NAIT Eyeglasses Program
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The Optical Sciences Eyeglasses Program is produced by the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and is administered by the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) to students outside of the province of Alberta. This program is accredited by Accreditation Canada and is offered in English and French.
The Optical Sciences Eyeglasses Program is a 4-semester training program. Each semester is approximately 3 1/2 months in length. The NAIT/OAC Contact Lenses Program is an additional 2-semester training program.
In the Eyeglasses Diploma Program, theory courses taken online are complemented by 2,000 hours of clinical practicum, directly supervised by a qualified preceptor in the workplace. Therefore, applicants of this program must already be working in the optical industry.
Course Information
Course information below is specific to your province and academic year. Please click on the appropriate link under your province name below.
| British Columbia - Year One Students (For students enrolling in Year One) - Year Two Students (For students enrolling in Year Two) |
Alberta - residents of Alberta must register directly with NAIT. This link will redirect you to the NAIT website. |
| Saskatchewan - Year One Students (For students enrolling in Year One) - Year Two Students (For students enrolling in Year Two) |
Manitoba - Year One Students (For students enrolling in Year One) - Year Two Students (For students enrolling in Year Two) |
| Ontario - Year One Students (For students enrolling in Year One) - Year Two Students (For students enrolling in Year Two) |
Quebec - Year One Students (For students enrolling in Year One) - Year Two Students (For students enrolling in Year Two) |
| New Brunswick - Year One Students (For students enrolling in Year One) - Year Two Students (For students enrolling in Year Two) |
Newfoundland - Year One Students (For students enrolling in Year One) - Year Two Students (For students enrolling in Year Two) |
| Nova Scotia - Year One Students (For students enrolling in Year One) - Year Two Students (For students enrolling in Year Two) |
Prince Edward Island - Year One Students (For students enrolling in Year One) - Year Two Students (For students enrolling in Year Two) |
| International Student - Year One Students (For students enrolling in Year One) - Year Two Students (For students enrolling in Year Two) |
How to Apply
Students outside of the province of Alberta register directly through the OAC. For full details on the application process, please click on the ‘APPLICATION PROCESS’ button below.
Ready to Apply ?
The application period is now closed for the Winter 2024 intake.
It will reopen on May 15 for the Fall 2024 intake.
Once you have read the course information and application process and have gathered all required documents necessary for application, click on the applicable button below which will direct you through the Steps to Apply outlined in the Application Process.
IMPORTANT: Please print and have the Application Process document easily accessible to refer to while you complete the online application process.
APPLICATION FEE: there is a non-refundable application fee of $50 + GST (subject to change). This fee applies to first time Eyeglass applicants only and is due at time of application.
Choose the LOGIN button below if you are a previous student or applicant and already have a profile with the OAC.
You will be directed to login to the OAC Student Portal to apply. After you login, please make sure the information in your profile ( Edit Profile) is up to date before applying. 
Unsure if you have a profile? Email education@opticians.ca
Continuing Education
The Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) has an extensive online continuing education library available to its members for use towards their professional learning requirements. The online library consists of electronic module articles as well as video modules. New content is consistently being added to the online library for the benefit of our members.
OAC members receive unlimited online modules per year as a benefit of membership.
