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How Do I Become an Orthoptist?
There are two accredited teaching programs in Canada. Both programs are accredited by the Accreditation Canada. Candidates to the Orthoptic programs must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognized university. Applicants will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and be able to relate well to children and adults. Orthoptic teaching in Canada is a minimum of 24 months. The Halifax training centre at Dalhousie University offers a third thesis year in order to complete a Masters degree. Orthoptic training involves both lecture and extensive clinical experiences. The core of orthoptic learning includes:
Training culminates in a three-part national examination, set by the Canadian Orthoptic Council. In the final year, the student is eligible to apply to write a multiple choice examination in May. Upon successful completion of the written, the candidate is invited to sit the practical and oral portions of the examination. These are held in June of each year in conjunction with the Canadian Ophthalmological Society Annual Meeting. The location of the meeting rotates between Western, Central and Eastern Canada. Each training program has information specific to its site, please see below for contact instructions. |
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| Halifax Teaching Program Program Chair: Darren Oystreck Clinical Vision Science Program IWK Health Centre, 5850 University Ave. PO BOX 9700, Halifax, NS B3K 6R8 email: orthoptics@iwk.nshealth.ca www.cvs.healthprofessions.dal.ca |
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| Saskatoon Teaching Program Program Director: Joel Hyndman Orthoptic Clinic, Eye Care Center, Saskatoon City Hospital 701 Queen St., Saskatoon, SK S7K 0M7 email: joel.hyndman@saskhealthregion.ca Phone: (306) 655-8094 Fax: (306) 655-8119 www.orthoptics.ca |
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