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Certification Exam Prep Sessions

Upcoming Sessions

Attend these on-site prep sessions at our ACE 2024 Program in Chicago!

CDOS and ROUB Certification Exam Prep Session
Friday, October 18, 2024, at 12:00–3:40 p.m. Credits: 3.00 IJCAHPO
Craig Simms, BSc, COMT, ROUB, CDOS, Kingston, ON, Canada
Description: This session is designed to prepare the attendee by providing a general overview of the content areas for the IJCAHPO CDOS and ROUB multiple-choice certification exams. It will review content pertinent to both examinations, including ultrasound physics, followed by a discussion of topics specific to each examination.

Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) Certification Exam Prep Session
Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 12:00–3:40 p.m. Credits: 3.00 IJCAHPO
Craig Simms, BSc, COMT, ROUB, CDOS, Kingston, ON, Canada
Prerequisite: COT certification or proof of enrollment in an accredited COMT program and verification from the program director will be required.
Description: This course is designed to prepare the attendee by providing a general review of the content areas for the IJCAHPO COMT multiple-choice certification exam and the following clinical skills: versions and ductions, pupil evaluation, fundus photography and fluorescein phases, ocular motility and manual lensometry.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Certification Exam Prep Session
Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 8:00–11:40 a.m.
Christine McDonald, COE, COA, ROUB, OSC, Fenton, MO
Prerequisite: Participants should have a basic knowledge of eye anatomy, physiology and comprehension of the COA examination content areas. A minimum of six months work experience in ophthalmology is helpful.
Description: This course is designed to prepare the attendee for the IJCAHPO COA multiple-choice certification exam. This prep course will provide a general review of all content areas covered in the COA certification examination.

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) Certification Exam Prep Session
Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 12:00–3:40 p.m. Credits: 3.00 IJCAHP
Carla Blackburn, BSc, COMT, CDOS, ROUB, Nepean, ON, Canada
Prerequisite: COA certification or proof of enrollment in an accredited COT program and verification from the program director will be required.
Description: This course is designed to prepare the attendee by providing a general review of the content areas for the IJCAHPO COT multiple-choice certification exam and the following clinical skills: retinoscopy, refinement, ocular motility, cover and alternate cover testing, keratometry, lensometry, tonometry and visual fields.


*Disclaimer: IJCAHPO does not require nor guarantee a passing score on the COA, COT, COMT, or CDOS and ROUB examinations with the purchase of and participation in the IJCAHPO COA, COT, COMT, or CDOS and ROUB certification examination preparation courses. Course material is based on the instructor’s interpretation of the content areas outlined in the IJCAHPO Criteria for Certification and Recertification Handbook. The instructors of this review course have no direct knowledge of the specific certification exam questions.