Interested in Becoming an Optician?
To become an optician, students need to enroll in the NAIT/OAC Optical Sciences Eyeglasses Program through SODA. The Optical Sciences 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 NACOR practical 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 NACOR practical licensing exam, and become registered with SODA

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