Everything you need to succeed in the OCANZ Competency in Optometry Examination (COE) and your AHPRA registration journey
Interactive tools to test your knowledge and build confidence
Practice with exam-style MCQs from our comprehensive question bank
Daily practice question with detailed explanation to keep you sharp
Interactive knowledge cards with clinical pearls and memory hooks
Timed practice exam simulating the COE written paper (144 MCQs · 3 hours)
OSCE skills stations and patient examination practice for the clinical exam
Essential resources to support your COE exam preparation
Overview of the four OCANZ assessment stages — eligibility, written, cultural safety, clinical
Detailed breakdown of COE Part 1 (144 MCQs) and Part 2 (18 SAQs)
12 skills across 6 stations + 4 patient examinations (70 min each)
Australian optometry terminology, abbreviations, and clinical pearls
Recommended study schedule from eligibility through clinical exam
Navigate the registration process and career opportunities in Australia
Step-by-step pathway to general registration with the Optometry Board of Australia
Practise under supervision in Australia after passing the COE written component
Mandatory program (6 tutorials, ~5 hours, 80% pass) — prerequisite for clinical exam
Optometry occupation classification and skilled-migration visa pathways in Australia
Connect with fellow international optometrists and get support
Updates, study tips, assessment changes, and industry insights
Common questions about eligibility, fees, validity, and the COE pathway
Inspiring journeys of international optometrists who passed the COE
Join online study groups based on your assessment stage and location
Access structured COE assessment guides, practice tools, and clinical simulation to prepare for your Australian optometry registration