OCT-C Written TEST Certification Question https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=520277 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:12:59 GMT Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:00:25 GMT Copyright © 2013 Ophthalmic Photographers' Society OCT-C Written TEST Certification Question https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=520277 https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=520277 My name is Jennifer Thomson CRA at Bascom Palmer.  Currently no one at Bascom Palmer has taken their OCT-C and I have been looking into taking the test. I currently have passed my Portfolio review for the OCT-C which was shot using the Heidelberg Spectralis.

I do not have much of any experience with the Stratus OCT and I am wondering if this will be a problem when taking the test. I am also wondering if the test has been updated with the changing technology? I would appreciate any thoughts on the subject thanks!!

 Thanks, Jen Thomson CRA



]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:29:43 GMT RE: OCT-C Written TEST Certification Question https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=521143 https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=521143 J. Thomson said:

My name is Jennifer Thomson CRA at Bascom Palmer.  Currently no one at Bascom Palmer has taken their OCT-C and I have been looking into taking the test. I currently have passed my Portfolio review for the OCT-C which was shot using the Heidelberg Spectralis.

I do not have much of any experience with the Stratus OCT and I am wondering if this will be a problem when taking the test. I am also wondering if the test has been updated with the changing technology? I would appreciate any thoughts on the subject thanks!!

 Thanks, Jen Thomson CRA


Hi Jennifer,

First off, congratulations on achieving a passing OCT-C portfolio. That’s great news!

As for the exam, I believe testing one’s knowledge of ocular anatomy, OCT interpretation or patient safety is not be affected by the OCT device you use. There are, however, differences between time domain and spectral domain properties and principles. Going into the exam, it would be wise to have an understanding of each.

The OCT-C Program Guide, found on OPS website, does supply the current content outline for the exam (pg 15) as well as suggested reference materials (pg 21) to help you prepare for the exam.

Here is the link…oct-c program guide

The BOC is trying to keep the exam current with the latest technologies. Changes to the exam content are dependant on where the field is moving. So I would expect the both the CRA and OCT-C exams to remain in a fluid state. But these changes do take time.

My advice to you would be to check the content outline, do your studying and then take your OCT-C exam when you feel you are ready.

Gary

]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:30:29 GMT https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=521166 https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=521166 FYI, Gary's first response had some weird text formatting errors that couldn't be edited out so I deleted his first response (in consultation with Gary). He resubmitted it and now it looks fine.

Sorry to disappoint anyone who may have thought that Gary said something controversial or off-color and we had to censor him. He's such a loose cannon! ;-)

Actually his response is spot-on. I was going to mention the same thing about the content outline. It's been several years since I took the exam, but the content outline reinforces my recollection that anatomy, pathology, interpretation make up more than half the exam. I would review technique, scanning protocols etc. but make sure you're comfortable with anatomy, etc.

Hope this helps...

]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:23:24 GMT reply https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=521964 https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=521964 Thanks for the feedback guys , that cleared alot up. I had a friend or two asking a similar question on the facebook page so that has helped us both out. thx again!!

Jen Thomson

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