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• ABO & NCLE Exam Reviews (Online)

  • Start
    January 01, 2024
  • End
    December 31, 2024
  • Location
    Online

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  Professional Opticians of Florida have partnered with WINK Productions to offer a new on-line program developed to review the fundamentals needed to help you prepare for the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and the National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) Certification Examinations required for licensure in Florida.
  

  Each virtual interactive lesson consists of slides, audio, speaker notes and a quiz, allowing you to review and complete the training independently. Online testing can make sure the most important information is understood. And, interactive education is more fun and more likely to be retained.

  Your email confirmation will include information on accessing the review courses.

  
  

  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.
  

  
  

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• ABO Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series

  • Start
    July 08, 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    August 12, 2024
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Webinar

  Registration is closed

  

  ABO Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series:

  Professional Opticians of Florida is pleased to offer the ABO Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series.  This ABO Basic Certification Webinar Series consists of 6 - (2) hour sessions instructed by, Lisa Griffin , an Opticianry program instructor.  Your instructor will help you prepare for the ABO exam by teaching appropriate materials and answering any questions  in advance of your exam.

  ABO Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series

  July 8

  July 15

  July 22

  July 29

  August 5

  August 12

  Webinar Hours: 7 - 9pm

  This review course covers the core areas of knowledge to assist in preparation for the ABO Basic Certification Exam.  Topics reviewed include:

  
  

  I. Ophthalmic Optics

  • Terminology
    
  • Lens characteristics, powers and formulas
    
  • Multifocals
    
  • Lens Materials
    
  • Prism
    

  II. Ocular Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology

  • Structure of the eye and function
    
  • Refractive errors
    

  III. Ophthalmic Products

  • Lenses & Frames
    
  • Applying produce Knowledge
  • Verifying frame and lens parameters

  IV. Instrumentation

  • Use of lens power devices
    
  • Select ophthalmic tool, instruments, and equipment
    
  • Use and maintain ophthalmic tool, instruments, and equipment
    

  V. Dispensing Procedure

  • Visual needs for lifestyle and occupational activities
    
  • Fitting, adjusting, measuring, and verification

  VI. Laws, Regulations, and Standards

  
  

  For more information on the ABO/NCLE Basic Certification Exam Reviews

  
  

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• NCLE Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series

  • Start
    July 10, 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    August 14, 2024
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Webinar

  Registration is closed

  

  NCLE Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series:

  

  Professional Opticians of Florida is pleased to offer the NCLE Exam Review Webinar Series.  This NCLE webinar series consists of 6 - (2) hour sessions instructed by, Lisa Griffin , an Opticianry program instructor.  Your instructor will help you prepare for the NCLE exam by teaching appropriate materials and answering any questions  in advance of your exam.

  
  

  NCLE Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series

  July 10

  July 17

  July 24

  July 31

  August 7

  August 14

  Webinar Hours: 7 - 9pm
  

  This course will prepare the candidate for the NCLE Basic Certification Examination.
  
  Topics will include:

  
  Domain I -
  

  • Ocular Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the eye as it pertains to contact lens wear and

  Domain II -

  • Refractive errors regarding ametropias and optical conditions related to contact lenses.

  Domain III -

  • Pre-fitting techniques will be discussed to evaluate the relationship between the corneal readings and the refractive error to identify the possible need for specialty materials and designs.

  Domain V and VI –

  • Will discuss the diagnostic fitting and dispensing of both soft and rigid lenses, including aftercare, wearing schedules and patient hygiene.
  • This Domain will also include the use of instruments, tests and evaluation procedures.

  Domain VII –

  • Will discuss follow-up and problem solving protocol as it relates to normal and abnormal symptoms and

  Domain VIII –

  • Will discuss the legal aspects of contact lenses and tolerance standards utilized in contact lens fitting.

  For more information on the NCLE/ABO Exam Review

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• Apprentice/Sponsor Orientation Webinar

  • When
    July 23, 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Webinar-Online

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  All Florida Apprentices are required to attend an approved two-hour Apprentice/Sponsor Orientation course within one year of registering for

  their program. This webinar will fulfill your orientation course requirement and it includes the latest requirements, current deadlines, new exam updates and educational options for Apprentices.

