Professional Opticians of Florida

Our Mission

For nearly 40 years, the Professional Opticians of Florida (POF) has been dedicated to enhancing the competency of opticians, advancing the profession of opticianry, working to resolve the governmental policy issues affecting opticianry and to protecting the health and welfare of the public.

New Background Screening Requirement – Easy Onsite Option

As of July 1, 2025, healthcare practitioners must complete fingerprinting and background screening for licensure and renewal.

POF has partnered with Broward Live Scan to offer convenient onsite Level 2 background checks at all regional events.

Schedule LiveScan

Select your event → Click “Level 2 Background Check” → Choose a date and time.
You’ll receive a confirmation email with instructions.

Cost: $90 cash - paid to provider onsite | $92.61 credit card
Appointments are limited and fill quickly.

Exciting New Partnership

Opticians for Better Vision

2025 Donation Goal

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Featured Event

Ft Walton Beach, FL

Feb 27-28, Mar 1, 2026

More Information

Florida Events

America/New_York
ABO & NCLE Exam Reviews (Online)

January 01, 2026

Online
America/New_York
Tallahassee Chapter Education

February 15, 2026 10:00 AM

Challenger Learning Center, 200 S Duval St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
America/Chicago
2026 Spring Spectacle Conference

February 27, 2026 10:00 AM

The Island Resort at Ft. Walton Beach , 1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Phone: (850) 337-9194
America/New_York
ABO Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series

March 02, 2026 7:00 PM

Online Webinar
America/New_York
NCLE Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series

March 04, 2026 7:00 PM

Online Webinar
America/New_York
Apprentice/Sponsor Orientation Webinar

March 31, 2026 7:00 PM

Webinar-Online

Online CE Hours

Professional Opticians of Florida is committed to continuing our proud tradition of offering only high-quality education with our “home study” courses that are hosted on pofCE.org.

Only top instructors in the optical profession were asked to research and write courses that are interesting and relevant to you. Each course has been reviewed by a panel of experts to ensure that all information is the most accurate and up-to-date.

All home study courses available on pofCE.org are approved by the Florida Board of Opticianry for the renewal of your Florida optician's license. Florida provider 50-1645.

Scholarships for Careers in Opticianry