ABO & NCLE Exam Reviews (Online)

Start
January 01, 2022
End
December 31, 2022
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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2022 West Coast Better Vision Conference

Start
May 20, 2022
10:00 AM
End
May 22, 2022
2:00 PM
Location
Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, 105 North Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

We are looking forward to seeing you and your colleagues at the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa for West Coast Better Vision 2022.

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.

For Full Details on West Coast Better Vision Click Here

Schedule at a Glance

Friday, May 20, 2022

10:00 am Registration Desk Opens

12:00 pm CE Courses Start

Saturday, May 21, 2022

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 Rock with the Doc and The Pupils

Sunday, May 22, 2022

7:30am Registration Desk Opens

8:00am CE Courses Start

For the West Coast Better Vision Education Schedule Click Here

Driving Directions to Safety Harbor

Due to the popularity of this event's destination, Safety Harbor Resort & Spa is sold out. We have a limited room block at the Holiday Inn St Petersburgh, N. Clearwater starting at $120 per night. The Holiday Inn is a short 14 minute drive (8.7 miles) from the conference.

Overflow Hotel

Holiday Inn St Peterburg, N. Clearwater

3535 Ulmerton Rd

Clearwater, FL 33762

(727) 577-9100

*Book before April 29, 2022

*ask for the Professional Opticians of Florida rate

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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 @ 2022 West Coast Better Vision

Start
May 20, 2022
12:00 PM
End
May 22, 2022
4:00 PM
Location
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, 105 N Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
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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 Thursday, May 19th, 2022 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.

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Due to the popularity of this event's destination, Safety Harbor Resort & Spa is sold out. We have a limited room block at the Holiday Inn St Petersburgh, N. Clearwater starting at $120 per night. The Holiday Inn is a short 14 minute drive (8.7 miles) from the conference.

Overflow Hotel

Holiday Inn St Peterburg, N. Clearwater

3535 Ulmerton Rd

Clearwater, FL 33762

(727) 577-9100

*ask for the Professional Opticians of Florida rate

Book Room

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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Contact Lens Fitting Course for Board Certification

Start
May 20, 2022
12:00 PM
End
May 22, 2022
2:00 PM
Location
West Coast Better Vision 2022, Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, 105 North Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
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FLORIDA's 20 HOUR CONTACT LENS

FITTING COURSE For Florida Board Certification

A 20 hour course covering state-of-the-art contact lens technologies and fitting techniques presented by the Professional Opticians of Florida.

Become a Florida Board Certified Optician

Earn the required 20 hours of training for your State Board of Opticianry Certification. This course fulfills the educational requirement to enable Florida opticians to fill, fit, adapt, and dispense contact lenses without the supervision of the prescriber. FL Statue 484.002(6)

Education Schedule: New format with an advance live online webinar

Monday, May 16: 6:30 - 9:30pm Live Online Webinar*

Friday, May 20: Noon - 5:00pm at West Coast Better Vision, Classroom & Hands-on

Saturday, May 21: 9:00 - 5:00pm at West Coast Better Vision, Classroom & Hands-on

Sunday, May 22: 9:00 - 2:00pm at West Coast Better Vision, Classroom

The course will include discussion and review of the following topics:

Optical anatomy and physiology
Indications and contra-indications of contact lens fitting
Identification of abnormal responses secondary to contact lens wear
Basic rigid and soft lens design
Fitting and follow-up care
Identify fluorescein contact lens patterns
Special lens designs and fittings
Review of clinical fitting case examples
4 hour hands-on workshop with slit-lamps & keratometers

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LOCATION:

Due to the popularity of this event's destination, Safety Harbor Resort & Spa is sold out. We have a limited room block at the Holiday Inn St Petersburgh, N. Clearwater starting at $120 per night. The Holiday Inn is a short 14 minute drive (8.7 miles) from the conference.

