What is the Canadian Standard Assessment in Optometry (CSAO)?
The CSAO is the tool used by Canadian provincial optometric regulatory authorities to assess competence in the practice of optometry. Reasonable professional competence is understood to be a combination of knowledge, skill, and judgement as determined by the profession. Successful completion of the CSAO provides assurance that a candidate has the necessary minimum professional competence to practice optometry independently in accordance with professional standards of practice. The CSAO assesses competence by sampling a candidate’s knowledge, skills, and judgement within a specified range found in the Guide to the CSAO in accordance with the Table of Specifications.