  A limited number of spaces are available during the webinar, and they will be offered on a first-come first-served basis. Sponsors of Apprentices can participate on the space available basis, however, this webinar will NOT be available for CE credit to Florida Opticians.

  This webinar is FREE to all Future Optician Members of POF and the standard rate of only $29 for Apprentices that are not members of POF. Join POF as a Future Optician Member for only $45 a year for the many benefits, including this Webinar. 

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• 2024 Summer Showcase Conference

  • Start
    September 13, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    September 15, 2024
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek, 14651 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821

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  Your friends at Professional Opticians of Florida look forward to you joining us at Summer Showcase 2024  at The Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek! We put together the best educational speakers in Opticianry for this weekend's event.

  
  

  For Full Details on  Summer Showcase Click Here

  
  

  Schedule at a Glance

  
  

  Friday, September 13th 

  10:00 am Registration Desk Opens

  12:00 pm CE Courses Start 

  Saturday, September 14th 

  7:30 am Registration Desk Opens

  8:00 am CE Courses Start 

  11:45 am Lunch & Trade Show

  Once education ends on Saturday, please join us for Happy Hour in the Trade Show followed by Opticians After Dark  

  Sunday, September 15th
  

  7:30am Registration Desk Opens

  8:00am CE Courses Start 

  
  

  For the  Summer Showcase Education Schedule Click Here

  Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek

  14651 Chelonia Pkwy

  Orlando, FL 32821

  (407) 390-2300

  Please call The Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek 407-390-2300 and ask for the Professional Opticians of Florida group rate of $159 per night or click below to book online.  Please book before August 20, 2024.  

  Driving Directions to Hotel

  
  

  
  

  • Resort fee waived
  • Self-Parking $15
  • Valet Parking $38

  
  

  
  

  
  

  To ensure your stay is both convenient and cost-effective, POF secures a limited number of rooms at an exclusive group rate. The deadline to secure your special group rate is listed under each event, and availability if first-come, first-served. Once the block is sold out, this discounted rate will no longer be available. 

  Act promptly and reserve your room today!

  Book Hotel

  
  

  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.

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• Florida Apprentice Contact Lens Certificate Program @ 2024 Summer Showcase

  • Start
    September 13, 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    September 15, 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek, 14651 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
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  Florida Apprentice Contact Lens Certificate Program

  POF's  32 hours of training in Contact Lenses meets and exceeds the Apprenticeship Requirements and Training Program for an Apprentice with a sponsor that is not Board Certified. (FL Admin Rule 64B12-16.003)

  Professional Opticians of Florida (POF)  has formulated their experience and resources to offer a contact lens program designed specifically for Apprentice Opticians in Florida. This new 32-hour course will be offered in two parts: 13 hours of on-line training, plus 19 hours of live and hands-on clinical training offered at this conference.

  Part 1: Available Online in advance of workshop

  The first part of the program is delivered on-line and covers contact Lens theory in carefully designed modules that can be completed at your own pace and in advance of the live hands-on clinical Part 2.

  Part 2: Clinical Workshop in Orlando at POF’s  Summer Showcase 2024 Event

  This part of the program is offered as a clinical workshop model, which is delivered over a three-day weekend. You will spend nineteen (19) hours with highly skilled contact lens instructors learning the key concepts of Contact Lens fitting firsthand. 

  
  

  Be sure to register for the Certificate program now and complete the 13 hours of training online in Part 1 before live clinicals  to be eligible to take the clinical workshops listed above.

  Discounted POF Members Registration Total: $425 (including a complimentary one-year POF apprentice membership)

  
  

  For additional information on any of these Apprentice Training programs or to register, visit:  POF.org/apprentice.

  
  
  

   MORE on the Florida Apprentice Contact Lens Certificate Program

  
  

  Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek

  14651 Chelonia Pkwy

  Orlando, FL 32821

  (407) 390-2300

  Please call The Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek 407-390-2300 and ask for the Professional Opticians of Florida group rate of $159 per night or click below to book online.  Please book before August 20, 2024.  

  Driving Directions to Hotel

  
  

  
  

  • Resort fee waived
  • Self-Parking $15
  • Valet Parking $38

  
  

  
  

  
  

  To ensure your stay is both convenient and cost-effective, POF secures a limited number of rooms at an exclusive group rate. The deadline to secure your special group rate is listed under each event, and availability if first-come, first-served. Once the block is sold out, this discounted rate will no longer be available. 

