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When you join the Ontario Opticians Association (OOA) you will also enjoy the benefits of the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC). For one low annual fee you will become a member of both associations.
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You will receive con-ed on-line Credits/Tokens FREE with you membership or renewal .
And… Free $1,000,000 Professional Liability Insurance as required by the College of Opticians of Ontario. One more reason of the importance and benefits of belonging to your professional association.
OOA/OAC members enjoy many benefits. With your blended OOA/OAC membership you will have access to all OOA and OAC member benefits.
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Click on each member benefit below to learn more
Together with Western Financial Group, the OOA/OAC is proud to provide a FREE* $1,000,000.00 personal Professional Liability Insurance policy that protects its members from lawsuits for damages claimed by a third party, resulting from a professional error or omission or negligent act, committed during the course of their activities as an “Optician”.
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Many provincial regulatory colleges require that Opticians carry their own personal Professional Liability Insurance policy to obtain and maintain their license.
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Opticians who wish to obtain more coverage can upgrade to a $3,000,000.00 or $5,000,000.00 PLI policy by contacting the OAC office at 1-800-847-3155 or email memberservices@opticians.ca
FREE PROFESSIONAL ERRORS & OMISSIONS LIABILITY INSURANCE
OOA/OAC Members receive access to an online library of over 100 continuing education courses through the OAC Online Continuing Education Library.
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With a one-year membership, OOA/OAC members receive 4 FREE online continuing education courses from the OAC Online Continuing Education library. The OAC Online CE library provides instant access to professional learning required for maintaining professional competencies.
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OAC online courses can be completed at YOUR convenience and in the comfort of your own home. Choose an online CE course, read the article, complete the test & print out your CE certificate. It’s as easy as that!
ACCESS TO, AND FREE, ONLINE CONTINUING EDUCATION
*The OAC Online Continuing Education library is ONLY available to members
*Members must use their free online CE courses within the same year of membership. Free courses cannot be carried over to another membership year.
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For more information on OOA/OAC member benefits please visit the OAC Membership Portal:
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