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
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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
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