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NAIT Refracting Program

 
PLEASE NOTE: Refracting is not currently within the scope of practice of Opticians in many provinces, this course is for educational purposes only in those jurisdictions. For further information, contact your Provincial Regulatory College of Opticians.
 

FALL 2026 INTAKE
Application period: June 15 to August 5, 2026
Start date: September 1, 2026

WINTER 2027 INTAKE
Application period: October 15 to December 1, 2026
Start date: January 7, 2027



The Optical Sciences Refraction Program is produced by the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and is administered by the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) to students residing outside of the province of Alberta. This program is offered in English only.

REFRACTION COURSE (OPSC617) - The 15-week online Refraction course is intended for contact lens fitters who wish to enrich their professional development and flexibility in the job market. Students learn the theory of and methodologies involved in refraction. 

REFRACTION CLINICAL (OPSC695) - The 6-month Refraction Clinical course may be taken concurrently with OPSC617 or after successful completion of OPSC617. Students enhance their Opticianry skill set with hands-on practice in performing ocular assessments.

 

COURSE INFORMATION

Interested in learning more about the Refraction course? Click on the button below.

Course Information 

HOW TO APPLY

Students outside of the province of Alberta and Territories register directly through the OAC. For full details on the application process, please click on the ‘APPLICATION PROCESS’ button below.  


* The application process is currently under construction. It will be available by June 15 *
 

 

Application Process 


READY TO APPLY?

Once you are within the application period dates of the intake you wish to apply for (see dates above), have read the course information and application process, have gathered all required documents necessary for application, and your preceptor has applied and been approved as a NAIT preceptor, click on the button below which will direct you through the Steps to Apply outlined in the Application Process. 


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