Source: http://ohio.aoa.org/x11532.xml
PARAOPTOMETRIC CERTIFICATION 2009 EXAM SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
ST. LOUIS, January 5, 2009—The Commission on Paraoptometric Certification has announced the schedule for the 2009 regional examinations as well as the dates and locations for the Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPOT) Practical Examination. The written examinations will be offered via computer at several hundred sites in the U.S., in addition to the current paper administration annually conducted at Optometry’s Meeting®. Computerized administration offers more flexibility in scheduling and reduces the need for travel. The examinations will be offered daily during four, eight-day testing periods as follows:
2009 Written Examination Dates | Application Deadline |
February 7-14, 2009 Closed | December 20, 2008 Closed |
May 16-23, 2009 | March 28, 2009 |
June 26, 2009 | May 15, 2009 |
August 15-22, 2009 | June 27, 2009 |
November 14-21, 2009 | September 29, 2009 |
2009 CPOT Practical Exam Date | Application Deadline |
June 27, 2009 | May 15, 2009 |
October 17, 2009 | September 5, 2009 |
The Certified Paraoptometric Examinations are prepared and administered by the American Optometric Association, Commission on Paraoptometric Certification (CPC). The purpose of the examinations is to ensure a level of knowledge to perform the functions of a Certified Paraoptometric at each appropriate level.
Please refer to the AOA web site (http://www.aoa.org/x11157.xml) for application information.
Contact the CPC office with questions at (800) 365-2219 ext. 4135 or via email, dmleuschke@aoa.org.
The Paraoptometric Certification Program is generously supported by an educational grant from CIBA Vision® A Novartis Company.