• Manuals & Downloads
• Certification
  • 2010 Certification Renewal Update
  • Commission on Paraoptometric Certification Directory
  • About the Commission on Paraoptometric Certification
    • General Information
    • CPC Receives NCCA Accreditation
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Certification Levels
    • Certified Paraoptometric (CPO)
      • Study Outline
      • CPO Handbook for Candidates - PDF
      • CPO Sample Test Questions
      • Request for Special Needs Accomodations (.pdf)
    • Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA)
      • Study Outline
      • CPOA Handbook for Candidates - PDF
      • CPOA Sample Test Questions
      • Request for Special Needs Accomodations (.pdf)
    • Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPOT)
      • Study Outline
      • CPOT Written Handbook for Candidates - PDF
      • CPOT Practical Handbook for Candidates - PDF
      • CPOT Sample Test Questions
      • Request for Special Needs Accomodations (.pdf)
  • Exams & Education
    • Exam Dates and Locations
    • Optometric Assistant/Technician Training Programs
    • Renewal
    • Application to Take an Exam
    • LaserGrade Online Tutorial and Sample Test
  • Tools & Services
    • Year in Review of 2008 Examination Candidates Available
    • Study Resources
    • Call for Testimonials
    • Is your practice 100% certified?
    • Promote Your Credentials
    • Veterans
      • Checklist for Certification Reimbursement for Active Duty or Veterans
      • Checklist for Certification Reimbursement for Eligible Children and Spouses
    • Military
      • Ophthalmic Career Field Education and Training Plan (.pdf)
      • Military Examination Administration Form
      • Application to Take an Exam
  • Certification E-Newsletter Archive
  • Apply for an exam in 2010
• Paraoptometric Member Benefits
• Paraoptometric Section
  • Join the Paraoptometric Section
  • Pay Your Section Dues Online
  • Education Services
    • AOA Online Paraoptometric Training – Navigator Program (OPT-N)
      • Paraoptometric Online Training Courses
      • PS Online Training - Survey
    • Online Continuing Education Program
    • Continuing Education Article Archive
    • Self Study Course for Paraoptometric Assistants and Technicians
    • Home Study Education Modules
      • The ABCs of Optical Dispensing Module
      • Soft Contact Lens Wear & Care Module
      • Practice Management 101 Module
      • Ophthalmic Dispensing Module
      • Anatomy and Physiology Module
      • Special Procedures Module
      • Fitting Toric Soft Contact Lenses
      • Optimizing Efficiency in the Optical Dispensary
    • Continuing Education Finder
    • Speakers' Bureau
      • Speakers’ Bureau Directory
      • Speakers' Bureau Criteria for Lecturers
    • Article Submission Process
  • Non-CE Services
    • Continuing Education Log
    • Paraoptometric Recognition Week
    • Practice Efficiency Survey Results
    • PS Council Seeking Candidates for 2010-2011
    • 2009-2010 Paraoptometric Section Council
    • Material Requests
    • A Message From the Chair
    • Awards Criteria and Recognition Events
    • Paraoptometric Section E-Newsletter
  • Optometry's Meeting® 2009 Photo Gallery
  • Paraoptometric of the Year Photo Gallery
  • Paraoptometric Volunteer Opportunities
  • Active Paraoptometric (PS) Member Survey 2008
    • Full Survey Results
  • Paraoptometrics Are an Indispensable Asset
  • Bylaws
  • Practice Efficiencies Survey

Paraoptometrics Are an Indispensable Asset

Every year, the AOA salutes paraoptometrics for their contributions to patients and doctors of optometry. No matter what the title, paraoptometrics help in the delivery of quality eye health care.

From continuing education courses to certification study aids, the AOA provides resources and opportunities to build paraoptometric staff skills.

More details on Paraoptometric Recognition Week >>

Recognize the value. Celebrate their success.

AOA Paraoptometric Resources

• Online Paraoptometric Training - Navigator Program
  (OPT-N)
• Certification
• Education Modules
• Paraoptometric Section Membership
• Manuals
• Paraoptometric of the Year
• Advance Your Practice brochure (.pdf)