December 8, 2017: This workshop is full. The College will not be accepting further registrations. Past College president and past Quality Assurance chair Dr. David White will take you through…plus
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Engaging Patients in Patient Safety
We know that patients and families have valuable experiences and perspectives to share when it comes to the quality and safety of their care, but engaging in those conversations can…plus
Members: Mandatory eLearning Module Now Online
This fall, to renew your certificate of registration, you will be required to complete the College’s new elearning module, « Professionalism, Ethical Decision Making and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of…plus
Notice of Revocation of Certificate of Registration – Alvin John Metzger (a.k.a. John Metzger)
On May 17, 2017, a Panel of the Discipline Committee of the College of Optometrists of Ontario found Alvin John Metzger (a.k.a. John Metzger) guilty of professional misconduct and ordered…plus
Announcing the new Ontario Health Regulators website
In 2017, the Federation of Health Regulatory Colleges of Ontario created www.ontariohealthregulators.ca. The OHR website is the one-stop gateway to the websites of all the health regulators in Ontario. From…plus
Circulation: A Proposal to Appoint All Public Members to the Discipline Committee
This proposed by-law amendment would help facilitate the appointment of properly constituted panels for Discipline hearings. Under the current College by-laws, all members of Council are appointed to the Discipline…plus
Request for Proposals: Alternate Canadian Entry-to-Practice Examination
The College of Optometrists of Ontario (“College”) is inviting proposals from organizations interested in the development and implementation of an alternate Canadian examination to assess entry-level knowledge, skills and judgment…plus
Fair Registration Practices Report: 2016
The College has completed its Fair Registration Practices Report for 2016. Read it here
New Drugs Added to Prescribing List
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) has announced it has expanded the list of drugs that optometrists may prescribe for the treatment of eye and vision conditions. As of…plus
Recirculation: Proposed Amendments to Registration Regulation and College By-laws
In late fall of last year, the College circulated several proposed amendments to the Registration Regulation and College by-laws: the addition of a good character clause, the addition of a…plus