Certification has become an important part of the optometric career advancement process because it demonstrates that an individual possesses a level of competence that is required to be successful in the industry. While certification in and of itself does not expand one’s knowledge or skill set, it does serve as an indication of whether or not someone is competent to perform the job. Employers commonly use certification as a metric by which they critically assess an individual’s suitability for available positions.

Paraoptometric professionals who have been certified can generally expect to have more job opportunities available to them. Optical employers prefer to hire credentialed applicants because they know that they require less training and support. Employers also realize that many customers respond better to employees who can demonstrate that they have met national standards of competence. Certified employees are an important asset to a business because they represent a marketing advantage over the competition that … Click Here to Continue Reading