Opticians of British Columbia


		Coming to BC

To become a Dispensing Optician or Contact Lens Fitter in British Columbia, you must be a graduate of an academic, technical, or vocational training program approved by the Board or a program that meets its minimum standards. You must also successfully complete the registration examination(s) of the College of Opticians of British Columbia.

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If you are licensed in another province, you may transfer that province's license to British Columbia.

For more information on Labour Mobility, please click here.
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