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 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

**Online Registration is Closed**

**On-Site Registration will open Friday Morning at 10AM**

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 Opticians After Dark

Sunday, August 14th

7:30am Registration Desk Opens

8:00am CE Courses Start

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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
Spaces left
45

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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.

(CE Provider #50-1645)

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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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NCLE Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series

Start
September 27, 2022
7:00 PM
End
October 25, 2022
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, Thomas Neff, an HCC 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

September 27

October 4

October 11

October 18

October 24

October 25

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.

For more information on the NCLE/ABO Exam Review

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ABO Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series

Start
September 29, 2022
7:00 PM
End
October 27, 2022
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, Thomas Neff, an HCC 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

September 29

October 6

October 13

October 20

October 26

October 27

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

For more information on the ABO/NCLE Basic Certification Exam Reviews

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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
Spaces left
41

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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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The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: The Westin is pleased to offer POF guests a reduced room rate of $159 with no resort fees.

For those staying at the hotel, overnight self-parking is reduced to $20 per day. Daily self-parking is reduced to $10 per day.

Please use the link below to make your hotel reservations or call the hotel at 1-888-627-7108 and advise the hotel representative that you are with the Vision Preview 2022 group in order to receive the reduced rate. Please book your room by Oct 17, 2022.

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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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CE's on the Seas 2023

Start
February 02, 2023
1:00 PM
End
February 06, 2023
8:00 AM
Location
Port of Tampa, 651 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Spaces left
36

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CE's on the Seas 2023

Join POF on our Maiden Voyage

Sailing out of Tampa, FL to Cozumel, MX

Join us on Carnival Cruise Lines

Carnival Paradise

*All prices are based on double occupancy. Port fees and taxes are included (gratuities not included)

Interior Cabin- Starting as low as $334.16

Port Hole Cabin - Starting as low as $339.16

Oceanview - Starting as low as $379.16

Balcony & Suite - Pricing offered at best available rate.

Book now with a deposit to secure your desired cabin, with full payment due November 19, 2022.

Call Carnival Cruise Line Group Sailing at 1-866-721-3225, option 2 for cruise information

Group Name: POF

Group Booking Number:X57FG6 In order to receive special group incentives and gifts, you must book in the POF group block via the group phone number provided and not online. Please check that your cabin confirmation states "Group Booking No: X57FG6" listed under your email address.

Cruise Itinerary:

Thursday, Feb 2 - Depart Port of Tampa, FL -4:00 PM - 4 hours of education

Friday, Feb 3 - Fun Day at Sea & 6 hours of education

Saturday, Feb 4 -Cozumel, Mexico - 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Sunday, Feb 5 - Fun Day at Sea & 6 hours of education

Monday, Feb 6 - Arrive Port of Tampa, FL - 8:00 AM -disembark

20 hours of approved Florida and ABO/NCLE credit* while having FUN!

Education Fees:

· Members -$100

· Standard - $200

Standard registration opens June 13th

*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 2023-2024 biennium free of charge.

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