CPOA Exam Study Resources (Certified Paraoptometric Assistant)
Study resources for the Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA) exam, administered by the American Optometric Association (AOA) through its Commission on Paraoptometric Certification (CPC). The CPOA is one of four paraoptometric certification levels (CPO, CPOA, CPOT, CPOC) and is designed for optometric staff seeking to validate clinical and administrative competencies . Official preparation materials are available through AOA EyeLearn and include the 2025 CPOA Expanded Exam Outline, the CPOA Prep Course, the CPOA Exam Study Resource Book, CPOA Webinar Parts 1 and 2 with presentation slides, and Para Certification Study Halls . The CPOA exam consists of 180 scored multiple-choice questions plus unscored pretest items, with content weighted toward Clinical Principles, Testing, and Procedures (50%), followed by Office Operations, Ophthalmic Optics and Dispensing, Special Procedures, Refractive Status, and Basic Anatomy . Candidates should begin with the Paraoptometric Examination Candidate Handbook and the current exam outline to ensure alignment with the latest Job Task Analysis, as older third-party materials may be outdated . Note that "CPOA" is also used by IIBA for its Certificate in Product Ownership Analysis, a completely unrelated business analysis credential; candidates should confirm they are pursuing the AOA optometric certification before purchasing any study materials .
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