School of Health Sciences

NAIT Optical Training Opportunities

NAIT has programming to suit your needs. If you are seeking employment in the optical field, we have an introductory correspondence course:

If you already work for a licensed optician, choose from the following courses:

If you have a knowledge of the terminology and concepts related to the field of Opticianry, then choose the following course:

If you have previous working knowledge as an optician or are seeking to update your skills with a review of major principles and theory in eyeglasses or contact lenses, then choose from the following advanced level courses:


U.S. applicants please contact:

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Contact Information for Alberta Students

Phone: 780.378.2800
Toll free: 1.888.491.3130
Fax: 780.471.8377
E-mail: optical@nait.ca

Contact for Canadian Residents outside Alberta

Opticians Association of Canada.

Phone: 1.204.982.6060
Toll free: 1.800.847.3155
http://www.opticians.ca