College of Opticians of Alberta

05/06/2026

Reminder that a new Continuing Competence Program begins July 1st, 2026, and the current CCP requirements must be completed by June 30th!

04/22/2026

Reminder that the period to apply for the College's council positions is open!

Click the link below for more details and for the nomination package!

Download the COA council nomination package and find details pertaining to our open 2026 council positions.

04/22/2026

Reminder that the Annual Update webinar is coming up on Sunday May 3rd from 1pm to 2pm on zoom! All registered opticians are invited to attend and apply it toward their continuing competence! Click the link below for more details and to register!

All registered members are invited to join the 2026 Annual Report Webinar by the College of Opticians of Alberta!

04/08/2026

The COA’s Annual Update Webinar is approaching once again, and will take place Sunday May 3rd 2026, 1pm - 2pm on Zoom! All registered opticians are invited to attend! The update aligns with our Annual Report, which is to be submitted by the College to the Government of Alberta in 2026, and attending counts towards your Continuing Competence!

For more details and to register, visit https://albertaopticians.ca/2026-annual-update-webinar-invitation/ !

All registered members are invited to join the 2024 Annual Report Webinar by the College of Opticians of Alberta!

04/07/2026

The 2026 COA Council nominations are now open! All registered members are encouraged to apply! Fulfill your continuing competence requirements while getting paid for volunteering your time and expertise.

Download the application from the website below, and apply before April 30th! See the website for more details.

The College of Opticians is accepting nominations for a position available on the College of Opticians Council of Directors

03/10/2026

Regulation in Action - Seeing Clearly: What Regulation Means to You

02/09/2026

Reminder that the Continuing Competence Program is concluding June 30th, and a new competence program begins in July! Please have all your learning goals completed by June 30th!

12/10/2025

1121 of the current 1455 registrants renewed your licenses before December 1st, thank you very much!! If you still need to register before 2026, you can learn more at albertaopticians.ca/registration-and-renewal

11/12/2025

The licensure renewal period for 2026 is open, with 322 current registrants having already renewed their permits!

Remember to renew before December 1st to avoid late fees! Visit albertaopticians.ca/registration-and-renewal for more information.

10/20/2025

The licensure renewal period for 2026 is now open! 106 of 1455 current registrants have renewed already! Remember to renew before Dec. 31st! Visit albertaopticians.ca/registration-and-renewal for more information.