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.
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
Terminology Lens characteristics, powers and formulas Multifocals Lens Materials Prism
Structure of the eye and function Refractive errors
Lenses & Frames Applying produce Knowledge Verifying frame and lens parameters
Use of lens power devices Select ophthalmic tool, instruments, and equipment Use and maintain ophthalmic tool, instruments, and equipment
Visual needs for lifestyle and occupational activities Fitting, adjusting, measuring, and verification
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NCLE Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series:
NCLE Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series
July 10
July 17
July 24
July 31
August 7
August 14
For more information on the NCLE/ABO Exam Review
TALLAHASSEE CHAPTER PRESENTS
4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
August 4, 2024
LAKE JACKSON COMMUNITY CENTER
3840 N. MONROE ST
Tallahassee, FL 32303
*Coffee, Water, Donuts & Bagels provided*
9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Check In
9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. - UV Before Blue, Setting a New Standard in Patient Care
Nick Veliz, ABOC - One (1) Hour Technical
10:20 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. - Zeiss SmartLife Young, Single Vision Lenses
Nick Veliz - One (1) Hour Technical
11:10 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. -Break
11:20 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. - Transitions Portfolio - What is Good Vision?
Aaron Brockner, MBA, ABOC - One (1) Hour Technical
12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Creating Perceived Value
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*
(CE Provider #50-1645)
WEST COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS
2 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
August 21, 2024
Lions World Vision Institute
1410 N. 21st St, Tampa, FL 33605
6:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. - Registration
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Meal Provided
7:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. - Art & The Eye
Professor Laurie Pierce, LDO, ABOM, NCLEC - 1 Hour Technical
8:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m. - Lions World Vision Institute Tour
*Meal provided
Member Rate - $30.00
Standard Rate - $30.00 + $20.00 per hour of education
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.
Friday, September 13th
10:00 am Registration Desk Opens 12:00 pm CE Courses Start
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
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
7:30am Registration Desk Opens 8:00am CE Courses Start
7:30am Registration Desk Opens
8:00am CE Courses Start
For the Summer Showcase Education Schedule Click Here
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
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'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.
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.
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.
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
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)
Monday, September 9: 6:30 - 9:30pm Live Online Webinar*
Friday, September 13: Noon - 5:00pm at Summer Showcase, Classroom & Hands-on
Saturday, September 14: 9:00 - 5:00pm at Summer Showcase, Classroom & Hands-on
Sunday, September 15: 9:00 - 2:00pm at Summer Showcase, Classroom
The course will include discussion and review of the following topics:
Additional Information
LOCATION: 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 Due to the nature of this event cancellations up to 2 weeks prior(August 30, 2024) will be issued a credit on their POF account to use for membership or a future education event. Cancellations after August 30, 2024, education registration fees will not be credited or refunded.
LOCATION: 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
LOCATION:
Resort fee waived
Self-Parking $15
Valet Parking $38
Due to the nature of this event cancellations up to 2 weeks prior(August 30, 2024) will be issued a credit on their POF account to use for membership or a future education event. Cancellations after August 30, 2024, education registration fees will not be credited or refunded.
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
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
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.
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.
Friday, November 1st
Saturday, November 2nd
For the Vision Preview Education Schedule Click Here
Hotel & Convention Center
11775 Heron Bay Blvd.
Coral Springs, FL 33076
954-753-5598
CE's on the Seas 2025
Join POF on a Voyage to Remember
Sailing out of Port Canaveral, FL to the Bahamas!
Join us on Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Freedom
*All prices are based on double occupancy. Port fees and taxes are included (gratuities not included)*
Interior Cabin- Starting as low as $434.65
Oceanview - Starting as low as $474.65
Balcony & Suite - Starting as low as $622.65
Cabin Group Block Expires on November 6, 2024 or when the block is sold out. Book your cabin today with a small deposit due now and your final payment is due on November 6,2024.
* All Education Attendees are Required to Book in the Group Block *
Call your POF Travel Agent:
Travel Advisers International
401-427-0806
Cruise Itinerary:
Thursday, Jan 23, 2025 - Depart Port Canaveral, FL -3:30 PM
5 hours of education offered
Friday, Jan 24, 2025 - Nassau, Bahamas - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
2 hours of education offered
Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 - Princess Cays, Bahamas - 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Sunday, Jan 26, 2025 - Fun Day at Sea
7 hours of education offered
Monday, Jan 27, 2025 - Arrive Port Canaveral, FL - 8:00 AM -disembark
20 hours of approved Florida credit*
16 hours of ABO/NCLE credit while having FUN!
Due to the nature of this event,
event education registration fees are non refundable
*2 hours of Florida Laws & Rules and 2 hours of Reduction of Medical Errors will be offered as a take-to-cabin course and exam. If you turn in your exam by the end of the cruise, you will receive your CE slip for credit before you disembark. Those who prefer to complete those courses at your leisure will be given the option to take the courses as home study courses on pofce.org free of charge or to attend the two courses at any live POF event in the 2025 free of charge.
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