As health care professionals working in Ontario, optometrists may be asked to complete Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) applications on behalf of their patients. The Ontario Ministry is streamlining this…more
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Scope of Practice Change Proposals for Ontario Optometry
The profession of optometry in Ontario has been working on regulatory changes to expand the scope of practice for optometrists. A tripartite working group, consisting of the College of Optometrists…more
Council Highlights – June 21, 2024
Council met on Friday, June 21, 2024, for a regularly scheduled meeting. During this meeting, Council approved several motions that were brought forward by the Audit/Finance/Risk, Registration, Quality Assurance, and…more
Council Highlights – March 22, 2024
Council met on Friday, March 22, 2024, for a regularly scheduled meeting. During this meeting, Council received a presentation from Dr. Zubin Austin, and approved four motions that were brought…more
COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRISTS SUBMITS 2023 COLLEGE PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT FRAMEWORK REPORT
Overview The College Performance Measurement Framework, CPMF, is a tool that requires all health regulatory colleges to report on their performance in the standards that the Ministry deems are best…more
Council Highlights – January 19, 2024
At the Council meeting on January 19, 2024, Council elected the Executive Committee below: Thank you to all Council members who put their names forward for this year’s Executive Committee…more
Notice: College Closed December 22, 2023 afternoon – January 1, 2024
Please note the College will be closed from the afternoon of Friday, December 22, 2023, through Monday, January 1, 2024. The College will not respond to emails or phone calls…more
Council Highlights – December 8, 2023
Council met on Friday, December 8, 2023 for a regularly scheduled meeting. During this meeting Council approved two motions that were brought forward by the Audit/Finance/Risk Committee. Audit/Finance/Risk CommitteeCouncil approved…more
Council Elections Results – October 2023
We are pleased to announce the results for the recent Council Election to fill two seats in District 5 (Provincial). The following optometrists have been elected for three-year terms starting…more
Council Highlights – September 15, 2023
Council met in a hybrid environment on Friday, September 15 where they received a presentation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Dr. Carys Massarella, M.D., and passed several motions from…more