Interested in Becoming an Optician?
To become an optician, students need to enroll in the NAIT/OAC Ophthalmic Dispensing Eyeglasses Program through SODA. The Optical Programs are home study and take 2 years to complete the Eyeglass Program with an additional 2 years for the Contact Lens Program.  You may become registered as an Optician in the province of Saskatchewan after you have completed the 2-year Eyeglass Program and continue studies in Contact Lenses at your discretion.

Eyeglass Dispensing
Once a student has successfully completed the Eyeglass program s/he is eligible to take the national licensing examination. Upon passing the licensing exam, students may apply for registration to SODA. An ophthalmic dispensing license allows an Optician to dispense eyeglasses.

Contact Lens Dispensing
The student must successfully complete a Contact Lens program, then sit the national licensing exam, and become registered with SODA

Contact the Saskatchewan Ophthalmic Dispensers Association for more information on how to apply.

Saskatchewan Ophthalmic Dispensers
Association
101-129 21 St. E.
Saskatoon, SK
S7K 0B2

Ph. (306) 652-0769
Fax. (306) 652-0784
Email. sk.opticians@sasktel.net

President - James Hollstein
Executive Secretary - Lil Lawford