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CONTINUING COMPETENCY MADE EASY
The Health Professions Act requires each Health Regulatory Organization to develop and administer a Quality Assurance Program to assure the quality of the practice of the profession and to promote continuing competence among the members. Currently, the College supports Licensed Opticians in maintaining acceptable standards and competence through mandatory continuing education (MCE) for both practicing and non-practicing registrants.


WHY MANDATE CONTINUING EDUCATION?


Rapid changes in health care technology and research challenge the professional to constantly update and add to his/her expertise. Licensed Opticians need to be aware of new techniques and knowledge that may impact eye care or the services they render to clients. In addition, the public has a right to expect that registered health professionals continually demonstrate proficiency in their chosen field and are not relying on knowledge that was gained when they first entered the profession. The public rightfully expects the College of Opticians to ensure all registrants are up-to-date. The government agrees with the public expectation and requires the College to make registration renewal contingent on the completion of new educational requirements.


SPECIALIST REQUIREMENTS
Many Licensed Opticians have advanced practice training. The College recognizes the high level of skill of all Licensed Opticians and particularly those that have contact lens certification. The College anticipates that in the future more registrants will also be certified as sight testing Licensed Opticians. With more complex levels of practice comes an added responsibility to maintain competency. Those with extra qualifications will be required to complete additional continuing education in those fields. In short, those with advanced practice certification must gain a few more credits than those with a standard dispensing certification.


MANDATORY CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Each Licensed Optician is required to complete a number of continuing education credits within a thirty-six month period. The number of credits varies for dispensers and contact lens fitters. For a full explanation of MCE requirements, please click here.


Should you have any questions about the Quality Assurance Program, please feel free to contact:

Connie Chong
Acting Registrar
(604)278-7510 Ext. 202
cchong@cobc.ca

Registration and Administrative Assistant Position
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May 12, 2013 |
Job Type: 12 months, full-time contract
Salary: Based on experience
Number of Positions Open: 1
Start Date of Employment: ASAP
Deadline: May 15, 2013
Website Address: www.cobc.ca

The College of Opticians of British Columbia (the “College”) is the health regulatory body for all Opticians in BC. The College is responsible for regulating Opticianry in the public interest and ensuring that Opticians are providing competent and effective care to help people achieve better vision.

The Registration and Administrative Assistant position is a good opportunity to gain experience in professional nonprofit and healthcare administration, specializing in the field of health profession regulation.
Job Type: 12 months, full-time contract
Salary: Based on experience
Number of Positions Open: 1
Start Date of Employment: ASAP
Deadline: May 15, 2013
Website Address: www.cobc.ca

The College of Opticians of British Columbia (the “College”) is the health regulatory body for all Opticians in BC. The College is responsible for regulating Opticianry in the public interest and ensuring that Opticians are providing competent and effective care to help people achieve better vision.

The Registration Assistant position is a good opportunity to gain experience in professional nonprofit and healthcare administration, specializing in the field of health profession regulation. The Registration Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the office and the Registrar through the following responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Registration Committee
• Administration of the registration of registrants
• Responding to enquiries regarding registration processes and procedures
• Providing administrative and logistical support for national examinations
• Writing agendas, recording minutes and executing action items from each registration committee meeting
• Facilitating the Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) process for applicants from non-accredited education
• Preparing quarterly reports to the Board on the registration committee’s progress
• Data management of registrant profiles

Quality Assurance Committee
• Administration of continuing education activity accreditation and submissions

Office Administration
• General office duties
• Accounting responsibilities including bookkeeping and cost efficiency tracking
• Coordinate board and committee meetings
• Other administrative and support responsibilities as required

In addition, you will assist in the administration of the College through writing letters, reports, policy research, and website management. The COBC is dedicated to training and equipping you in the field of professional non-profit and healthcare administration.

Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree (new graduates are encouraged to apply)
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, organize and problem-solve
• Self-starter who works independently without supervision
• Knowledge of accounting systems and bookkeeping would be an asset
• CMS knowledge is an asset
• Professional and service -oriented
• Interest in health legislation and regulation

Contact Information:
Please direct enquiries, resumes, and cover letters with salary expectation to:
Annette Angell
Assistant Registrar
604.278.7510 ext 201 (toll-free: 1.888.771.6755)
recruitment at cobc dot ca



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