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Opticians, Dispensing

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For general information about a career as a dispensing optician and about continuing education, as well as a list of State licensing boards for opticianry, contact:

Opticians Association of America
7023 Little River Turnpike
Suite 207
Annandale, VA 22003
http://www.opticians.org

For general information about a career as a dispensing optician and a list of accredited training programs, contact:

Commission on Opticianry Accreditation
7023 Little River Turnpike
Suite 207
Annandale, VA 22003
http://www.coaccreditation.com

For general information on opticianry and a list of home-study programs, seminars, and review materials, contact:

National Academy of Opticianry
8401 Corporate Dr.
Suite 605
Landover, MD 20785
http://www.nao.org

To learn about voluntary certification for opticians who fit spectacles, as well as State licensing boards of opticianry, contact:

American Board of Opticianry
6506 Loisdale Rd.
Suite 209
Springfield, VA 22150
http://www.abo.org

For information on voluntary certification for dispensing opticians who fit contact lenses, contact:

National Contact Lens Examiners
6506 Loisdale Rd.
Suite 209
Springfield, VA 22150
http://www.abo.org

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet28)