Completed training in Canada or the United States and Canadian or American optometrists
Recognized diplomas and professional statuses
- Doctorate in optometry from the School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo.
- Doctorate in optometry from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
- Authorization to practice optometry in another jurisdiction in Canada or the United States
Other requirements
- Candidates must have completed the examination of the Optometry Examining Board of Canada or of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.
- The required documents must be submitted.
- The required fees must be paid.
- The information session on ethical aspects of practicing optometry in Quebec must be attended.
- The language requirements must be met, as appropriate.
Instructions
- Carefully read the information about the diploma and education equivalence recognition process and the language requirements.
- Please note, however, that graduates and optometrists from Canada and the United States generally do not have to take a placement test or complete a bridging program.
- Fill out and submit the following form to the Order with a cheque and the required documents: Application for the issue of a permit to practice optometry on the basis of a legal authorization to practice outside Quebec or an equivalence of diploma or training.
OVERVIEW OF DELAY
Diploma equivalence
Initial analysis of the file by the admission to practice committee.
The delay varies between 4 to 6 weeks for the initial analysis of the file.
Recommendation to the executive committee and decision If a recommendation is issued by the admission to practice committee, an additional period of 4 to 6 weeks is required.
Issuance of a license based on the holding of an authorization to practice in a Canadian province or an American state
The delay is generally 2 to 4 weeks for the initial analysis of the file.