The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) invites interested parties to submit comments regarding proposed changes to the ACOE’s Policy and Procedure Manual. The ACOE reviews its Policy and Procedure Manual on at least an annual basis. The purpose of...

Good afternoon – Please join members of the Optometry Service National Standards of Practice (NSP) workgroup on WEDNESDAY APRIL 26, 2023 at 11:00a ET  for an overview presentation.  Additional resources will be shared as we move forward. The NSP Share Point will be...

The Optometry Program workgroup has been developing national standards of practice (NSP) to uphold safe, high-quality care for the Nation’s Veterans and ensure VA Optometrists can meet the needs of Veterans when practicing within the scope of their VA employment....

The VA may utilize flexible hiring authorities for previous VA trainees when filling open staff positions. Here are some helpful resources: Trainee Recruitment and Hiring Resources (internal VA) -...

OAA Bulletin 03292023

Link to memorandum: 2023 03 Memo re Tech programs phase-out plan (002) Please see the linked Memorandum from Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) Chair, G. Timothy Petito, O.D., providing members of the communities of interest the timeline associated...

In early February 2023, the Biden administration announced its intent to end the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency on May 11, 2023. The attached Memorandum provides important guidance for accredited programs from the Accreditation Council on...

OAA Bulletin 03012023   OAA Bulletin March 1, 2023     Registered Dietitians/Nutritionists Education Expansion Request for Proposal The Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) is pleased to announce the VA-sponsored dietitians/nutritionists education...

Update regarding the COLA from Workforce Management and Consulting (WMC): WMC has been informed that corrections to Optometrists pay tables (Q and VP) have been completed as of February 10, 2023. Optometrist pay corrections have been initiated and/or processed by VISN...