Program Overview

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Program Overview

The University of Montreal offers a Qualification Program in Optometry, designed for professionals in the field of eye care who have been trained abroad and need to complete their training to obtain a full equivalence and a practice permit in Quebec.

About the Program

This program is intended for optometrists, ophthalmologists, and other eye care professionals who have been trained abroad and require additional training to meet the standards of the Ordre des optométristes du Québec (OOQ). The program allows candidates to complete their training and obtain a full equivalence, enabling them to practice optometry in Quebec.

Program Structure

The program is offered on a full-time or part-time basis, with a limited capacity for admission. The program includes a range of courses, including:

• OPM 3151: Techniques diagnostiques en optométrie
• OPM 3152: Techniques diagnostiques avancées en optométrie
• OPM 3352: Lentilles cornéennes de spécialité
• OPM 3450: Adaptations sensorielles au strabisme
• OPM 3550: Pathologie oculaire : segment postérieur
• OPM 3551: Traitement pharmacologique de maladies oculaires 1
• OPM 3554: Neuro-optométrie
• OPM 4450: Traitement des anomalies de la vision binoculaire
• OPM 4761: Stage en optométrie de premičre ligne A1
• OPM 4861: Stage en optométrie spécialisée A1
• OPM 4961: Stage en clinique doptique appliquée A1

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, candidates must:

• Hold a valid prescription from the OOQ
• Pass the Test d'évaluation des connaissances et compétences en optométrie (TECCO)
• Meet the language requirements (French)
• Provide proof of immunization and complete a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (RCR)

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue a career as an optometrist, working in private practice, hospitals, or clinics. They can also work in research and development, education, or industry.

Financial Aid

The University of Montreal offers various forms of financial aid, including scholarships, bursaries, and loans, to help students fund their studies.

Research Areas

The program is affiliated with the École d'optométrie de l'Université de Montréal, which is recognized for its research excellence in the field of optometry and vision science. Research areas include:

• Vision science
• Optometry
• Ophthalmology
• Neuro-optometry
• Pediatric optometry

Campus and Facilities

The program is offered on the University of Montreal campus, which is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including the Clinique universitaire de la vision. The clinic provides a range of services, including eye exams, contact lens fitting, and low vision rehabilitation.