Course Certification 

 The course has been certified by the Commission on Paraoptometric Certification (CPC), a distinguished volunteer commission of the American Optometric Association (AOA). The CPC is comprised of certified paraoptometrics and doctors of optometry who promote the certification of optometric staff through rigorous education and testing. The CPC also actively promotes the value of paraoptometrics within the optometric community, to educators, students, and the public. Their primary role involves the development of paraoptometric examinations, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) standards. The CPC offers four certification examinations, three of which are nationally accredited by the NCCA, providing a robust and credible pathway for paraoptometric certification. 

Exam Schedule

At the successful conclusion of our course, the attended will be able to sit for the Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) examination. The CPC determines the schedule for the examinations. The CPO, CPOA, and CPOC examinations are administered during an established two-week testing period four times yearly, Monday through Saturday excluding holidays, at computer-based testing facilities managed by Prometric. The CPOT written and CPOT clinical examinations are offered only during the two-week testing periods during the May and November administrations.  For the current exam schedule visit the following link from the Commission on Paraoptometric Certification.