COT JCAHPO 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

COA → COT → COMT

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Code of Ethics

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Suspension or revocation of certification

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Completion of a new non-ophthalmic hobby course

Answer

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

Question 5

The JCAHPO COT examination is administered in which format?

Accepted Answer

Computer-based testing at approved Prometric or similar centers

Answer

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

COT - Certified Ophthalmic Technician Practice Test