Optician Registration Application Form printable pdf download

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in registration with the College of Opticians of Ontario (the COO).

The following are the registration requirements for a certificate of registration (certificate) as a

Registered Optician with the COO:

Application Form: Completed ‘Optician Application Form’ (see below);

Combined registration and application fee: The combined registration and application fee is pro–rated, based on

the time of year your application is processed. *All fees include HST and must be made payable to the COO by either

Visa or MasterCard. Payment by personal cheque, certified cheque, money order, or cash is not accepted and will be

returned; below;

One colour passport-sized photograph: Please

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to view our ‘Photograph Submission Requirements’

checklist;

Completed ‘Verification of Dispensing Experience Form’ (see form below) or Proof of Completion of

Required Dispensing Experience from Teaching Institution: *Only applicable to “Accredited” and

“Non-

Accredited” education applicants;

Proof of graduation: If not already submitted, “Accredited” and “Non-Accredited” education applicants must provide

proof of successful completion and graduation from an accredited education program or an unaccredited program

(Canadian or International) approved by the Registration Committee of the COO.

Proof of successful completion of the ‘National Optical Sciences Examinations’ (Contact Lens and

Eyeglasses): If not already submitted, “Accredited” and “Non-Accredited” education applicants must provide proof of

successful completion of the examinations offered by the National Association of Canadian Optician Regulators

(NACOR).

Documentation to verify your legal name: Applicants who have never held a certificate of registration with

the COO must submit a notarized photocopy of their current passport, or driver’s license, or birth certificate.

you are submitting your birth certificate and the name that appears on it is not your current legal name you are

required to submit secondary proof of your legal name (E.g. Current passport or drivers license) ;

Documentation to verify your citizenship status in Canada: Applicants who have never held a certificate of

registration with the COO must submit a notarized photocopy of either, their Canadian passport, or Canadian birth

certificate, or permanent resident card, or record of landing (Pre 2001), or confirmation of permanent residence

(Post 2001), or current work permit, or current student visa.

*Submission of a notarized photocopy of a current Canadian passport or Canadian birth certificate is sufficient

documentation to verify both your legal name and Canadian citizenship.

Certificate of Being Insured under a Professional Liability Insurance Policy Form (‘COBI’), OR ‘Undertaking

Form: See Below.

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to learn more about the COBI or undertaking requirements;

10.

Letter of Standing: If not already submitted,

“Nationally

Registered” applicants must provide a

‘Letter of

Standing’

from all provinces they are registered in as an optician;

11.

Proof of education completed inside or outside of opticianry: If not already submitted and if applicable;

12.

Details of ‘Conduct Declaration’: If you answer ‘YES’ to any of the conduct questions, please provide full details

including any relevant documentation. For further guidance, please also click here to refer to the Registration Policy

dealing with 'Convictions, Findings and Ongoing Proceedings';

13.

Details if not in good standing in ‘Concurrent Registration Location(s)’: Provide full details as requested on the

application form if you are currently registered/license to practice opticianry or, another regulated profession other than

opticiancry, in a province other than Ontario or, in another country other than Canada.

Processing Timeline and Accommodations of Special Needs:

The processing of the registration application

is approximately 8 weeks from the date of receipt. For specific information regarding our registration timelines please

click here. If you have an accommodation request based on a special need please review our

‘Accommodations of Special Needs Policy’ which details the process for submitting a request.

Contact Information and Application Submission Instructions:

Should you have any questions regarding

the processing of your application please contact . Please submit all documents via mail to:

College of Opticians of Ontario, 85 Richmond St. W., Suite 902, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2C9

Final Approval:

You will be notified of any outstanding requirements with your registration application by email.

Please notify the College immediately of any change in your email address to ensure receipt of our correspondence. All

applicants will be notified by mail of the outcome of their application. Upon final approval of your application you will

receive a package by mail containing the following:

1. A letter confirming approval of your application;

2. Your photographic identification badge;

3. Your confirmation of payment receipt.

Optician Registration Application Form

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