How can paraoptometric staff join as associate members?
American Optometric Association member doctors can visit AOA.org and under the “Member Center” tab select “MyAOA”. Once logged in, the doctor can click "Staff Membership" to add staff to their accounts. After a staff member is added, it usually takes them 30 minutes to be added to the sponsoring doctor's account. Newly created para members (associate members) will receive welcome emails with information to begin their paraoptometric journey.
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