What is AOA
On January 1, 2022, the Alberta College and Association of Opticians (ACAO) became the College of Opticians of Alberta (COA) with the sole mandate to protect the Alberta public.
Bill 46 introduced by the Government of Alberta in December 2020 requires all dual mandate health colleges and associations to separate. Opticians in Alberta will continue to be licensed and regulated by the COA, but all association-specific activities will be discontinued.
The separation process means that the COA can no longer offer member programs and services, such as professional liability insurance, home and auto insurance, and retirement benefits. These programs will remain accessible to members in 2022 while the COA explores their transition to a new association for opticians.[MM1]
[MM1]Should we condense this and talk more about AOA?
