Paraoptometric News

June 26 deadline for the next CPC testing period

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00

The Commission on Paraoptometric Certification (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. The CPOT written and CPOT clinical examinations are offered only during the two-week testing periods during the May and November administrations. The next application deadline is June 26 for the August 8-22 testing period.

Everything you need to prepare for a CPC exam

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00

The Commission on Paraoptometric Certification (CPC) has announced the 2026 exam dates. To prepare for a CPC exam, start by reading and understanding the 2026 Paraoptometric Examination Candidate Handbook. The CPO, CPOA, CPOT and CPOC outlines are included in the handbook, making it a valuable tool in knowing what to study. Most of these resources are available in the EyeLearn Professional Development Hub for AOA members and nonmembers.

Prep course: CPOC

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00

Prepare with confidence for the CPOC certification exam with this comprehensive study course designed specifically for paraoptometrics. The course now includes an added practice assessment to help learners evaluate their knowledge and readiness before taking the exam. These resources provide targeted support for exam success, helping learners strengthen their coding and billing knowledge while preparing for certification.

Step into the story of optometry with free access to Hindsight

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00

The electronic edition of Hindsight: Journal of Optometry History, the official publication of the Optometric Historical Society and the premier journal on optometry history, is now free to all AOA members. Visit the Hindsight page to access digital versions. The Optometric Historical Society is a program of The AOA Foundation.