What is required to take the ABO exam?

What is required to take the ABO exam?

You must be at least 18 years old, and a high school graduate or have earned a GED or the equivalent in order to take the exams. ABO-NCLE reserves the right to require that you produce proof of eligibility at any time.

Are Opticians in demand?

In Alberta, the 3231: Opticians occupational group is expected to have an above-average annual growth of 2% from 2019 to 2023. In addition to job openings created by employment turnover, 20 new positions are forecasted to be created within this occupational group each year.

Is an optician a doctor?

Opticians are eye care professionals but not officially “eye doctors,” and they cannot give eye exams. They are technicians trained to fit eyeglass lenses and frames and contact lenses to correct vision problems.

Which states require licensing of opticians?

South Carolina was the first state to require licensing of opticians, in 1917. Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island passed legislation in the 1930s. A second wave of states (12) adopted licensing legislation between 1949 and 1957.

What qualifications do you need to become an optician?

Education and Training for Opticians. Opticians typically have a high school diploma or equivalent and learn job skills through on-the-job training.

How do you become an optician?

A high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement for an optician. However, you can earn an associate’s degree or certification to increase your hiring potential. Most states also require that you obtain an optician’s license.

What subjects are needed to become an optician?

To become an Optician one should have to attain at least a Bachelor’s degree in Science with Biology and Physics as the main subjects. Opticians possess the ability to understand mathematical and scientific information; accuracy and attention to detail; the ability to adapt to new techniques and instruments.