As of October 1, 2022, registrants may log in to the COA Registrant Portal to complete their annual licensure renewal. Review the new renewal walkthrough guide for detailed instructions on the renewal process. As a reminder, registration with the COA is mandatory in accordance with section 46(1) of the Health Professions Act of Alberta for all persons who meet …
Alberta Health has announced that all remaining public health restrictions related to COVID-19 will be lifted at 11:59 pm on June 14, 2022. The following measures will be removed: Mandatory isolation will become a recommendation only Mandatory masking on public transit will be lifted Masking and any other measures to protect patients in Alberta Health …
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As part of our relaunch as the College of Opticians of Alberta (COA), we have implemented a new database platform to update the COA’s infrastructure, enhance security, and provide cloud-based support to registrants. The first phase of implementation will go live on June 1, 2022, and includes the following changes: New COA Registrant Portal for …
Council Meeting Dates: Council Meeting: October 16, 2022 Council Meeting: January 28-29, 2023 Council Meeting: March 26, 2023 Council Meeting: June 25, 2023 Council Meeting: October 25, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes: 2021 January 11, 2021 March 12-13, 2021 June 14, 2021 October 23-24, 2021 2022 January 10, 2022 March 26, 2022
Alberta Health has announced it is entering into stage 2 of of the easing of public health measures. The following measures will be updated: Any remaining school requirements removed (for example: Kindergarten to grade 6 cohorting). Youth screening activities for entertainment and sport activities removed. Capacity on all large venues and entertainment venues lifted. Indoor and …
Navigating COVID-19 Symptoms Alberta Health Services has posted a COVID-19 Self-Care Guide. According to this guide, if you have symptoms of COVID-19, you can assume you have the virus and likely the Omicron variant. You do not not need to be tested to confirm. The Self-Care Guide offers information on managing COVID-19 symptoms at home and …
Alberta Health Services has prepared a guidance document for community health care providers. This document provides guidelines in the following areas: Part A (pre-screening): for all community providers including pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, primary care providers, physiotherapy, etc. Parts B (risk assessment), C (testing) and D (management): for all community providers whose scope of practice includes assessing and treating patients with …
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 …