The Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand is the accreditation authority responsible for accrediting education providers and programs of study for the optometry profession.
Approved Programs of Study
An online search will soon be available for optometry approved programs of study.
In the interim, please refer to the list below:
Optometry Approved Programs of Study (42.2 KB,PDF)
Accreditation Standards
The following guidelines are published in accordance with section 47(6) of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (the National Law) as in force in each state and territory.
The guidelines are the approved accreditation standards, as defined under section 5 of the National Law, for the optometry profession.
The approval for these accreditation standards is made under the transitional provision in section 255 of the National Law. These guidelines are also published on the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand website.
Accreditation Manual for Optometry Courses In Australia and New Zealand (531 KB,PDF)