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COST exam key facts

  • The IJCAHPO Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting (OSA) exam, the official credential behind the 'Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Technologist' label, has 80 multiple-choice questions. Source
  • Candidates get 60 minutes to complete the IJCAHPO Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting (OSA) exam. Source
  • IJCAHPO sets the OSA passing score with a modified Angoff procedure and does not publish the cut score. Source
  • The IJCAHPO Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting (OSA) exam costs $145 for a first attempt. Source
  • Candidates who fail the IJCAHPO OSA exam have 12 months from their first test date to submit two retest applications; after a second failed retest they must wait 12 months from the first test date and reapply in full. Source
  • IJCAHPO certifications, including the OSA, are valid for 36 months, and the OSA cycle is aligned with the holder's core certification cycle. Source
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Decks by Topic

Aseptic Techniques & Infection Control
7 cards
Aseptic Techniques & Infection Control
7 cards
Aseptic Techniques & Infection Control
7 cards
Aseptic Techniques & Infection Control
7 cards
Clinical Assessment Methods
7 cards
Medical Ethics and Law
7 cards
Medical Ethics and Law
7 cards
Medical Ethics and Law
7 cards
Medical Ethics and Law
7 cards
Ocular Pathology & Disease Recognition
7 cards
Pharmacology Basics
7 cards
Clinical Assessment Methods
6 cards
COST Anesthesia and Medications in Ophthalmic Surgery
6 cards
COST Anesthesia and Medications in Ophthalmic Surgery
6 cards
COST Anesthesia and Medications in Ophthalmic Surgery
6 cards
COST Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
6 cards
COST Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
6 cards
COST Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
6 cards
Diagnostic Procedures
6 cards
Documentation Standards
6 cards
Medical Ethics and Law
6 cards
Patient Communication
6 cards
Patient Safety Protocols
6 cards
Pharmacology Basics
6 cards
Treatment Planning
6 cards
Aseptic Techniques & Infection Control
6 cards
Ophthalmic Instrumentation & Equipment Handling
6 cards
Preoperative & Postoperative Patient Care
6 cards
Surgical Procedures & Techniques
6 cards

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Sources & references

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  1. documents.jcahpo.org — Passing score, retake policy, score release, score validity, fees, retake fee, test dates, exam information · verified Oct 2026
  2. jcahpo.org — Eligibility, exam format, time limit · verified Oct 2026
  3. pearsonvue.com — Test delivery · verified Oct 2026