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:

Applications will be sent out in the Spring to all students in AOC Orthoptic Fellowship Programs.

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.

2025 Oral/Practical exam: Saturday, September 27, 2025

For more information or to discuss your eligibility to take the AOC Orthoptist Certifying Examinations, contact:

Leslie France: aoclesliefrance@gmail.com  or 608 233-5383