Amercian association of certified orthoptists
Membership
The American Association of Certified Orthoptists (AACO) is a close network of orthoptists across North America, working together to promote both the profession and the individual member. A membership to the AACO comes with numerous benefits. Membership is only available to orthoptists.
AACO Member Types
A membership with the AACO is annual and comes with numerous benefits outlined below. One does not have to be employed in the United States to be a member of the AACO. Membership is only available to orthoptists.
Full Member
$250
For orthoptists with a valid, up to date American Orthoptic Council® (AOC®) Certification. You do not need to be working or living in the USA.
Associate Member
$250
For orthoptists without a valid, up to date American Orthoptic Council® (AOC®) Certification and/or orthoptists certified in another country.
Student Member
Free
For orthoptic students currently enrolled in an American Orthoptic Council® (AOC®) accredited fellowship training program. To join as a student, please contact the AACO.
Honorary Membership
Free
Conferred upon by the membership and awarded to non-orthoptists in recognition of outstanding contribution to orthoptics. Click on the button below for a list of the AACO's honorary members.
Unlimited Membership Benefits
Being a member of the AACO provides an orthoptist with many benefits.
Free or Discounted
Continuing Education
Free or discounted virtual CE opportunities. Discounted registration to the regional and national meetings. Access to the AACO Self Assessment Exam.
Free Access
BVOM
Free access to the Journal of Binocular Vision and Ocular Motility. Free access to archived issues of the American Orthoptic Journal (AOJ).
Online Community
Members Only Section
AACO members have unrestricted access to the NEW AACO online community. Stay connected with your peers or get help with your clinical and practice management issues.
Free Support
Practice Management
The AACO offers free practice management resources to her members. Information on billing for services as well as access to salary and benefit data.
Free Membership
International Orthoptic Association (IOA)
Your AACO membership provides you with automatic membership into the IOA. You have access to the members only benefits provided by the IOA and reduced registration fees to the International Orthoptic Congress.
Unlimited Opportunities to
Make A Difference
Being an Active member of the AACO grants you unlimited opportunities to shape the orthoptic profession. Participate in leadership roles, volunteer for international programs, support the education of our students, and have a voice in how the AACO progresses.
Contact
Bevin Bithell
AACO Membership Chair Membership@orthoptics.org