Opticians Association of Canada (OAC)

Description

The Opticians Association of Canada is a non-profit organization, with the objective and purpose to represent the common interest of dispensing Opticians in Canada and also to educate and inform consumers about matters related to eye care.

Member benefits

Discounts on Distance Delivery Continuing Education Modules
The Opticians Association of Canada offers their members a substantial discount on continuing education modules. Continuing Education modules are available on our Online Continuing Education site, or can be sent to you electronically via email (distance delivery). Currently the OAC is offering Opticians 4 free credits with a new or renewed OAC membership! For more information, visit the CON ED link located on the link bar above.

Errors & Omissions Insurance
Together with Mitchell & Abbot Group, the Opticians Association of Canada offers members Errors/Omissions Liability Insurance at the low rate of $75.00/year* for three million dollars of coverage or $90.00/year* for five million dollars. The policy protects members from lawsuits being brought against them as a result of professional negligence. At the moment, most provinces require that you carry Professional Liability Insurance. For more information, visit the OPTICIANS/Insurance Programs link above.
* Plus PST - Ontario 8%, Quebec 9%, All Other Provinces 0%

Group Health Insurance
In partnership with the Opticians Association of Canada, Canadian Reliance offers OAC members the opportunity to join a fully pooled benefits plan designed with you in mind! As a member of the OAC, you can build a plan to meet your needs. Whether you're a one-person firm or large enterprise, choosing custom coverage is easy and affordable. For more information, visit the OPTICIANS/Insurance Programs link above.

Free Subscriptions to: Vision Magazine, La Revue Magazine and 'Eyesite' Newsletter

Vision and La Revue Magazines are truly Canadian optical publications created specifically with the needs of Canadian Opticians in mind.

Vision Magazine, is the official English publication of the Opticians Association of Canada. All Opticians across Canada receive Vision Magazine free of charge through the mail.

La Revue Magazine is the official French publication of the Opticians Association of Canada. All Opticians residing in Quebec and New Brunswick and any other Optician who requests* to receive a copy of this publication, receive La Revue free of charge through the mail.

Eyesite Newsletter - The official newsletter of the Opticians Association of Canada. The newsletter focuses on the changes in the industry that effect the livelihood of Canadian opticians. It features articles on legislation and other topics that will help opticians to compete equally in today’s market place.