How to Become an Optometrist in Quebec

• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Obtain liability insurance

   Take the necessary steps to obtain professional liability insurance coverage through the Association des optométristes du Québec.

   Source

   “Take the necessary steps to obtain professional liability insurance coverage (see the Association des optométristes du Québec — AOQ)”

   ooq.org/en/students-and-candidates/graduates-quebec
2. Submit registration form

   Fill out and submit the form for registration on the Roll to the Order along with the required payment of the professional dues.

   Source

   “then fill out and submit the form for registration on the Roll to the Order, along with the required payment of the professional dues.”

   ooq.org/en/students-and-candidates/graduates-quebec
3. Attend swearing-in ceremony

   Participate in the swearing-in and permit presentation ceremonies of the ÉOUM convocation event, or the permit will be mailed if you cannot attend.

   Source

   “Participate in the swearing-in and permit presentation ceremonies of the ÉOUM convocation event (if you cannot participate, your permit will be mailed to you, subject to confirmation from the ÉOUM that you have earned the diploma)”

   ooq.org/en/students-and-candidates/graduates-quebec

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• Listed one-time fees: $500
• 2 steps without a listed fee

1. Read equivalence information

   Carefully read the information about the diploma and education equivalence recognition process and the language requirements.

   Source

   “Carefully read the information about the diploma and education equivalence recognition process and the language requirements.”

   ooq.org/en/graduates-canada-and-abroad/graduates-canada-and-united-...
2. Submit permit application

   Fill out and submit the application form to the Order with a cheque and the required documents.

   • Fee payable (diploma or training equivalence or on the basis of a legal authorization to practice in Canada or the United States): $500
     Source

     “Fee payable (diploma or training equivalence or on the basis of a legal authorization to practice in Canada or the United States) | $500”

     ooq.org/en/overview-cost
   Source

   “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.”

   ooq.org/en/graduates-canada-and-abroad/graduates-canada-and-united-...
3. Attend ethics information session

   Attend the information session on ethical aspects of practicing optometry in Quebec.

   Source

   “The information session on ethical aspects of practicing optometry in Quebec must be attended.”

   ooq.org/en/graduates-canada-and-abroad/graduates-canada-and-united-...

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• 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
• 4 steps without a listed fee

1. Submit equivalence application

   Complete and submit to the Order the application for the issue of a permit to practice optometry on the basis of an equivalence of diploma or training.

   • Fee payable (diploma or training equivalence): $500 (for a diploma or training equivalence application)
     Source

     “Fee payable (diploma or training equivalence or on the basis of a legal authorization to practice in Canada or the United States) | $500”

     ooq.org/en/overview-cost
   Source

   “The application must complete and submit to the Order. 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”

   ooq.org/fr/filing-application
2. Provide supporting documents

   Enclose with the form the academic records, diplomas, certificates of training or examinations, employer certificates and proofs of legal authorization to practice that support the equivalence application.

   Source

   “Depending on the diplomas, training, experience and legal authorizations to practice they submit in support of their equivalence application, candidates must enclose the following with this form:”

   ooq.org/fr/filing-application
3. Take TECCO placement test

   If required, complete the TECCO, a test of 300 multiple-choice questions reviewing the full scope of optometric practice in Quebec, generally required in cases of partial equivalence of training.

   Source

   “The TECCO consists of 300 multiple-choice questions reviewing the full scope of optometric practice in Quebec. It is generally required in cases of partial equivalence of training.”

   ooq.org/fr/placement-test-tecco
4. Complete bridging program

   If a bridging program is required, complete it at the ÉOUM; the total cost is determined based on the number of credits to be completed.

   Source

   “Bridging program (likely to be required) The total cost is determined based on the number of credits to be completed”

   ooq.org/en/overview-cost
5. Register on the Roll

   Fill out and submit the application form for registration on the Roll to the Order at least one month before the date on which you plan to begin practicing, with the professional dues payment and professional liability insurance coverage.

   Source

   “Candidates who successfully complete the bridging program and want to begin practicing optometry must fill out and submit the application form for registration on the Roll (Formulaire de demande d’inscription au Tableau) to the Order at least one month before the date on which candidates plan to begin practicing.”

   ooq.org/fr/obtaining-license-practice

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