
ACAO – Your Vision, Our Focus
The Alberta College and Association of Opticians (ACAO) serves both the public and our members. We regulate opticians in the province of Alberta under the Health Professions Act. We also provide continuing education opportunities, seminars, events, and more to our members.
Regulated Health Professionals
The title “Optician” is protected in Alberta, which means that it is illegal to practice as an optician unless you are licensed. Opticians must keep up with continuing competency requirements in order to stay licensed. To keep the public safe, we ensure that our members maintain their skills!
Recent Posts
Notice: Nominations for ACAO Council Now Open
In Notices, UncategorizedNotice: NEW PLI Program
In NoticesNotices: Bill 30 Increased Public Participation In Professional Regulation
In NoticesVirtual Conversation Series
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In Employment Ads, Northern AlbertaNotice: NACOR CGA Pilot
In NoticesCall for Volunteers – Education Committee Subject Matter Experts
In NoticesNotice: Advanced Education Surveys
In Notices
The Alberta College and Association of Opticians acknowledges we are located on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional and ancestral lands for diverse Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Blackfoot, Metis, Nakota, Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community.
The ACAO does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status or sexual orientation in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for the public, registrants, volunteers, staff, and other stakeholders.