Upcoming events

  • ABO Exam Review (Online)

    • December 01, 2016
    • December 31, 2018
    • 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.
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  • NCLE Exam Review (Online)

    • February 23, 2017
    • January 13, 2019
    • 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.

    For additional details about the POF Online Exam Prep courses visit  https://pof.org/Online-ABO/NCLE-Reviews 

    Your email confirmation will include information on accessing the review courses.
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  • ABO & NCLE Exam Review Combo (Online)

    • February 01, 2018
    • January 13, 2019
    • 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.
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  • West Coast Chapter Education

    • July 18, 2018
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Glory Days Grill, 14457 N. Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33618 813-374-0123

    WEST COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS

    Sclera! Lenses-Large, Amazing, A MUST!

    Two (2) Hours of Technical: Contact Lens @ 6:30pm 

    Speaker: Stuart Harrell, OD


    DATE:              Wednesday, July 18, 2018 
    TIME:               6:30PM  EDUCATION 
                                    
    LOCATION:  Glory Days Grill

    14457 N. Dale Mabry Hwy

    Tampa, FL 33618

    813-374-0123

      *Seating is limited*
    POF Member rate Free
    Standard Non-member rate $40.00 


    Please contact Atala Valdes at atalawcpof@yahoo.com or call 813-616-0384 to RSVP.

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  • 2018 Summer Showcase & Contact Lens Symposium

    • August 03, 2018
    • 10:00 AM
    • August 05, 2018
    • 2:00 PM
    • The Plaza Resort & Spa
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    Your friends at Professional Opticians of Florida looks forward to you joining us at the Summer Showcase 2018  as we return to the beautiful The Plaza Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach as we put together the best educational speakers in Opticianry for this weekend event.

    SUMMER SHOWCASE HIGHLIGHTS

    • Over 30 different CE topics will be offered, giving you plenty of options
    • Hands On Frame Fitting & Adjusting Workshop
    • World Class education available on the beach
    • All 20 of Florida’s required hours of continuing education in one weekend
    • The latest in eyewear fashions and accessories on display
    • ABO, NCLE approved courses
    • Flexible day rates, you only pay for the days you plan to attend
    • POF’s optician friendly payment options & 100% cancellation refund policy
    • Your education dollars support your profession locally & nationally


    For Full Details on  Summer Showcase 2018


    2018 Schedule at a Glance

    Friday, August 3rd -  Eight hours of CE available

    10:00am    Registration Desk Opens

    12:00 n       CE Courses noon to 9pm

    6:00pm       Dinner Break

    7:00pm       Two additional CE available

    Saturday, August 4th -  Eight hours of CE available 

    7:30am       Registration Desk Opens

    8:00am       CE Courses from 8am to 5:30pm

    11:45am     Lunch provided in Exhibit Area

    1:30pm       CE Courses Resume  

    5:30pm        Happy Hour in Exhibit Area

    Sunday, August 5th -  Five hours of CE available

    7:30am       Registration Desk Opens

    8:00am       CE Courses  8am to 1pm

    1:00pm       Last CE course ends


    For Full Details on  Summer Showcase Education 2018

    Location:

    The Plaza Resort & Spa

    600 N Atlantic Ave

    Daytona Beach, FL 32118

    (844) 284-2685


    Professional Opticians of Florida has negotiated an excellent rate of $122/ night plus a $22 Resort Fee.


    Online Reservations


    Or make your reservation by calling 1-866-500-5630 and asking for the PROFESSIONAL OPTICIANS room block


    For Full Details on Summer Showcase Accommodations 2018


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  • Contact Lens Fitting Course for Board Certification

    • August 03, 2018
    • 3:00 PM
    • August 05, 2018
    • 12:00 PM
    • Summer Showcase & Contact Lens Symposium
    • 7
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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, July 30:     6:30 - 9:30pm Live Online Webinar*

    Friday, Aug 3:       3:00 - 8:00pm at Summer Showcase & Contact Lens Symposium, Classroom & Hands-on

    Saturday, Aug 4:   9:00 - 5:00pm at Summer Showcase & Contact Lens Symposium, Classroom & Hands-on

    Sunday,Aug 5:    9:00 - Noon at Summer Showcase & Contact Lens Symposium, Classroom

    * The advance webinar on Monday night allows for the course to end Sunday at noon instead of at 5:00 pm.  Additional webinar times are available. 


    LOCATION: 

    Monday, July 30:

    Live Webinar


    Friday, Saturday & Sunday, August 3-5

    Summer Showcase & Contact Lens Symposium





    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
    POF has established a hotel rate of $129 plus $15 Resort Fee will be available to our group. 


    Additional Information

    Register for Course

    Register for Hotel

    The Plaza Resort & Spa

    600 N Atlantic Ave,

    Daytona Beach, FL 32118

    Phone: (844) 284-2685

    HOTEL RESERVATIONS A reduced room rate of $122 plus $22 Resort Fee will be available to our group. You can make hotel reservations by calling (844) 284-2685 and advising the hotel you are with POF to receive the reduced rate or click above to book online



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  • Florida Apprentice Contact Lens Certificate Program @ Summer Showcase

    • August 03, 2018
    • 5:00 PM
    • August 05, 2018
    • 5:00 PM
    • 2018 Summer Showcase at The Plaza Resort & Spa on Daytona Beach
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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) and the Contact Lens Society of America (CLSA)  have combined 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 Daytona Beach at POF’s Summer Showcase 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, August 2nd  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.

    Register online, by phone, or mail or fax in our convenient Downloadable Form

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  • ABO/NCLE Exam Prep (Live)

    • August 04, 2018
    • 8:30 AM
    • August 05, 2018
    • 3:30 PM
    • Summer Showcase at The Plaza Resort & Spa, 600 N. Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
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    LIVE ABO/NCLE Exam Prep Courses:

    August 4 & 5, 2018

    POF, in conjunction with the National Federation of Opticianry Schools (NFOS), is pleased to offer ABO and NCLE live 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 Exam Prep Course

    Saturday, August 4, 2018

    8:30am - 12:00
     12:00pm - 1:00pm   lunch break (on your own)
     1:00pm - 5:00pm

    ABO Exam Prep Course

    Sunday, August 5, 2018

    8:30am - 12:00
    12:00pm - 1:00pm   lunch break (on your own)
    1:00pm - 3:30pm

    The Plaza Resort & Spa 

    600 N Atlantic Ave, 

    Daytona Beach, FL 32118

    Phone: (844) 284-2685

    HOTEL RESERVATIONS: A reduced room rate of $122 plus $22 Resort Fee will be available to our group. You can make hotel reservations by calling (844) 284-2685 and advising the hotel you are with POF to receive the reduced rate or click below to book online 

    Book Hotel Now

    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.


    Register online, by phone, or mail or fax in our convenient PDF Registration Form.

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  • 2018 Vision Preview Conference

    • November 02, 2018
    • 10:00 AM
    • November 04, 2018
    • 3:00 PM
    • Bonaventure Resort & Spa, 250 Racquet Club Rd, Weston, FL 33326
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    This year's Vision Preview 2018 will be hosted at the Bonaventure Resort & Spa  which is located at 250 Racquet Club Rd, Weston, FL 33326

    Vision Preview 2018 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,

    There are still Deluxe Guest Rooms available at the Doubletree!

    You can Book Reservations Online  or call the Resorts reservations department at (954) 389-3300  to reserve a POF discounted Deluxe Guestroom at the reduced rate of $139. 


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

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


    Full Details on Vision Preview 2018

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