Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA) A CPOATM is a person who has attained national recognition via certification by demonstrating the ability to apply the concepts used in optometric care. Those who have successfully completed the appropriate examination(s) will be certified with the Commission on Paraoptometric Certification as a Certified Paraoptometric (CPO), Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA), Certified Paraoptometric Coder (CPOC), or Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPOT). This report summarizes the methodology used by the CPC to determine the appropriate passing standard for the Certified Paraoptometric Examination, Certified Paraoptometric Assistant Examination, and Certified Paraoptometric Technician Examination โ€“ Part 1 and Part 2.

Understanding the Context

The examinations were developed based on the test specifications derived from the latest role delineation study conducted in ... Certified Paraoptometric Assistant Review Course Part 2 (EyeLearn) (Marketplace - PS180) CPO Study Guide โ€“ book (PS-04B), digital download (PS-04D) or EyeLearn Self-Study Course for Paraoptometric Assistants and Technicians (Marketplace - PS01) Insurance Processing Flash Cards (Marketplace- PS21) Paraoptometric certification is a program developed by a respected panel of American Optometric Association (AOA) certified paraoptometrics and doctors of optometry, created to encourage continuing education and knowledge as the field of optometric assisting grows. Commission on Paraoptometric Certification (CPC) Who we are and what we do The CPC is a volunteer commission of the AOA comprised of certified paraoptometrics and doctors of optometry, that: Promotes certification of optometric staff through education and testing. Identifies core competencies required for each of its four certification designations by periodically conducting Job Task Analysis ...

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Bryan Wolynski, OD, FAAO, is an optometrist at Metro Community Health Centers and adjunct assistant clinical professor at SUNY College of Optometry. Dr. Wolynski has over 35 years of experience in the ... The Paraoptometric Resource Center and the Commission on Paraoptometric Certification provide education and testing to paraoptometric staff assuring they provide the highest level of vision care.