THE OPTICIANS COUNCIL OF CANADA

Opticianry is customer service, health care, and fashion all rolled into one! Opticians are front-line healthcare professionals and are often the first point of contact for the public. Working together with other health professionals in the circle of care, opticians deliver quality health service to all. Simultaneously, they offer advice on the best lens and frame choices for function, comfort, and style!... You may thrive in an accredited program, where you can apply some of your previous experience and learn specific optical skills as a student optician. There are flexible options for those who want to become an optician by attending an accredited program... If you have a background in optical science or healthcare and possess relevant transferrable skills, you may be eligible to become an optician through the PLAR process.