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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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• Apprentice/Sponsor Orientation Webinar

  • When
    January 28, 2025
  •  
    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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• ABO Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series

  • Start
    February 03, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    March 10, 2025
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Webinar

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  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

  February 3

  February 10

  February 17

  February 24

  March 3

  March 10

  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

  
  

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• NCLE Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series

  • Start
    February 05, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    March 12, 2025
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Webinar

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  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

  February 5

  February 12

  February 19

  February 26

  March 5

  March 12

  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.

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• 2025 West Coast Better Vision Conference

  • Start
    May 16, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    May 18, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, 105 N Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

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  We are looking forward to seeing you and your colleagues at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront for West Coast Better Vision 2024.

  You can look forward to multiple educational options every hour so that you can choose the topics and a schedule that fit your needs. We have scheduled a full, education-packed weekend for Opticians, Apprentice Opticians, and Student Opticians.

  
  

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  Schedule at a Glance

  
  

  Friday, May 16, 2025

  10:00 am Registration Desk Opens

  12:00 pm CE Courses Start 

  Saturday, May 17, 2025

  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, May 18, 2025
  

  7:30am Registration Desk Opens

  8:00am CE Courses Start 

  
  

  West Coast Better Vision Education Schedule

  
  

  • Only 8 Miles from the Majestic Sands of Clearwater Beach
    
  • 15 Minutes to St. Petersburg/ Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
    
  • Just 20 Minutes from Tampa International Airport (TPA)
  • Hotel rooms only $149/night
  • $10 nightly valet/$6 daily valet: Complementary self parking
  • No Resort fees
  • 72 Hr Cancellation policy

  

  105 N. Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

  727-726-1161 Ext 7100 or In-House Reservations

  Group #: POF/West Coast Better Vision Group

  Please book by April 15, 2025

  *Do Not Book Online*

  *Book Early as the Hotel Sells Out*

  
  

  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 @ 2025 West Coast Better Vision

  • Start
    May 16, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    May 18, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, 105 N Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
  • Spaces left
    36

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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 Safety Harbor at POF’s  West Coast Better Vision 2020 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 Tuesday, May 13th, 2025  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

  
  

  • Only 8 Miles from the Majestic Sands of Clearwater Beach
    
  • 15 Minutes to St. Petersburg/ Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
    
  • Just 20 Minutes from Tampa International Airport (TPA)
  • Hotel rooms only $149/night
  • $10 nightly valet/$6 daily valet: Complementary self parking
  • No Resort fees
  • 72 Hr Cancellation policy

  

  105 N. Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

  727-726-1161 Ext 7100 or In-House Reservations

  Group #: POF/West Coast Better Vision Group

  Please book by April 15, 2025

  *Do Not Book Online*

  *Book Early as the Hotel Sells Out*

  
  

  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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