If you have questions about any of the member benefits listed below, contact the OAC office via telephone at 1-800-847-3155 or via email

• Discounts on Distance Delivery Continuing Education Modules
  The Opticians Association of Canada offers their members a substantial discount on continuing education modules. Continuing Education modules are available on our Online Continuing Education site, or can be sent to you electronically via email (distance delivery). Currently the OAC is offering Opticians 4 free credits with a new or renewed OAC membership! For more information, visit the CON ED link located on the link bar above. 
   
• Errors & Omissions Insurance
  Together with Mitchell & Abbot Group, the Opticians Association of Canada offers members Errors/Omissions Liability Insurance at the low rate of $75.00/year* for three million dollars of coverage or $90.00/year* for five million dollars. The policy protects members from lawsuits being brought against them as a result of professional negligence. At the moment, most provinces require that you carry Professional Liability Insurance. For more information, visit the OPTICIANS/Insurance Programs link above.
  * Plus PST - Ontario 8%, Quebec 9%, All Other Provinces 0%
  
  
• Group Health Insurance
  In partnership with the Opticians Association of Canada, Canadian Reliance offers OAC members the opportunity to join a fully pooled benefits plan designed with you in mind! As a member of the OAC, you can build a plan to meet your needs. Whether you're a one-person firm or large enterprise, choosing custom coverage is easy and affordable. For more information, visit the OPTICIANS/Insurance Programs link above.
  
  
• Free Subscriptions to: Vision Magazine, La Revue Magazine and 'Eyesite' Newsletter
  

  Vision and La Revue Magazines are truly Canadian optical publications created specifically with the needs of Canadian Opticians in mind.

  Vision Magazine, is the official English publication of the Opticians Association of Canada. All Opticians across Canada receive Vision Magazine free of charge through the mail.

  La Revue Magazine is the official French publication of the Opticians Association of Canada. All Opticians residing in Quebec and New Brunswick and any other Optician who requests* to receive a copy of this publication, receive La Revue free of charge through the mail.
  * If you wish to request to have LaRevue Magazine sent to you through the mail, contact Breton Communications via email or by calling 1-450-629-6005.
  
  'Eyesite' Newsletter - The official newsletter of the Opticians Association of Canada. The newsletter focuses on the changes in the industry that effect the livelihood of Canadian opticians. It features articles on legislation and other topics that will help opticians to compete equally in today’s market place.
  

• Special Subscription Rate to: 'Spectrum Magazine'
  North America's leading optical journal, Contact Lens Spectrum, is offered to OAC members at a discounted price of $50.00 (reg. $72.00) per year. The magazine provides constant updates for contact lens fitters on new products and topical articles, and is published monthly. A fully accredited contact lens continuing education module is published in every third issue of the magazine. To order Spectrum Magazine, contact the OAC.
  
  
• Free Copy of Canadian Industry Performance Standards for Canadian Optical Goods Stores
  The OAC has recently purchased a subscription to Canadian Industry Performance Standards for Canadian Optical Goods Stores.  There is a report for small business (revenue from $30,000 to $5 million) and a report for medium size businesses (revenue from $5 million to $25 million).  This report is available to members of the OAC at no charge.  If you would like a copy contact the OAC and we will send it to you at no charge.  It is available electronically.