CCOA Final Examination
The CCOA examination is the final requirement to complete the CCOA program.
Exam Details
- Format: Online and closed book
- Questions: 100 multiple-choice questions
- Time Limit: Two hours
- Content: General knowledge and material from all nine course modules
- Not proctored; can be completed from home
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to write the final exam, students must:
- Complete all module requirements for all nine modules.
- Attend the CCOA workshop
- Maintain employment with the sponsoring optometrist.
Grading and Certification
- The CCOA pass mark is 65%.
- If the required grade is not achieved, students are allowed two rewrites within a specified time frame (fees apply).
- Upon passing, a certificate will be available online.
Special Accommodations
Students may request special accommodations. To do so, email ccoa@opto.ca with the following:
• A letter from a qualified professional (e.g., physician or psychologist) confirming a medical or disability-related need
• A description of functional limitations (e.g., difficulty with concentration or need for extended processing time)
• Recommended accommodations (e.g., extra time)
Requests must be submitted to CAO at least 10 days before the scheduled exam date.