Florida Apprentice Contact Lens Certificate Program

September 11-13, 2026

The Professional Opticians of Florida (POF) offers a comprehensive 32-hour Contact Lens Certificate Program that meets and exceeds Florida’s Apprenticeship Training Requirements for apprentices sponsored by a non–Board Certified optician, in accordance with Florida Administrative Rule 64B12-16.003.

Designed specifically for Apprentice Opticians in Florida, this program combines flexible online learning with immersive, hands-on clinical training led by experienced contact lens professionals.

Program Overview

Total Training: 32 Hours

• 13 hours of self-paced online instruction
• 19 hours of live, hands-on clinical training

This blended format allows apprentices to build a strong theoretical foundation before applying those skills in a supervised clinical setting.

Part 1: Online Instruction (13 Hours)

Available in advance of the clinical workshop

Part 1 delivers essential contact lens theory through thoughtfully structured online modules. Apprentices may complete the coursework at their own pace, ensuring readiness for the in-person clinical experience in Part 2.

Part 2: Live Clinical Workshop (19 Hours)

Palm Harbor, FL — POF’s West Coast Better Vision 2026 Event

Part 2 is an intensive three-day clinical workshop focused on real-world application. Apprentices will spend 19 hours working directly with highly skilled contact lens instructors, gaining hands-on experience in contact lens fitting, evaluation, and patient care.

Important Registration Reminder

To be eligible for the clinical workshop, participants must register for the Certificate Program and complete all 13 online hours (Part 1) by:

Tuesday, September 6, 2026

Registration & Pricing

Discounted POF Member Rate: $425

Includes a complimentary one-year POF Apprentice Membership

Who would benefit from attending?

Additional Benefits of Attending this Course:

• • Meets Florida requirements for Contact Lens training for Florida Apprentice Opticians FAC: 64B12.16203
  • Receive 160 work hours toward your Apprentice training requirement for successfully completing the 32 hour course
  • An excellent foundation of preparation for National Exams
  • Perform clinical tasks to reinforce theory using hands-on skills

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Call POF  850-201-2622

Regular price $475

PROMOTION: for a limited time $425

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PART 1 OF THE PROGRAM: ONLINE 

Online 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 WORKSHOP 

Clinical & 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

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Accommodations

Hosted at: 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 $165 per night or click below to book online.  Please book before August 19, 2026.   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

• Cancel for any reason and receive 100% credit toward a future POF event.
• Cancellations at least 2 weeks prior: credit applied to your POF account.
• Cancellations within 2 weeks: registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Special Accommodations

In accordance with the ADA, accommodations are available upon request.
Please call 850-201-2622.
Pre-registration and 7 days’ written notice are required.