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