Overflow Hotel

Holiday Inn St Peterburg, N. Clearwater

3535 Ulmerton Rd

Clearwater, FL 33762

(727) 577-9100

*ask for the Professional Opticians of Florida rate

Book Room

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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Miami Chapter Education-Featuring Professor Joe Simmons

When
June 05, 2022
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location
St Andrew Greek Orthodox Church
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MIAMI CHAPTER PRESENTS

4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

Featuring: Professor Joe Simmons

JUNE 5, 2022

St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church

7901 N. Kendall Dr.

Miami, FL 33156

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Florida Laws & Rules (Initial)

Professor Joe Simmons - Two (2) Hours Laws & Rules

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Defy the Glare, NEW Transitions XTRActive Polarized Lenses

Stephen Apat, LDO - One (1) Hour Technical

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. - HIV/AIDS: In The Optical Profession

Professor Joe Simmons - One (1) Hour HIV/AIDS-Elective

Members - $35.00 education included

Nonmembers - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour

*Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended

*No Onsite Registrations*

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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POF's West Coast Coast Chapter @ Future Optics Lab

When
June 08, 2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location
11333 47th St, Clearwater, FL 33762
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WEST COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS

2 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

June 8, 2022

Future Optics Lab

11333 47th St

Clearwater, FL 33762

6:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. - Registration

6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Meal Provided

7:00 p.m. - 8:40 p.m. - Lab Production Process & Tour

Judy Lew, LDO - 2 Hours Technical

*Meal provided

Member Rate - $30.00

Standard Rate - $30.00 + $20.00 per hour of education

*Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended

*No Onsite Registrations*

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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Gulf Coast Chapter Education

When
June 12, 2022
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location
Florida SouthWestern State College, Kenneth P. Walker-Health Sciences Hall, 8099 College Parkway, Ft Myers, FL 33919
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GULF COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS

4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

JUNE 12, 2022

Florida SouthWestern State College

Kenneth P. Walker-Health Sciences Hall

8099 College Parkway

Ft Myers, FL 33919

9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. - Pillars of Customer Service

Stephen Apat - One (1) Hour Elective

10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. - Meet All Generations' Light Management Needs

Stephen Apat - One (1) Hour Technical

11:30 a.m. – 1:10 p.m. - Reduction of Medical Errors

Christy Pinkney, Victoria Martin & Pamela Palmer

Two (2) Hours Medical Errors

Members - $35.00 education included

Nonmembers - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour

*Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended

*No Onsite Registrations*

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.

(CE Provider #50-1645)

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Space Coast Chapter Education, Meeting & Elections

When
June 26, 2022
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location
Freedom Optical, 4725 Fay Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32927
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SPACE COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS

4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

Chapter Meeting & Elections

June 26, 2022

FREEDOM OPTICAL

4725 Fay Blvd

Cocoa, FL 32927

Tropical theme! (Tropical dress suggested-NO Beachwear)

Snacks, Beverages and RAFFLES!!

8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. - More Protection, Less Reflection

John Zimmerman - One (1) Hour Technical

9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. - The Sleeping Giant of Multiple Pair Sales -And How to Wake it Up!

John Zimmerman - One (1) Hour Technical

9:50 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. - Chapter Meeting and Elections

10:00 a.m. - 10:50 p.m. - Smart Life - The Evolution of Lens Design for Dynamic Connectivity

John Zimmerman - One (1) Hour Technical

11:00 a.m. - 11:50 p.m. - Spectacle Lens Solutions for Digital Eye Strain

John Zimmerman - One (1) Hour Technical

Members - $35.00 education included

Nonmembers - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour

*Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended

*No Onsite Registrations*

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.

(CE Provider #50-1645)

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ABO/NCLE Basic Certification Exam Prep (Live)

Start
July 16, 2022
8:30 AM
End
July 17, 2022
3:30 PM
Location
Safety Harbor Resort & Spa 105 N. Bayshore Dr Safety Harbor, FL 34695 (727) 726-1161

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LIVE ABO/NCLE Basic Certification Exam Prep Courses:

July 16 & 17, 2022

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. Instructors will answer your questions and help you prepare by studying appropriate materials in advance of your exam.

