Optometric Technician Programs
Accreditation resources and information applicable to optometric technician programs.
Optometric technician programs resources
Optometric Technician Standards (effective Jan. 1, 2019). Use of these standards is mandatory for all programs being evaluated on or after Jan. 1, 2019. These standards may be downloaded to serve as a framework for programs conducting self-studies.
ACOE Policy and Procedure Manual (June 2024). The ACOE’s Policy and Procedure Manual provides important guidance to programs about accreditation. Programs are required to understand and comply with the ACOE’s policies and procedures.
ACOE Glossary (November 2024). The ACOE Glossary defines italicized words and acronyms used in the ACOE Policy and Procedure Manual and in the ACOE's accreditation Standards.
NEW! Guidance for publication of ACOE accreditation status, applicable to all programs.