University of Waterloo School of Optometry

Raising Our Sights: Building Bridges to Optometric Practice in Ontario

“Raising Our Sights” is an extension of an existing project that provides bridge training for internationally trained optometrists. This project is focused on three main components:

• The development of a new prior learning assessment tool to reflect upcoming changes in the assessment criteria of the Canadian Standard Assessment in Optometry
• A greater emphasis on occupation-specific language training to ensure that participants have the necessary higher-level language skills
• The development of online delivery for course material, to provide more flexibility in how participants access the material.

Contact:
Dr. Susan Cooper, Director, IOBP
Phone: 519-885-1211 ext. 37774

University of Waterloo School of Optometry

Looking Forward: Toward Optometric Practice in Ontario

Two programs are offered: Bridge One is a two-week program including test preparation, cultural orientation and a short externship and is best suited for participants deemed to be equivalent in education by the regulator, but requiring support in order to be successful on the licensing examination. 

Bridges Two is suitable for those whose education and experience is close to that of a North American optometric graduate, but not closes enough to be deemed equivalent.  Bridge Two is 48-weeks long and includes class work, clinical placements and language training.

Contact:
Dr. Susan Cooper, Director, IOBP
Phone: 519-885-1211 ext. 37774