Type of Activity | Points |
Completion of a CCSO self-assessment, quiz or survey | 10 points per completed and submitted CCSO quiz or survey |
Attendance at the CAO Congress, provincial association CE Conferences, Montreal or Waterloo CE Sessions or other high-quality CE Conferences such as AAO, ARVO, etc. | 1 point per hour of Continuing Education |
On-line CE Courses that require the registrant to pass an exam at the end | 1 point per hour of Continuing Education |
Certification Courses following graduation such as Advanced Scope, Advanced Procedures, etc. that increase the skill set, competency and knowledge base of the practitioner. | 30 points per completed Certification Course (cannot be claimed in addition to Continuing Education points) |
Poster Session on topics not covered previously. | 10 points per poster (not previously claimed for points) |
Published articles or case reports not previously used for Fellowship points | 10 points per article or Case Report (not previously claimed for points) |
Participating in a “Journal Club” or reviewing papers sent out by CCSO | 1 point per paper reviewed (not previously claimed for points) |
Completion of an advanced degree such as MBA, MPH, MSc, PhD, etc. | 30 points per Advanced Degree |
Completion of a Residency | 30 points per Residency (not previously claimed for points) |
Yearly dues for maintenance of the CCSO Fellowship designation – $125
Vision:
To inspire excellence in optometric specialties and the provision of vision care services in Canada.