Part-time Membership

  A licensed optometrist practicing in Alberta who holds valid membership with the Alberta College of Optometrists may apply for Part-time Membership by agreeing to restrict their practice to a maximum of 75 working days in the year in any jurisdiction. The applicant must pay all relevant professional dues, fees and levies and agree to uphold the bylaws of the AAO, and sign a declaration.
The AAO professional dues for Part-time Members are as follows:
• Less than 25 years in practice in Alberta = 50% of AAO/CAO dues and levies
• More than 25 years in practice in Alberta = 33% of AAO/CAO applicable dues and 50% of AAO/CAO applicable levies
Note: a working day is defined as any optometric activity in any given day for any period time (e.g. 75 half days would constitute 75 working days).

Benefits include (a full benefits guide will be provided with membership):
• A voice in legislative affairs
• A listing on the patient Find an Optometrist tool on the AAO webpage
• Patient information materials and aids
• Public promotional campaigns, materials and equipment loans
• Member discounts for personal and professional services
• Regional meetings and workshops
• Continuing education opportunities, in-person and online
• AAO annual general meeting and conference
• Monthly newsletters that provide current and trending practice and optometry news
• AAO vision care programs (Eye See. . .Eye Learn® and Eyesafe™)
• Online resources
• Membership with the Canadian Association of Optometrists

For additional information, please contact our Member Services Coordinator at: [email protected]