Are you prepared to write the IACLE Accreditation Examination in October?

Below is a list of topics that will be covered on the Exam and where in the IACLE Contact Lens Course you will find the information to study.

1. Anatomy and Physiology (covered in Module 1)
2. Optics and Instrumentation (covered in Modules 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 & 9)
3. Deposits, Care and Maintenance (covered in Modules 5, 7 & 9)
4. Lens Design, Lens Fitting, Lens Fit/Behaviour (covered in Modules 1, 2, 3, 7 & 8)
5. Clinical Issues/Eye/Lens Exams/After-Care, S/Lamp (covered in Modules 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9)
6. Lens Materials, Manufacture, Physiol. Performance (covered in Modules 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 & 8)
7. Ocular Responses, Microbiology, & Oc. Defences (covered in Modules 4, 6, 7 & 8)
8. Complications, Pathology (incl. General) (covered Modules 6, 7 & 8)
9. Marketing and Practice Management (covered in Module 10)

The IACLE Contact Lens Course will provide almost all of the information you will need to prepare for the examination.

Test Supervisor/Proctor Nomination

In areas where IACLE Regional/National Coordinators or Area Representatives are not able to coordinate the examination administration, assistance is needed from the registered candidate in organising a suitable volunteer to administer the examination.

This person will act as the Test Supervisor/Proctor and oversee the examination for IACLE. The integrity of the suggested individual is critical. IACLE will need to approve the selection based on the guidelines below.

The Test Supervisor must be fluent in English and may be one of the following:

1. A Fellow of IACLE (FIACLE).
2. An employee of a "recognized" (i.e. accredited or approved by IACLE) higher educational institution. Faculty member or administrators are acceptable. This person may or may not be employed at the department of optometry, ophthalmology or a subject related department. While a faculty member or administrator is preferred, a support person who meets the same criteria can also be approved.
3. Embassy or consulate personnel.
4. Members of the clergy (religion unimportant).
5. Military officials (officers or noncommissioned offers preferred).
6. Any other professional person nominated and approved by IACLE.

Once the Test Supervisor has been nominated, they will need to do two things:

1. Ask them to read the Test Supervisor Examination Instructions.
2. Ask them to complete the Test Supervisor/Proctor Verification Form

Test Supervisor Examination Instructions

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Test Supervisor/Proctor Verification Form

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It is very important that the above verification form be returned to IACLE as soon as possible so that examination arrangements can be made.

Candidate Examination Instructions

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Final Instructions to Candidates

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Test Supervisor - Day of Examination Final Instructions

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Appendixes for Test Supervisor - Day of Examination Final Instructions

1. Exam Verification Form

2. Irregularity and Seating Chart Forms