May 16-18, 2025 This 32 hour certificate course satisfies Florida’s apprenticeship training requirement to become a Licensed Optician. The apprentice must complete the entire course within 18 months of enrolling. POF's training certificate program for Contact Lenses is designed specifically for the Apprentice Optician. This certificate program meets and exceeds the Florida Admin Rule 64B12-16.003; Apprenticeship Requirements and Training Program for an Apprentice with a sponsor that is not Florida Board Certified for Contact Lenses. This specifically designed 32 hour course for Florida Apprentice Opticians is presented in two parts: PART 1 is delivered to you on-demand online and covers contact lens theory in carefully designed modules by Professional Opticians of Florida that can be completed at your own pace. *Online Education Must Be Completed by May 12, 2025* PART 2 of the program is a hands-on clinical workshop model, which is delivered over a three-day weekend. Apprentices will spend 19 hours learning the key concepts of Contact Lens fitting working hands-on with highly skilled contact lens instructors. Florida Apprentice Opticians FAST Track your Optical Career with theApprentice Contact Lens Certificate Program!
Sponsors and Employers:Busy Practice? Don’t have time to train? Ensure your staff have the right skills and knowledge to serve your clients Let Professional Opticians of Florida teach your staff and apprentices/students the basics about contact lens fitting and give them a real-time practice environment to gain confidence Who would benefit from attending?
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May 16-18, 2025Register for the 32 hour Contact Lens Certificate Program and receive $50 off plus a One Year POF Apprentice Membership. You can choose the optional Payment Plan for 4 payments of $106.25 * The four payments of $106.25 must be paid in full prior to attending the clinical workshop. Call POF 850-201-2622 Regular price $475 PROMOTION: for a limited time $425 PART 1 OF THE PROGRAM: ONLINEOnline and On Demand: Learning at Your Own Pace You will receive thirteen hours of high quality training in contact lens theory, delivered to you online. All of the online modules were carefully designed by Professional Opticians of Florida as a comprehensive introduction to contact lens theory for Apprentices. Each interactive module uses quality graphics formatted into short single subject segments; this allows you to fit them into your busy schedule and complete the program at your own pace. There is more good news; you can start Part I at any time, even today. You will receive thirteen hours of the BEST training in Contact Lens theory that is available, delivered online and broken into manageable modules including:
PART 2 OF THE PROGRAM: HANDS ON WORKSHOPClinical & Hands-on Training with CL Fitting The clinical workshop, delivered over a three-day weekend provides you with nineteen (19) hours of hands-on contact lens fitting experience. You will work with highly skilled contact lens instructors and learn by doing as they explain the key concepts of contact lens fitting in this clinical setting. The next offering of Part 2 will be held during POF’s Summer Showcase Your three-day weekend will include in-depth training in the following areas:
Register today and complete your 13 hours of online education * Attend Summer Showcase and complete your training at the 19 hour hands on workshop
Register NowAccommodationsSafety Harbor Resort and Spa boasts a prime location on the shores of Tampa Bay, where tranquility is the rule, not the exception. Less than 20 minutes from both Tampa and St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airports, its setting offers the ultimate in convenience: located along the pristine waterfront in Tampa Bay and within walking distance of downtown Safety Harbor shops and restaurants.
105 N Bayshore DriveSafety Harbor, FL 34695727-726-1161 Ext 7100 or In-House Reservations Group #: POF/West Coast Better Vision Group Please book by April 15, 2025 Click the link above to book your room online and follow these instructions:
The group rate is $149 a night. The online reservations system will automatically add a resort fee, PLEASE IGNORE THIS. The group will NOT pay the Resort Fee and this will be adjusted upon check in. Guests are not paying any deposit online and are only securing a credit card guarantee. Upon check-in, you will be charged $149 per night, plus tax. *Book Early as the Hotel Sells Out* POF's PROMISE TO YOUPOF’s goal is to provide you with the friendliest service possible and to treat you as the professional that you are. We accept all major credit cards & personal/company checks in advance & on-site. Due to the nature of this event cancellations up to 2 weeks prior will be issued a credit on their POF account to use for membership or a future education event. Cancellations after 2 weeks, education registration fees will not be credited or refunded. Special Accommodations: In accordance with ADA, if you have any special requirements that we need to accommodate? Please call 850-201-2622. Pre-registration and 7 days advance written notice is required. | Additional Upcoming Apprentice Events
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