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Certification Levels



Commission on Paraoptometric Certification announces fee increase for 2008 exams.

Certified Paraoptometric (CPO)

Certified Paraoptometric (CPO)The Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) exam tests for proficiency in the following areas of optometric assisting:

  • Basic Science
  • Clinical Principles & Procedures
  • Ophthalmic Optics & Dispensing
  • Professional Issues

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Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA)

Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA) The Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA) exam tests for proficiency in the following areas of optometric assisting:

  • Practice Management
  • Ophthalmic Optics $amp; Procedures
  • Basic Procedures
  • Special Procedures
  • Refractive Status Of The Eye And Binocularity
  • Basic Ocular Anatomy And Physiology

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Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPOT)

Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPOT)The Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPOT) exam tests for proficiency in the following areas of optometric assisting:

  • Pre-Testing Procedures
  • Clinical Procedures
  • Ophthalmic Optics And Dispensing
  • Refractive Status Of The Eye And Binocularity
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Practice Management

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