The Certified Paraoptometric Examinations are prepared and administered by the American Optometric Association, Commission on Paraoptometric Certification (CPC) with the assistance of the Professional Testing Corporation and regional test centers. The purpose of the examinations are to ensure a level of knowledge to perform the functions of a Certified Paraoptometric at each appropriate level. Those who have successfully completed the appropriate examination will be certified with the Commission on Paraoptometric Certification as a Certified Paraoptometric (CPO), Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA), or Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPOT).
Fees and Registration
The fee for the Paraoptometric Exam, depends on the exam and examinee status.
Registration is coordinated through the actual testing company and can be done by completing and mailing in the application form. Certain requirements must be met prior to receiving approval to take an exam. Please refer to the Web site listed below for detailed information.
An application to take a certification exam is available online. Before you apply, review the Certification Levels (CPO, CPOA, and CPOT) to learn about eligibility rules and application procedures.
Below are the upcoming national testing dates available at the Atwood Testing Center:
Test Preparation
Please refer to the Paraoptometric Web site listed below for detailed information regarding test preparation.
Paraoptometric Web Site (American Optometric Association)
www.aoa.org/x4992.xml
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