perspectives 2017: jenna bright
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Jenna BrightWaterloo University International Optometric Bridging Program
Plenary III: Reflections on the Success of Transition and Bridge Programs for IEHPs
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Following the Yellow Brick Road: Reflections on the Pathway to Canadian Optometric Practice for Internationally
Optometric Graduates
Presented by: Jenna Bright, OD MSc
Program ManagerInternational Optometric Bridging Program
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Optometry in Canada• Doctors of Optometry are independent primary
health care providers who provide comprehensive eye examinations that determine both quality of vision and the overall health of the eyes
• Approx. 6000 Optometrists in CAN• Provincially Regulated profession
• Scope of practice differs provincially
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Optometry Training• Two Canadian Optometry Schools:
– University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science (WOVS)
– University of Montreal School of Optometry• Graduates earn a Doctor of Optometry
(O.D.) degree upon successful completion of a 4 year degree.
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Background• International Optometric Graduates (IOGs)
are defined as individuals educated in Optometry outside of North America.
• Historically, WOVS would accept IOGs and place them in the 3rd year of the OD program– Spaces were very limited– Demand was very low
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Background• In the early 2000’s the College of Optometrists of
Ontario (COO) approached WOVS about developing a pilot program for IOGs
• WOVS received government funding for development and in 2005 the first International Optometric Bridging Program (IOBP) was offered
• Agreement with Provincial Regulators to cap IOGs to 40 per year
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Or…”The Pathway to Optometric Registration in Canada for IOGs”…
Follow the Yellow BrickRoad…
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The First “Stop”Credential Assessment
– Past: Administered by IOBP then in 2013 the College of Optometrists of Ontario took it over.
– Present: Committee established by Provincial Regulators
• WES Authentication• Language Fluency• Academic Credential Assessment
– Comparison to WOVS OD Curriculum
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CredentialAssessment
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The First “Stop”Credential Assessment
– Future: Keeping up with “trends”• Develop a process for objectively quantifying work
experience, where appropriate• Regulators will need to continuously monitor
curriculum developments and changes to scope of practice
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The Second “Stop”Prior Learning Assessment Recognition- Past: In 2005 the IOBP and Canadian
Examiners in Optometry (CEO) partnered to develop a PLA to assess the knowledge, skills and judgement of IOGs
- In 2013-14 College of Optometrists of Ontario collaborated with Touchstone Institute to develop an evaluating examination
PLAR
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The Second “Stop”Prior Learning Assessment Recognition- Present: In 2015 Touchstone Institute offered
the first Internationally Graduated Optometrist Examination (IGOEE)
- Blueprint consistent with national optometry competency profile developed by CEO
- Results are used by the regulators to determine eligibility to apply for a bridging program
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The Second “Stop”Prior Learning Assessment Recognition- Future: Monitor performance within and
post IOBP based on IGOEE performance- Curriculum revisions as appropriate - Adjust thresholds as necessary
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The Third “Stop”IOBP Admissions- Past: Meeting minimum thresholds on the PLA
guaranteed placement into a bridging program. Present: Demand>Supply- Demographics are changing (greater number of
returning Canadians)- Admissions committee ranks candidates’ IGOEE
scores and sends offers of admission to highest ranked applicants
ADMISSIONS
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The Third “Stop”IOBP Admissions- Future:
- Program capacity- Currently working with Touchstone Institute to
develop an occupation specific language assessment as an additional criteria used to rank candidates for admissions purposes
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The Fourth “Stop”Bridging Programs
- Bridging One- Past: 4 weeks- Present: 10 week didactic lectures/labs + 2 week
examination period + 4 week externship = 16 weeks- Bridging Two
- Past & Present: 1 year (28 weeks didactic lectures/labs/exams + 2-10 week externships blocks)
BRIDGING PROGRAMS
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The Fourth “Stop”Bridging Programs
- Future:- Research & Development regarding integrating
IOBP within the Doctor of Optometry program- Students would graduate with an O.D. degree- Continuous curriculum development
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The “Fifth & Sixth Stops”• #5 Canadian Optometry Board
Examination
• #6 Provincial Registration– Jurisprudence examination We’re
almost there!
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The “Emerald City”
aka “Canadian Optometric Practice”
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IOBP Graduates• Approx. 360 IOGs have successfully
completed the IOBP and are licenced to practice Optometry in Canada
• 100% employment rate across Canadian province
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Reflections• Participant-Focused Education• Adaptability• Communication & Collaboration
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Thank you!
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