Why become a member of ACBO?
We provide the following benefits to optometry professionals:
- Conferences and study groups including the ACBO State Conference every year, National Children’s Vision Conference, and every 4 years ACBO joins forces with OEP in presenting an international conference
- Through our Bookshop, for the purchase of books and equipment at a discounted rate for members
- Provide a Fellowship program in order that members can extend their theoretical and clinical skills. Fellows are recognised both within and outside ACBO for their level of expertise as a result of this accreditation
- Liaise with government bodies and professional organizations
What Members Receive
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Membership Fees (12 months)
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Members
A member of ACBO has completed the four or five years of undergraduate study to achieve a Bachelor of Optometry degree. Additional study must be undertaken in the form of 20 hours continuing education per year in the field of Behavioural Optometry to maintain accreditation.
Members are optometrists who would like to take full advantage of all of the services that the organization has to offer. They must attain 20 hours of continuing education of which 10 hours must be behavioural averaged over 3 years.
Fellows
Fellows are those optometrists who have completed the fellowship examination process, which takes 3-4 years. They must pass a rigorous assessment program to achieve Fellowship to the College. Evaluation includes comprehensive written, oral and clinical examinations and the writing of a literature review. Fellows must also undertake 30 hours of additional continuing education each year to maintain their Fellowship accreditation, and must regularly submit papers for publication.
Fellows receive all the benefits of certified members plus they are able to attend “Fellows Only” continuing education, and are recognised by other professionals and the larger community as providing the highest level of professional behavioural care. Fellows are listed separately on the website and Members Directory, and are given priority.
Click here to download information about becoming an ACBO Fellow.
Accredited Vision Therapists
To achieve accreditation status, a Vision Therapist is required to complete and submit tasks from a number of subjects for Board review. Time granted to complete this process is 3 years. A mandatory 10 hours of continuing education annually (or 30 hours over 3 years) in functional vision care is required to maintain accreditation. The Accredited Vision Therapist needs to work under the supervision of an ACBO Fellow.
Click here to download information about becoming an Accredited Vision Therapist.
Students
Graduate students are given complimentary 12 months’ membership.
Subscribers
For those wanting to subscribe to ACBO publications only.
Please note: ACBO acknowledges its duty of care to the environment by making all of its publications available in online format only - Journals and Newsletters will no longer be posted as hard copy.
Honorary Memberships
This level of Membership is Perpetual (no need to renew) and is a FREE membership awarded at the discretion of the ACBO Board. Honorary Members enjoy all the benefits of ordinary Members.
