LibGuides: Opticianry: Career & Professional Development

National Opticianry Organizations

There are four national organizations that are fundamental to opticianry in Canada: the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC), the Opticians Council of Canada (OCC), the National Association of Canadian Optician Regulators (NACOR) and the Canadian Association of Optician Educators (CAOE). A fifth body, the National Examination Committee (NEC) is a sub-committee of NACOR.

NACOR. (2019). Canadian Opticianry. Retrieved July 22, 2019, from https://nacor.ca/about/education-training/canadian-opticianry/

National Association of Canadian Optician Regulators (NACOR) NACOR: National Association of Canadian Optician Regulators 2709-83 Garry Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4J9 Phone: (204) 949-1950 Fax: (204) 949-9153 Watts: 1-866-949-1950 general@nacor.ca
Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) Opticians Association of Canada 2706 – 83 Garry Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4J9 CANADA Phone. 1.204.982.6060 Toll Free. 1.800.847.3155 Facsimile. 1.204.947.2519
Opticians Council of Canada (OCC) The Opticians Council of Canada is the forum for member organizations to work toward achieving common goals that enhance vision care in Canada. Our Member Organizations include: National Association of Canadian Optician Regulators and
Ontario Opticians Association (OOA) P.O. Box #23518, Dexter P.O. 5899 Leslie Street Willowdale, Ontario M2H 3R9 Email: info@ontario-opticians.com Call: 905-709-4141 Fax: 416-981-8759 Toll Free: 1-877-709-4141
College of Opticians of Ontario The College of Opticians of Ontario 90 Adelaide Street W., Suite 300, Toronto, ON M5H 3V9 Phone: 416-368-3616 Toll-Free (Ontario): (800) 990-9793 Fax: 416-368-2713 Toll-Free Fax (Ontario): (800) 990-9698

National Optical Sciences Examination Links

Professional Certification

Seneca's Opticianry program is recognized by the College of Opticians of Ontario. To practice in Ontario as a Registered Optician, you must pass the national registration examination, among other requirements. You can find more information on how to become an optician at the Opticians Council of Canada.

As a graduate of this program, you may pursue future career options within:

Retail optical dispensaries
Contact lens clinics
Medical clinics
Health care delivery team

Need to know more about your application and/or the application process? Reach out to our admissions advisers for assistance.

Program Co-ordinator: Tatiana Mighiu

416.491.5050 ext. 22196
Admissions@senecapolytechnic.ca

Opticianry Job Sites

Becoming a Registered Optician

Graduate from a program accredited by National Association of Canadian Opticianry Regulators (NACOR) and College of Opticians of Ontario.
Pass the licensing exams offered by the NACOR
Apply to the College of Opticians of Ontario (the opticianry regulatory body in Ontario) and pay registration fees