The College of Opticians of Alberta (COA) is the regulatory body established to govern the practice of Opticianry in Alberta.                                                       

The College of Opticians of Alberta (COA) exists to regulate and improve the practice of Opticianry by ensuring that Opticians provide quality professional care in eye health.

The College of Opticians of Alberta (COA) was established in 1965.The COA ensures Opticians are providing competent and effective care to their patients. The main function of the COA is to protect the public.

The AOA is responsible for:

• Assessment, registration and licensing of all Opticians and Contact Lens Practitioners in Alberta
• Interpretation of the Health Professions Act, the Opticians Regulation and the Opticians Act
• Public and registrant complaints and inquiries
• Establishment of standards of practice and guidelines
• Monitor the competence of Opticians by continuing education
• Protect the public from unsafe or unethical Opticianry practice
• Protect the use of regulated title designation and initials, RO and RCLP
• Review the professional conduct of members based on complaints
• Provide continuing competency to Opticians that will promote ethical practice and provide tools and resources for our Opticians to continue to enhance their knowledge and skills