NAIT Optical Sciences Programs
The NAIT Optical Sciences Programs are accredited* optical training programs consisting of online theory courses and an extensive on-the-job clinical component. The Optical Sciences programs are produced by the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and are administered by the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) for students residing outside of the province of Alberta.These programs are available throughout Canada and Internationally.
The following Optical Sciences training programs are available through NAIT:
The four-semester Eyeglasses Program will give you the knowledge and skills required of a licensed optician. Online theory is complemented by an on-the-job clinical. Program available in English and French.
The two-semester advanced practice Contact Lens Program will give you the knowledge and skills required to dispense contact lenses. Online theory is complemented by an on-the-job clinical. Program available in English and French.
This program is intended for licensed Contact Lens fitters who wish to learn the theory and methodologies involved in refraction. Online academic studies are 15-weeks in length, the clinical component is 6 months. Program available in English only.
*Accredited by Accreditation Canada
Continuing Education
The Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) has an extensive online continuing education library available to its members for use towards their professional learning requirements. The online library consists of electronic module articles as well as video modules. New content is consistently being added to the online library for the benefit of our members.
OAC members receive unlimited online modules per year as a benefit of membership.
