the exam in their country
ORAL/PRACTICAL EXAM:
Date/location varies annually and can take place anytime from August to October.
2023 Oral/Practical exam: TBD
For more information or to discuss your eligibility to take the AOC Orthoptist Certifying Examinations, contact:
Leslie France: [email protected] or 608 233-5383
