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Commission on Opticianry Accreditation Web Site Index


About the Commission

Accreditation guide for an Opticianry Degree Program (.pdf file, 230 kb)

Accreditation guide for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Program (.pdf file, 200 kb)

Accredited Programs

Annual Report (2008-09) in Adobe reader form
This version you may use to fill in Section A.
Annual Report (2008-09) in Word This version you may use to add text to Sections B and C.
        Fall filers due October 1, 2008 (.pdf file, 95 kb)
        You may use either or both versions.
        You must submit two copies, one must be paper, one MAY be electronic as long as it is complete.

Annual Statistics, due spring 2009 (date to be announced) (.pdf file, 85 kb)
        This form can be filled out and e-mailed.

Application for Accreditation -- Degree (.pdf file, 100 kb)
        This form can be filled out, printed, and mailed.

Application for Accreditation -- Laboratory Certificate (.pdf file, 100 kb)
        This form can be filled out, printed, and mailed.

By-Laws (.pfd file, 85 kb)

Commissioners

Contributors

Essentials for an Ophthalmic Laboratory Program (.pdf file, 113 kb)

Essentials for an Opticianry Degree Program (.pdf file, 136 kb)

Evaluator's Handbook (.pdf file, 250 kb)

Evaluator's Check List (.pdf file, 210 kb)

Evaluator's Workshop

Fees

Financial Information
Fiscal Year 2007-08 Budget (.pdf file, 190 kb)
IRS form 990's and other charitible information from GuideStar.org

Forms for Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

HOME PAGE

Links to Opticianry Organizations

Policies and Procedures (.pdf file, 100 kb)

Program Fees

Safety and Environmental Checklist (.pdf file, 85 kb), or
Safety and Environmental Checklist (280 kb)
Word form that can be filled out and saved or printed, thanks to Tom Schulz.

Self Study Guide (.pdf file, 190 kb)

Schools



Commission HOME PAGE
Index of Pages
About the Commission
Forms for Programs
Commissioners
Evaluator's Workshop
Accredited Programs Essentials for an Opticianry Degree Program (.pdf file, 136 kb)
Contributors Essentials for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Program (.pdf file, 113 kb)
Links to Opticianry Organizations Frequently Asked Questions

DONATIONS to the Commission on Opticianry Accreditation are tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
The Commission depends on your support to continue its mission!

Contact Information
  Ellen Stoner, Director of Accreditation
PO Box 208
Hillsborough, NC 27278
ellen@coaccreditation.com

703/468-0566


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