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JCAHPO Flashcards

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  1. JCAHPO's three-tier certification ladder for ophthalmic technicians, in order from entry to advanced, is:

    Answer: COA → COT → COMT

    The JCAHPO ladder progresses from COA (entry) to COT (technician) to COMT (technologist), the highest clinical tier.

  2. Which JCAHPO policy addresses ethical conduct and professional behavior expected of certified ophthalmic personnel?

    Answer: Code of Ethics

    JCAHPO maintains a Code of Ethics that all credentialed individuals must uphold as a condition of certification.

  3. A JCAHPO-certified ophthalmic technician who is convicted of a felony may face:

    Answer: Suspension or revocation of certification

    Felony convictions can result in suspension or revocation of JCAHPO certification under its disciplinary procedures.

  4. JCAHPO CE credits accepted for recertification may include all of the following EXCEPT:

    Answer: Completion of a new non-ophthalmic hobby course

    CE credits must be ophthalmic or medically relevant; a non-ophthalmic hobby course would not qualify.

  5. The JCAHPO COT examination is administered in which format?

    Answer: Computer-based testing at approved Prometric or similar centers

    JCAHPO administers its examinations as computer-based tests at approved testing centers such as Prometric sites.

  6. Which of the following is a unique benefit of JCAHPO certification for ophthalmic technicians?

    Answer: Demonstrates standardized competency recognized nationally by employers

    JCAHPO certification demonstrates nationally recognized, standardized competency that many employers use as a hiring benchmark.

  7. JCAHPO was originally founded as a joint committee between which two organizations?

    Answer: AAO and AMA

    JCAHPO was founded as a joint committee between the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Association of Ophthalmology (AMA) to certify allied personnel.