Certification: Board Certified Ocularist (BCO)

625 First Avenue, Suite 200, Coralville, IA 52241-2101

An Ocularist is a carefully trained professional skilled in the science and art of fitting, fabricating and painting ocular prosthetics. Becoming a Board Certified Ocularist places you in the ranks with those that have choosen to go above and beyond to provide the best care possible for their patients. Board Certification is recognized by many states and provinces as a requirement for credentialing.
Exam Date:
November 14, 2017
1pm-5pm
At The JW Marriott
614 Canal St., New Orleans
Application Deadline: August 17, 2017
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Either training or work experience required, but not both?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 6 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

National Conference

Exam Date: November 14, 2017 1pm-5pm
JW Marriott
614 Canal St., New Orleans
Application Deadline: August 17, 2017

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.

  • This certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).