- Source: Ghana Optometric Association
The Ghana Optometric Association (GOA) is the professional body responsible for the development of the optometry profession in Ghana.
History
The association was formed in 1997 to unite the optometry professionals as well as provide a united front to promote the activities of member.
Executives
Five executives lead the GOA. It is headed by the late Dr. Julius Darko as president of GOA, then subsequently Dr. Samuel O. Asiedu. Supt.Dr. Remi Ninkpe is the immediate past president.Prof Samuel Bert Boadi Kusi is the current president
Activities
The association in 2009 passed a resolution mandating all optometrists wanting to be members to write a professional exam. Upon successfully passing the exam, the certification required to practice optometry in Ghana is awarded. The group has about 200 members. In 2010, the Ghana Optometric Association along with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology's Faculty of Distance Learning rolled out a two-year program to offer all members of GOA who did not have the Doctor of Optometry degree to enroll for it.
See also
Eyecare in the Western Region (Ghana)
Optometry in Ghana
Optometry in the Western Region (Ghana)
Department of Optometry, KNUST
Optometry, UCC, Ghana
References
External links
Ghana Optometric Association homepage
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Ghana Optometric Association
- Eye care in Ghana
- Optometry in Ghana
- Optometry
- List of hospitals in Ghana
- Ghana Health Service
- Index of Ghana-related articles
- National Health Insurance Scheme (Ghana)
- Ministry of Health (Ghana)
- Healthcare in Ghana
