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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Certified Ophthalmic Technician Certifying Organization Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology http://www.jcahpo.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Ophthalmic Technician Website
Certified Paraoptometric Assistant Certification 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 https://www.aoa.org/?sso=y Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No Certified Paraoptometric Assistant Website
Certified Paraoptometric Technician Certification Description The Certified Paraoptometric Technician 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 technician. Those who have successfully completed the examination will be certified with the Commission on Paraoptometric Certification as a Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPOT). Certifying Organization Commission on Paraoptometric Certification https://www.aoa.org/?sso=y Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No Certified Paraoptometric Technician Website
Certified Paraoptometric Technician - Practical Certification Description The CPOT™ practical examination is a hands‐on demonstration of specific skills required. Candidates must demonstrate their abilities at three testing stations. Certifying Organization Commission on Paraoptometric Certification https://www.aoa.org/?sso=y Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Paraoptometric Technician - Practical Website
Paraoptometric Coding Certification Certification Description A person who has attained national recognition via certification by demonstrating proficiency, and expertise, and validating superior knowledge in an optometric coding environment. Certifying Organization Commission on Paraoptometric Certification https://www.aoa.org/?sso=y Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Paraoptometric Coding Certification Website

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

Certifying Organization
Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
http://www.jcahpo.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Ophthalmic Technician Website

Certified Paraoptometric Assistant

Certification 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
https://www.aoa.org/?sso=y

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No

Certified Paraoptometric Assistant Website

Certified Paraoptometric Technician

Certification Description
The Certified Paraoptometric Technician 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 technician. Those who have successfully completed the examination will be certified with the Commission on Paraoptometric Certification as a Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPOT).

Certifying Organization
Commission on Paraoptometric Certification
https://www.aoa.org/?sso=y

Certified Paraoptometric Technician Website

Certified Paraoptometric Technician - Practical

Certification Description
The CPOT™ practical examination is a hands‐on demonstration of specific skills required. Candidates must demonstrate their abilities at three testing stations.

Certifying Organization
Commission on Paraoptometric Certification
https://www.aoa.org/?sso=y

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Paraoptometric Technician - Practical Website

Paraoptometric Coding Certification

Certification Description
A person who has attained national recognition via certification by demonstrating proficiency, and expertise, and validating superior knowledge in an optometric coding environment.

Certifying Organization
Commission on Paraoptometric Certification
https://www.aoa.org/?sso=y

Paraoptometric Coding Certification Website

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