ABO-NCLE Certification Exam – Questions With
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ABO-NCLE American Board of Opticianry & National Contact
Lens Examiners.
Certification Examination Voluntary tests for Opticians and Contact Lens
Technicians.
ISO/IEC 17024:2012 International standard for certifying organizations.
NOCE National Opticianry Competency Examination for
Opticians.
CLRE Contact Lens Registry Exam for Contact Lens
Technicians.
Certification Recognition granted for meeting specific
qualifications.
Mission Statement Promotes excellence in Opticianry and Contact Lens
Technology.
Credentialing Programs Programs that certify and recognize Opticians and
Technicians.
Continuing Education Required learning for recertification of professionals.
Non-Discrimination Policy Principles of equal opportunity in certification.
Eligibility Requirements Criteria for candidates to take certification exams.
,Age Requirement Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
Education Requirement Candidates need a high school diploma or GED.
State Regulations State requirements supersede ABO-NCLE's
regulations.
Competency Validation Certification validates knowledge and skills in
practice.
Examination Registration Careful selection of the correct exam is essential.
Accreditation Recognition of certification programs' credibility.
Optician Professional who dispenses eyewear and fits lenses.
Contact Lens Technician Specialist in fitting and dispensing contact lenses.
Testing Information Details on exams available on ABO-NCLE's website.
Professional Development Ongoing education to maintain certification
standards.
Consumer Protection Identifying qualified professionals for public safety.
Approved Courses Educational materials approved for continuing
education.
Eligibility Criteria Candidates must be 18 years or older.
High School Requirement Candidates need a high school diploma or GED.
Target Group Opticians and Contact Lens Technicians in the U.S.
Test Delivery Methods Available at Prometric Centers and ProProctor
remote testing.
, Exam Frequency Exams offered monthly throughout the year.
Change Fee $75 fee for changing exam details.
Exam Transfer Limit Only three transfers allowed per exam.
Exam Format Secure computer-based exam format.
Number of Questions 125 multiple-choice questions on the exam.
Pretested Questions Some questions are pretested for future exams.
Exam Duration Length of exam is 2 hours.
Practice Analysis Exam based on practice analysis conducted in 2019.
Expert Oversight Panel of experts advises on exam development.
Standards Compliance Follows AERA, APA, and NCME standards.
Item Approval Exam items approved by experienced panel
members.
Item Analysis Complete item analysis conducted for all exams.
Exam Validity Validity and reliability monitored by ABO-NCLE staff.
Reconsideration Requests Candidates can request eligibility reconsideration in
writing.
Verification Requests Must be made within three months of denial.
Content Expert Panel (CEP) Group of Subject Matter Experts developing exams.
Item Development Training Items written by trained Certified Opticians and
Technicians.
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Terms in this set (346)
ABO-NCLE American Board of Opticianry & National Contact
Lens Examiners.
Certification Examination Voluntary tests for Opticians and Contact Lens
Technicians.
ISO/IEC 17024:2012 International standard for certifying organizations.
NOCE National Opticianry Competency Examination for
Opticians.
CLRE Contact Lens Registry Exam for Contact Lens
Technicians.
Certification Recognition granted for meeting specific
qualifications.
Mission Statement Promotes excellence in Opticianry and Contact Lens
Technology.
Credentialing Programs Programs that certify and recognize Opticians and
Technicians.
Continuing Education Required learning for recertification of professionals.
Non-Discrimination Policy Principles of equal opportunity in certification.
Eligibility Requirements Criteria for candidates to take certification exams.
,Age Requirement Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
Education Requirement Candidates need a high school diploma or GED.
State Regulations State requirements supersede ABO-NCLE's
regulations.
Competency Validation Certification validates knowledge and skills in
practice.
Examination Registration Careful selection of the correct exam is essential.
Accreditation Recognition of certification programs' credibility.
Optician Professional who dispenses eyewear and fits lenses.
Contact Lens Technician Specialist in fitting and dispensing contact lenses.
Testing Information Details on exams available on ABO-NCLE's website.
Professional Development Ongoing education to maintain certification
standards.
Consumer Protection Identifying qualified professionals for public safety.
Approved Courses Educational materials approved for continuing
education.
Eligibility Criteria Candidates must be 18 years or older.
High School Requirement Candidates need a high school diploma or GED.
Target Group Opticians and Contact Lens Technicians in the U.S.
Test Delivery Methods Available at Prometric Centers and ProProctor
remote testing.
, Exam Frequency Exams offered monthly throughout the year.
Change Fee $75 fee for changing exam details.
Exam Transfer Limit Only three transfers allowed per exam.
Exam Format Secure computer-based exam format.
Number of Questions 125 multiple-choice questions on the exam.
Pretested Questions Some questions are pretested for future exams.
Exam Duration Length of exam is 2 hours.
Practice Analysis Exam based on practice analysis conducted in 2019.
Expert Oversight Panel of experts advises on exam development.
Standards Compliance Follows AERA, APA, and NCME standards.
Item Approval Exam items approved by experienced panel
members.
Item Analysis Complete item analysis conducted for all exams.
Exam Validity Validity and reliability monitored by ABO-NCLE staff.
Reconsideration Requests Candidates can request eligibility reconsideration in
writing.
Verification Requests Must be made within three months of denial.
Content Expert Panel (CEP) Group of Subject Matter Experts developing exams.
Item Development Training Items written by trained Certified Opticians and
Technicians.
