Free Paraoptometric and Support Staff Membership Signup
Get access to AOA-exclusive staff training and career development tools. All staff of AOA member doctors can join as AOA associate members for free.
Give Your Staff Free AOA Membership
Practicing AOA member doctors can sponsor eligible paraoptometric and support staff who work with them at the same practice location as AOA associate members at no additional membership cost.
What is AOA associate membership? AOA associate membership is open to non-optometrists and doctors of optometry practicing outside the United States. On this page, it refers specifically to eligible paraoptometric and support staff who are sponsored by an AOA member doctor.
Associate membership connects your team with optometry-specific education, professional development, member savings and opportunities to become more engaged in the profession.
Already added your staff? See the benefits available to them.
Benefits That Support Your Team
Build Staff Skills
Give your team access to optometry-specific training, continuing education and professional development through AOA EyeLearn .
Support Professional Growth
Help staff members expand their professional knowledge, strengthen practical skills, remain current and continue growing in their roles.
Extend Your Member Value
Put more of your AOA membership to work by connecting your staff with benefits and resources they can use throughout the year.
What Your Staff Can Access
Once enrolled as AOA associate members, eligible staff can access:
- Paraoptometric training, continuing education and professional development through AOA EyeLearn.
- Member rates for AOA events, including Optometry’s Meeting®.
- AOA and paraoptometric publications, newsletters and member communications.
- National volunteer, networking and recognition opportunities.
- Discounts on select education and professional-development materials.
See All Staff Membership Benefits
Need Help?
Visit the enrollment help article for step-by-step guidance, assistance with large staff rosters and answers to common questions about the sponsorship process.
You may also contact AOA Member Services.
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