Legislation & Policies

SCO Legislation:

  1. Opticians Act
  2. Regulatory Bylaw -(effective September 27, 2024)
  3. Administrative Bylaw (effective October 07, 2024)
  4. Standards of Practice
  5. Code of Ethics

Administrative Policies:

  1. Policy on Relicensing or Reinstatement as a Practising Member
  2. Policy on Pro-Rating Licence Fees
  3. Policy on Insurance 
  4. Policy on Three (3) Year Review of Non-Practicing Status
  5. Policy on Temporary Licensing
  6. Policy on Election of Council Chairs
  7. Policy on Continuing Competency Program
  8. Policy on Expenses and Remuneration
  9. Policy on Administration of Language Proficiency Requirements
  10. Policy on Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
  11. Policy on Advertising Standards and Social Media Use
  12. Policy on Criminal Record Checks
  13. Policy on Graduate Students and Restricted Licence Requirements
  14. Policy on Upgrading Plan for Eligibility to Challenge the NACOR Licensing Examination
  15. Policy on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  16. Policy on Procedure for Dealing with a Complaint
  17. Policy on Collection, Retention and Disposal of Patient Files
  18. Transition from CEC to CCP

Practice Notices:

  1. Practice Notice 001 - Continuing Education and Professional Designations
  2. Practice Notice 002 - To The Membership on the Duties of Unregulated Staff

    Health Information Protection Act (HIPA):

      Personal Information Protection and Electronic Document Act (PIPEDA):

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