Welcome!
Who We Are
The Nova Scotia College of Dispensing Opticians is the
health regulatory body for all Opticians in Nova Scotia. The
College is responsible for regulating Opticians in the
public interest through registration, licensing, continuing
education and the establishment of a professional code of
conduct in accordance with the Dispensing Opticians Act of
Nova Scotia.
Mission
Regulating and improving the practice of Opticians to ensure
quality professional care for the consumers of Nova Scotia.
Objectives
In order that the public interest may be served and
protected, the objectives of the College are: to regulate
the practice of optical dispensing through registration,
licensing and the establishment of a professional conduct
process in accordance with this Act and the regulations;
establish, maintain and develop standards of professional
practice among its members; establish, maintain and develop
standards of professional ethics and a code of conduct for
its members; and administer this Act and perform such other
duties and exercise such other powers as are imposed or
conferred on the Board by or under any Act.

Announcements
Updated Covid-19 Guidelines Now Available!
March 20, 2022 | Registrar
Updated Covid-19 Guidelines based on recommendations from the N.S.Department of Health have been published.
Under the guidelines, many restrictions have been lifted, replaced by recommendations.
- Read the Full Details -22/23 NSCDO Newsletter Released
April 6, 2022 | Registrar
The Newsletter for 22/23, complete with announcements and 21/22 recap, is available for download.
- Download here -