Career Details

Certified Paraoptometric Assistant

Description

The Certified Paraoptometric Assistant Examination is prepared and administered by the American Optometric Association, Commission on Paraoptometric Certification (CPC), with the assistance of the Professional Testing Corporation. The purpose of this examination is to confirm a level of knowledge necessary to perform the functions of a paraoptometric assistant. Those who have successfully completed the examination will be certified with the Commission on Paraoptometric Certification as a Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA).

Certifying Organization

Commission on Paraoptometric Certification

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certifying Organization

International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology

Type

A - Core

Certifying Organization

International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology

Type

A - Core

Certifying Organization

American Board of Opticianry and the National Contact Lens Examiners

Type

B - Advanced

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