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:: May 16, 2012
Scores for the April 2012 Part II PAM and TMOD examinations are now available.
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::May 9, 2012
Scores for the March 2012 Part I ABS examination are now available.
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::May 7, 2012
Scores for the March 2012 Part III (CSE) and ISE examinations are now available.
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::March 20, 2012
The NBEO has added the ability for candidates to update online their requests for states to receive Official Score Reports (OSR)!
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::March 20, 2012
Registration for the August 2012 Part I (ABS) examination is now available.
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::February 24, 2012
TestPoints Newsletter Winter 2012 is now available.
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::February 15, 2012
Part III (CSE) registration for entering 4th year students is now available.
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::January 17, 2012
Registration for the stand-alone Injections Skill (ISE) examination is now available.
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::January 5, 2012
The American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry (ABCMO) uses the passing of ACMO in its Board Certification process.
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::December 13, 2011
Registration for the June 2012 ACMO examination is now available.
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::September 6, 2011
CSE Candidate Guide, ISE Candidate Guide, and the Sample Patient Data Form have been updated with minor changes.
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::August 10, 2011
NCCTO Equipment List Update:
After further testing with the Volk 20D Lens and the Volk Digital Clear Field Lens, it was found that both lenses provide equal images for Video Taping on BIO. Therefore, you will have the option of using either lens.
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::July 18, 2011
April 2011-July 2012 CSE and ISE Evaluation Forms and updated Candidate Guides are now available.
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National Center of Clinical Testing in Optometry
200 South College Street, Suite 2020
Charlotte, NC 28202
800-969-EXAM, ext. 2
704-332-9565, ext. 2
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Welcome to the National Center of Clinical Testing in Optometry (NCCTO) located in Charlotte, North Carolina at the main headquarters of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO). This testing facility offers the Part III Clinical Skills Exam (CSE) for candidates seeking licensure in optometry. Below you will find all of the pertinent information and links regarding the CSE, traveling to Charlotte, and other special instructions. |
PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE AT THE NCCTO NO EARLIER THAN
15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT TIME. |
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| As of August 1, 2012 the injection skill will be calculated into the overall Part III CSE score and will be reflected in CSE pass/fail decisions. We anticipate having updated (August 2012 – July 2013) candidate guides, evaluation forms, etc. posted to this page by July 1, 2012 along with a new Facility and Information video so please check back for the latest updates. |
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The NBEO Part III CSE is a distinctive clinical skills examination for optometry requiring fundamental skills that reflect actual practice. Our state-of-the-art testing facility exam rooms simulate real-life optometric examination rooms and allow the NBEO to provide the safety, security, and standardization necessary to ensure fairness and validity in a high-stakes testing environment. The NBEO office staff and members of the Board of Directors extend to you best wishes for a safe, pleasant trip to the NCCTO in Charlotte, North Carolina and for success on your Part III Clinical Skills Examination. |
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