Graduates of the Optician/Technician Program may become certified by the American Board of Opticianry. Candidates must pass a written certifying examination given at various locations throughout the United States. Certification may be required by the state in which the optician plans to locate. Some states require licensing for opticians and many of these states use the ABO certification exam as part of their licensing process.

For more information, contact:

ABO/NCLE
6506 Loisdale Rd., Ste. #209
Springfield, VA 22150
Phone: 703-719-5800 or 800-296-1379
Fax: 703-719-9144
Website: http://www.abo-ncle.org

The Certified Paraoptometric Technician Examination is prepared and administered by the Commission on Paraoptometric Certification (CPC) with the assistance of Professional Testing Corporation. The purpose of this examination is to assure a level of knowledge to perform the function of a Certified Paraoptometric Technician. Those who successfully complete the examination will be certified with the Commission on Paraoptometric Certification as a Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPOT).

For more information, contact:

American Optometric Association
243 N. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63141-7881
Phone: 314-991-4100 or 800-365-2219 ext 4210 or 4135
Website: http://www.aoa.org
Email: cpc@aoa.org

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