| The mission of the Alberta College of Optometrists is to
ensure the practice and the promotion of the profession of
optometry is conducted in the best interests of the public
through the exercise of the regulatory powers granted to the
ACO by the Health Professions Act.
Responsibilities
To ensure that Albertans have access to the best possible
vision and eye health care available, the objectives and responsibilities
of the Alberta College of Optometrists include, but are not
limited to, the following:
- Conducts the activities, affairs, management and governance
of the College.
- Determines the academic and other qualifications required
in order for an optometrist to obtain a license to practice
in the province.
- Promotes the practice of optometry in the public interest.
- Monitors, reviews and improves on the standards of practice
for optometry in Alberta in order to better serve the public,
and to enhance the profession.
- Ensures all optometrists maintain and continue to enhance
their competence.
- Assists in the resolution of any dispute that may arise
between a patient and an optometrist.
- Disciplines any optometrist who has been found guilty
of unprofessional conduct or unskilled practice, according
to current legislation.
- Represents the profession of optometry to the Government
in dealings related to legislation of the profession.
- Carries out the intent of the Health Professions Act and
the Optometrists Profession Regulation of the Province of
Alberta.
- Works with government and other health care professions
to ensure that Albertans have access to the best health
care available.
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