Professional Examination
Professionalism is knowing how to do it, when to do it, and doing it to the best of your abilities while holding on to your integrity with one hand and maintaining the dignity of those you care for with the other.
Professional Qualification Exams (PQEs)
Your Professional Qualification Exam (PQEs) will be conducted by an external and independent provider. This is to ensure fairness for all and so that a rigorous assessment is carried out using the most up-to-date and proven methods. The examination may include randomised MCQs, case presentations, viva and practical examinations. One or more methods may be used for each module. Examinations will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the WCO L1-L4 competency requirements.
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L3 and L4 Optometrists
Will be examined in all required areas of competencies for optometrists as defined by the WCO.
Additionally, L4 Optometrists will be examined in their field of expertise using specialist centres and providers.
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L2 Optometrists
Will be required to pass all competencies required for L1 Technician plus all L2 competencies.
L2 Optician
Will be required to pass all competencies required for L1 Technician plus select L2 competencies. If you cannot pass all the L2 competencies you will be listed as L2 Optician and your additional skills will be listed on your certificate.
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L1 Technicians
Will sit the general L1 technical qualifications exam.
The topics covered for each level of qualification are listed below.
L1
Technician
Qualifications
L2
Optician/Optometrist
Qualifications
L3
Optometrist
Qualifications
L4
Specialist Optometrist
Qualifications
Subject Requirements
Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology
Basic Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
Physical and Geometric Optics
Visual Optics
Optical Appliances
Occupational Optics
Health and Safety at Work
Clinical Investigations
Subject Requirements
Visual Development and Aging
Refraction
Low Vision
Ocular Motility
Binocular Vision
Investigative Techniques A
Paediatrics
Contact Lenses
Refractive surgery A
Communication
Professional Conduct
Subject Requirements
Investigative Techniques B
Refractive Surgery Part B
General Anatomy and Histology
Neuroscience
General Physiology and Biochemistry
General Microbiology and Immunology
General Pharmacology
Pathology and General Medical Disorders
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Advance Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
Ocular Pharmacology
Abnormal Ocular Conditions
Subject Requirements
Advance Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology
Advanced Pharmacology
Advanced Investigative Techniques
Specialist Topics
Contact Lenses
Medical Retina
Anterior Eye Conditions
Glaucoma
Paediatrics
Public Health
Cataract
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