  Act promptly and reserve your room today!

  Book Hotel

  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.

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• ABO/NCLE Basic Certification Exam Prep (Live)

  • Start
    September 14, 2024
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    September 15, 2024
  •  
    3:30 PM
  • Location
    Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek, 14651 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821

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  LIVE ABO/NCLE Basic Certification Exam Prep Courses:

  September 14 & 15, 2024

  POF, in conjunction with the National Federation of Opticianry Schools (NFOS), is pleased to offer ABO and NCLE live Basic Certification Exam Prep Courses. These live ABO/NCLE exam preps are 6 hours each and are conducted by full time Opticianry program instructors who will review the exam materials and assist you in your exam preparations. The  instructor will answer your questions and help you prepare by studying appropriate materials in advance of your exam. 

  
  

  NCLE Basic Certification Exam Prep Course

  Saturday, September 14, 2024

  8:15 am Attendee check-in

  8:30 -12:00 pm Welcome & Instruction: Exam Review

  12:00 -1:00 pm Lunch on your own

  1:00 -3:25 pm Instruction: Exam Review

  3:25 -3:30 pm Evaluations, Wrap up & Thank you

  
  

  ABO Basic Certification Exam Prep Course
  

  Sunday, September 15, 2024

  8:15 am Attendee check-in

  8:30 -12:00 pm Welcome & Instruction: Exam Review

  12:00 -1:00 pm Lunch on your own

  1:00 -3:25 pm Instruction: Exam Review

  3:25 -3:30 pm Evaluations, Wrap up & Thank you

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  IMPORTANT NOTICE: POF and all other exam review courses can only be a part of a comprehensive study program. Successful exam candidates have used these POF exam review courses to answer questions and solidify knowledge gained by studying the recommended materials in advance of the reviews and exams. Both ABO & NCLE exams cover vast areas of knowledge from years of experience. We strongly recommend that you use this review course in conjunction with adequate individual study of quality review materials.  POF’s recommended study guides for both the ABO and NCLE exams are available on the POF MarketPlace of this website.

  
  

  Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek

  14651 Chelonia Pkwy

  Orlando, FL 32821

  (407) 390-2300

  Please call The Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek 407-390-2300 and ask for the Professional Opticians of Florida group rate of $159 per night or click below to book online.  Please book before August 20, 2024.  

  Driving Directions to Hotel

  
  

  
  

  • Resort fee waived
  • Self-Parking $15
  • Valet Parking $38

  
  

  
  

  
  

  To ensure your stay is both convenient and cost-effective, POF secures a limited number of rooms at an exclusive group rate. The deadline to secure your special group rate is listed under each event, and availability if first-come, first-served. Once the block is sold out, this discounted rate will no longer be available. 

  Act promptly and reserve your room today!

  Book Hotel

  
  

  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.
  

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• 2024 Vision Preview

  • Start
    November 01, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    November 03, 2024
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel & Convention Center, 11775 Heron Bay Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33076

  Register

  

  Your friends at Professional Opticians of Florida look forward to you joining us at Vision Preview 2024  at

  Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs

  Hotel & Convention Center! We put together the best educational speakers in Opticianry for this weekend's event.

  
  

  For Full Details on  Vision Preview Click Here
  

  Schedule at a Glance

  
  

  Friday, November 1st 

  10:00 am Registration Desk Opens

  12:00 pm CE Courses Start 

  Saturday, November 2nd 

  7:30 am Registration Desk Opens

  8:00 am CE Courses Start 

  11:45 am Lunch & Trade Show

  Once education ends on Saturday, please join us for Happy Hour in the Trade Show followed by Opticians After Dark  

  Sunday, November 3rd
  

  7:30am Registration Desk Opens

  8:00am CE Courses Start 

  For the Vision Preview Education Schedule Click Here

  Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs

  Hotel & Convention Center

  
  

  • Group Rate-$145/night
  • Resort Fee Waived
  • $6 Overnight Parking
  • Free Daily Parking

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  11775 Heron Bay Blvd.

  Coral Springs, FL 33076

   954-753-5598

  Book Hotel

  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.

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