Program Fees

The CAO is committed to offering high-quality education at competitive prices for our CCOA members. These fees may be periodically adjusted to ensure we can maintain current content and develop new resources. 

All fees are in Canadian funds. Fees are subject to change at any time. Fees apply to staff of CAO Members. Taxes not included.

CCOA PROGRAM REGISTRATION 

  • Full Course (September to May): $1999
  • On-Demand (flexible): $2499

CCOA MODULES

  • The Basics: An Introductory Module for Optometric Assistants: $200
  • Individual Module(s) (Certification Path not available): $250 

CCOA EXAMINATIONS

  • CCOA Examination Rewrite (maximum of two attempts): $150
  • CCOA Recertification Exam: $250
  • CCOA Recertification Exam rewrite (one attempt): $150
  • Examination Reviews: $25

CCOA ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

  • Late registration fee (full course only): $50
  • Assignment/Quiz extensions: $50
  • Annual CCOA membership Fee: $54 (in effect as of 2025)
  • Late Renewal fee (June 1st deadline): $100
  • Printed Copy of CCOA Certificate: $25
  • CCOA Transcript or other validating document: $25
  • Transfer of CCOA Registration: $100

CREDIT APPROVAL (FOR CE SPONSORS)

  • Under 3 hours: $50
  • More than 3 hours: $100
  • Rush fee: $50

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION: $375