Resource Category: Policies & Guidelines - Administration

When Do I Need an Independent Contractor Agreement? Optometrists who practise with another person or entity (organization or corporation) that is not an optometrist or a physician must be able…more

March 1997 From time to time, the College receives inquiries from patients with respect to the costs associated with the provision of uninsured services. In some instances, the inquiry is…more

During the registration process, accommodation requests by applicants with special needs are handled on a case-by-case. Accommodation requests associated with a process or exam that is administered by a third…more

Fall 2009 Most practitioners would agree that every person has a right to adequate health care regardless of their economic, social, or legal status. That said, the provision of health…more

January 20, 2016 Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish a fair process for members who are not practising in Ontario, but wish to maintain their registration with…more

November 2003 From time to time, the College becomes involved in issues relating to access to records. The law is clear that patients have the right to access the information…more

Revised: Aug. 2009 When an optometrist changes offices or retires from practice, patients have a right to expect that information in their clinical records will be available to them. You…more

Purpose The College of Optometrists of Ontario and the College of Opticians of Ontario have developed this joint document to assist optometrists and opticians who work together. It explains the…more