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Comprehensive Guide to ABO-NCLE Certification
Exams for Opticians and Contact Lens Technicians
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Terms in this set (192)
What does ABO-NCLE stand for? American Board of Opticianry & National Contact
Lens Examiners, Inc.
What type of organization is ABO- A national, not-for-profit organization.
NCLE?
What does ABO-NCLE administer? Voluntary competency certification examinations for
dispensing Opticians and Contact Lens Technicians.
What is the accreditation status of It is the only Opticianry Examination Organization in
ABO-NCLE? the U.S. accredited as a Certifying Organization.
What is the purpose of certification? To grant recognition to individuals who have met
predetermined qualifications.
What are the names of the exams National Opticianry Competency Examination
administered by ABO-NCLE? (NOCE) for Opticians and Contact Lens Registry
Exam (CLRE) for Contact Lens Technicians.
What is the mission of ABO-NCLE? To promote excellence in Opticianry and Contact
Lens Technology through credentialing programs.
What is required for eligibility to take Candidates must have a high school diploma, GED, or
the NOCE and CLRE exams? equivalent.
,What is the format of the NOCE and Secure computer-based exams with 125 multiple-
CLRE exams? choice questions.
How long is the NOCE and CLRE 2 hours.
exam?
How often are the NOCE and CLRE Monthly throughout the year.
exams offered?
What is the fee for taking the NOCE or $75.00, paid by the candidate.
CLRE exam?
What is the purpose of the Content To analyze professional skills and abilities for the test
Expert Panel (CEP) in exam content outline.
development?
What guidelines does ABO-NCLE Technical guidelines from the American Educational
follow for exam development? Research Association, American Psychological
Association, and National Council on Measurement in
Education.
What is the significance of the non- It ensures equal opportunity and prohibits
discrimination policy of ABO-NCLE? discrimination based on various protected statuses.
What is required for recertification by Approved continuing education is required for
ABO-NCLE? recertification.
What is the purpose of pilot testing To ensure validity and psychometric quality before
exam items? being used as scored items.
What should candidates do if they They must request it in writing via email.
want to request reconsideration of
eligibility?
What is the role of the certification It validates an individual's knowledge and skills in a
process in Opticianry? defined role and clinical area of practice.
, What happens if a candidate's basic They are not eligible to register for or take the basic
certification is still active? exam.
What is the target group for the NOCE Opticians and Contact Lens Technicians working in
and CLRE exams? any type of practice site in the U.S.
What is the significance of the test It provides the framework for the exam questions
content outline? based on job task analyses.
How does ABO-NCLE ensure exam Eligibility is verified at the time of the exam, and pre-
security? registration is required.
What is the importance of continuing It ensures that Opticians and Contact Lens
education for certificants? Technicians maintain their knowledge and skills.
How does ABO-NCLE monitor the Through ongoing analysis and updates
validity and reliability of exams? approximately every three years.
What is the role of Prometric in the Prometric provides test centers and remote testing
exam process? options for candidates.
What must candidates show at the test Approved government-issued photo identification.
center?
What is the process for verifying Candidates must provide proof of documentation
eligibility for the exams? and meet specific requirements.
What is the purpose of the NOCE and To evaluate the knowledge and skills associated with
CLRE examinations? the performance of tasks required for the
professional practice of Opticianry and/or Contact
Lens Technology.
How long are the NOCE and CLRE Two hours.
examinations?
Who assists in writing the NOCE and Groups of Certified Opticians and Certified Contact
CLRE examinations? Lens Fitters/Technicians with assistance from the
testing service, Prometric.
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Comprehensive Guide to ABO-NCLE Certification
Exams for Opticians and Contact Lens Technicians
– Questions & Solutions
Save Groups
Terms in this set (192)
What does ABO-NCLE stand for? American Board of Opticianry & National Contact
Lens Examiners, Inc.
What type of organization is ABO- A national, not-for-profit organization.
NCLE?
What does ABO-NCLE administer? Voluntary competency certification examinations for
dispensing Opticians and Contact Lens Technicians.
What is the accreditation status of It is the only Opticianry Examination Organization in
ABO-NCLE? the U.S. accredited as a Certifying Organization.
What is the purpose of certification? To grant recognition to individuals who have met
predetermined qualifications.
What are the names of the exams National Opticianry Competency Examination
administered by ABO-NCLE? (NOCE) for Opticians and Contact Lens Registry
Exam (CLRE) for Contact Lens Technicians.
What is the mission of ABO-NCLE? To promote excellence in Opticianry and Contact
Lens Technology through credentialing programs.
What is required for eligibility to take Candidates must have a high school diploma, GED, or
the NOCE and CLRE exams? equivalent.
,What is the format of the NOCE and Secure computer-based exams with 125 multiple-
CLRE exams? choice questions.
How long is the NOCE and CLRE 2 hours.
exam?
How often are the NOCE and CLRE Monthly throughout the year.
exams offered?
What is the fee for taking the NOCE or $75.00, paid by the candidate.
CLRE exam?
What is the purpose of the Content To analyze professional skills and abilities for the test
Expert Panel (CEP) in exam content outline.
development?
What guidelines does ABO-NCLE Technical guidelines from the American Educational
follow for exam development? Research Association, American Psychological
Association, and National Council on Measurement in
Education.
What is the significance of the non- It ensures equal opportunity and prohibits
discrimination policy of ABO-NCLE? discrimination based on various protected statuses.
What is required for recertification by Approved continuing education is required for
ABO-NCLE? recertification.
What is the purpose of pilot testing To ensure validity and psychometric quality before
exam items? being used as scored items.
What should candidates do if they They must request it in writing via email.
want to request reconsideration of
eligibility?
What is the role of the certification It validates an individual's knowledge and skills in a
process in Opticianry? defined role and clinical area of practice.
, What happens if a candidate's basic They are not eligible to register for or take the basic
certification is still active? exam.
What is the target group for the NOCE Opticians and Contact Lens Technicians working in
and CLRE exams? any type of practice site in the U.S.
What is the significance of the test It provides the framework for the exam questions
content outline? based on job task analyses.
How does ABO-NCLE ensure exam Eligibility is verified at the time of the exam, and pre-
security? registration is required.
What is the importance of continuing It ensures that Opticians and Contact Lens
education for certificants? Technicians maintain their knowledge and skills.
How does ABO-NCLE monitor the Through ongoing analysis and updates
validity and reliability of exams? approximately every three years.
What is the role of Prometric in the Prometric provides test centers and remote testing
exam process? options for candidates.
What must candidates show at the test Approved government-issued photo identification.
center?
What is the process for verifying Candidates must provide proof of documentation
eligibility for the exams? and meet specific requirements.
What is the purpose of the NOCE and To evaluate the knowledge and skills associated with
CLRE examinations? the performance of tasks required for the
professional practice of Opticianry and/or Contact
Lens Technology.
How long are the NOCE and CLRE Two hours.
examinations?
Who assists in writing the NOCE and Groups of Certified Opticians and Certified Contact
CLRE examinations? Lens Fitters/Technicians with assistance from the
testing service, Prometric.
