College of OPTOMETRISTS of Ontario

College of Optometrists of Ontario

The College of Optometrists of Ontario (COO) is the governing body for optometrists in Ontario. The Office of the Fairness Commissioner (OFC) oversees the registration practices of the COO to ensure that they are transparent, objective, impartial and fair for anyone who wants to practise as an optometrist in this province.

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Registration Practices Assessment Report — Summary (Optometrists)

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2010

Applications to Practise Processed by the COO in 2010
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	75	2	43	27	0	147
Applicants who became members	50	2	42	29	0	123

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2009

Website Review: The COO reviewed, revised and reorganized its website, including registration information, application packages, and frequently asked questions (FAQs), to ensure that information is complete, easy to find, and easy to understand.

For a description of all OFC-monitored developments for this profession for 2009, see the 2009-2010 Annual Report.

Applications to Practise Processed by the COO in 2009
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	54	6	43	30	0	133
Applicants who became members	59	6	39	16	0	120

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2008

Applications to Practise Processed by the COO in 2008
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	48	3	45	21	0	117
Applicants who became members	41	2	37	10	0	90

During the fall and winter of 2007-2008, the OFC undertook a study of the COO to understand its 2007 registration practices and establish baseline data and information. PDF

The COO uses the following outside organization/s to assess the qualifications of its applicants:

The College of Optometrists of Ontario falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

The OFC does not assess credentials, handle complaints or intervene in particular cases. Our mandate is one of systemic change. Please contact the COO for further information about your ability to practise as an optometrist in Ontario.

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