COT JCAHPO 4

Question 1

Under JCAHPO guidelines, which of the following tasks is within the scope of practice of a COT but NOT a COA?

Accepted Answer

Conducting Goldman applanation tonometry independently

Answer

COTs have expanded scope including Goldman applanation tonometry, whereas COAs perform more basic procedures like visual acuity and confrontation fields.

Question 2

JCAHPO requires that continuing education for recertification include a minimum number of credits in which mandatory topic area?

Accepted Answer

Patient safety and ethics

Answer

JCAHPO mandates that at least some recertification credits address patient safety and ethics topics.

Question 3

A COT candidate who fails the JCAHPO examination may retest after waiting:

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

JCAHPO requires candidates who fail to wait 90 days before retaking the examination.

Question 4

JCAHPO's Skills Verification Program (SVP) is primarily designed to:

Accepted Answer

Document and verify specific clinical hands-on competencies

Answer

The SVP documents hands-on clinical skills verification as a complement to the written examination process.

Question 5

Which JCAHPO credential is specifically designed for ophthalmic personnel focusing on surgical assistance roles?

Accepted Answer

COMT

Answer

The COMT credential covers advanced clinical skills including surgical assistance, making it the credential for surgical support roles.

COT - Certified Ophthalmic Technician Practice Test

COT - Certified Ophthalmic Technician Practice Test

COT JCAHPO 4