NCLE Basic Certification Exam Prep Course

July 16, 2022

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

July 17, 2022

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

Safety Harbor Resort & Spa

105 N. Bayshore Dr

Safety Harbor, FL 34695

(727) 726-1161 x 7100

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: A reduced room rate of $119 will be available to our group. You can make hotel reservations by calling (727) 726-1161 and advising the hotel you are with POF/ ABO & NCLE Review Group to receive the reduced rate.

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.

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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2022 Summer Showcase Conference

Start
August 12, 2022
10:00 AM
End
August 14, 2022
2:00 PM
Location
The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, 100 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach 32118

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Your friends at Professional Opticians of Florida look forward to you joining us at Summer Showcase 2022 at The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort! 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, August 12th

10:00 am Registration Desk Opens

12:00 pm CE Courses Start

Saturday, August 13th

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 Rock with the Doc and The Pupils

Sunday, August 14th

7:30am Registration Desk Opens

8:00am CE Courses Start

For the Summer Showcase Education Schedule Click Here

The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort

100 N Atlantic Ave

Daytona Beach, FL 32118

(386) 254-8200

Please call The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort toll free 386-254-8200 and ask for the Professional Opticians of Florida group rate of $143 per night, or click below to book online. Please book before July 21,2022.

Hotel Booking Code: POF22

No Resort Fees
All Ocean view Rooms
WiFi in every room

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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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Tallahassee Chapter Education

When
September 11, 2022
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location
Lake Jackson Community Center, 3840 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303
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TALLAHASSEE CHAPTER PRESENTS

4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

September 11, 2022

LAKE JACKSON COMMUNITY CENTER

3840 N. MONROE ST

Tallahassee, FL 32303

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - More Protection, Less Reflection

John Zimmerman - One (1) Hour Technical

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Spectacle Lens Solutions for Digital Eye Strain

John Zimmerman - One (1) Hour Technical

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - It All Becomes Clear- The Self Tinting Lens Opportunity

John Zimmerman - One (1) Hour Technical

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Smart Life - The Evolution of Lens Design for Dynamic Connectivity

John Zimmerman - One (1) Hour Technical

Members - $35.00 education included

Nonmembers - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour

*Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended

*No Onsite Registrations*

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
September 20, 2022
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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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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POF's West Coast Coast Chapter @ Philippe Park

When
October 22, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
2525 Philippe Pkwy, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
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Come Join Us for Food, Fun & Quality Optical Education

PROFESSIONAL OPTICIANS OF FLORIDA'S WEST COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS

Picnic in the Park

2 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

October 22, 2022

Philippe Park

2525 Philippe Park

Safety Harbor, FL 34695

*In case of rain the CE's will be held at Future Lab, *

9:45 am - 10:00 am - Registration

10:00 am - 11:40 am - The Geometry of Face Shape and the Science of Color-2 Hours Technical

Laurie Pierce & Tom Bratteig

11:45 am - Lunch

Meal provided and served beginning at 11:45 a.m.

Member Rate - $30.00

Standard Rate - $30.00 + $20.00 per hour of education

*Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended

*No Onsite Registrations*

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.

(CE Provider #50-1645)

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2022 Vision Preview Conference

Start
November 18, 2022
10:00 AM
End
November 20, 2022
3:00 PM
Location
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, 321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Phone: (954) 467-1111

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The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

This year's Vision Preview 2022 will be hosted at the beautiful Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.

Vision Preview offers you the best Optical Education available anywhere, you can earn all 20 CE hours in one weekend for the renewal of your Florida license.

Here are just some of the benefits for you at this location.

Vision Preview offers you the best in Optical Education available anywhere.

Earn all 20 CE hours for the renewal of your Florida license

Variety of State approved CE courses for opticians
World class education presented by the Nation's leading instructors
Full Schedule of Education

Only POF offers the State of Florida mandated courses on multiple days
Apprentice/Sponsor Orientation & Hand-on Frame Fitting Workshop available
Visit International Optical vendors & suppliers at Vision Preview Exhibits
Attend and support your profession

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