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The ACO is a leader in lifelong learning for optometrists. In addition to innovative professional development course and events, we also support optometry students with clinical training in a public health setting.

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ACO Education Programs

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Certificate Courses

Extend your knowledge and take the next step in your career by specialising through one of our certificate level courses. Learn from leading clinical experts through a mix of live and self-paced online programming and enhance your new knowledge with a hands-on clinical placement of your choosing. 

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CPD events

ACO’s dynamic calendar of in-person CPD events, including workshops and masterclasses, are designed to meet the needs of optometry professionals. Leading clinical experts share the latest evidence-based best practice and provide practical insights to support your skill development. 

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Seminar Series

ACO’s Member-exclusive monthly seminar series provides a diverse and variable program of lectures aiming to have you at the peak of your optometric knowledge. Free for ACO Members.

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Upcoming Programs & Events

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Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics

April, 2025

The ACO Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics is designed to ensure the development of appropriate knowledge, skills and competencies to ensure graduates meet cont ... View Event
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Certificate in Advanced Contact Lenses

April, 2025

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Therapeutics Refresher Day

May, 2025

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Certificate in Public Health and Leadership in Eye Care

June, 2025

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Hear From Optometrists

“The interactive session was one of the best discussions I’ve been to, with everyone making input”

Therapeutics Refresher Day participant

“I have now taken on a lot more keratoconic patients who have had failed fittings in the past. With the knowledge I was able to gain from this course, I was able to achieve successful RGP and scleral lens fits.”

Alisha Shastri, Certificate in Advanced Contact Lenses graduate

“I am currently managing a case of severe dry eye. Having done the course, I find that I have a clearer plan of action on how to provide treatment over a longer period. I am better positioned to address the underlying causes and pathophysiology of dry eye rather than simply treating symptoms.”

Shane Duggan, Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics graduate

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Graduate Program

ACO’s two-year graduate program offers the unparalleled opportunity to demonstrate and expand clinical skill-set with challenging and interesting cases, supported by our expert clinicians.

Launch your career in a truly unique public health setting which prioritises excellence and health outcomes above all else.

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Teaching

The ACO is proud to work with a number of major Australian Universities, providing their students with the opportunity to work alongside ACO optometrists to provide care to our patients.

Teaching clinics take place in our Wyndham, Darebin, Hume and Knox clinics. Please note not all appointments at these locations include student optometrists.

OCANZ Examinations

The ACO works closely with the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ) to provide Clinical Examinations for overseas trained optometrists seeking registration in Australia and New Zealand. 

Please note, ACO does not provide registration to practice optometry in Australia or New Zealand. Optometrists seeking registration should consult www.ocanz.org. 

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