Optical Professions, Organizations, Regulatory Agencies and Regulations Flashcards
Organization responsible for certification of spectacle dispensing opticians
American Board of Opticianry (ABO)
Organization that focuses on education and training for opticians
National Academy of Opticianry (NAO)
Organization responsible for accrediting formal opticianry education programs
Commission on Opticianry Accreditation (COA)
Organization that represents and trains ophthalmic assistants and technicians
Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
Current day optical profession that was once called refracting opticians
Optometrists
Optical profession that is also a full medical doctor
Ophthalmologists
Organization that represents formal education in the United States
National Federation of Opticianry Schools (NFOS)
Organization that places primary focus on education and training for contact lens fitters/technicians
Contact Lens Society of America (CLSA)
Optical professional that is primarily responsible for fitting, fabrication, dispensing, and adjusting eyewear for the patient
Optician
Organization that places primary focus on education and training for opticians
National Academy of Opticianry (NAO)
Regulatory organization responsible for establishing standards for dress and safety eyewear
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Regulatory organization that is responsible for establishing standards for sports eyewear
American Society for Testing Material (ASTM)
Regulatory organization responsible for safety in the workplace
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Regulatory organization responsible for ensuring that patients may receive their prescription upon completion of the examination
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
