ABO & NCLE Exam Reviews (Online)

Start
January 01, 2020
(EST)
End
December 31, 2020
(EST)
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.

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2020 Summer Showcase

Start
August 21, 2020
10:00 AM (EDT)
End
August 23, 2020
2:50 PM (EDT)
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 the Summer Showcase 2020 as we return to our new home at The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort! We put together the best educational speakers in Opticianry for this weekend event.

SUMMER SHOWCASE HIGHLIGHTS

Over 35 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

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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 $139 per night, or click below to book online.

No Resort Fees
All Ocean view Rooms
WiFi in every room

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2020 Virtual Show

Start
August 31, 2020
8:00 AM (EDT)
End
December 31, 2020
11:30 PM (EST)
Location
Home Study

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Registration for the POF Virtual Shows is NOW OPEN!

The Florida Board of Opticianry voted to adopt POF's proposed Emergency Rule to allow Florida Opticians the option to complete all their 2019-2020 continuing education requirements via home-study due to COVID-19. This emergency rule expires on September 28, 2020, unless the Board of Opticianry approves another 90-day extension. We recommend completing your online home-study courses prior to September 28, 2020.

What does this mean for you? You may complete your 2019-2020 education requirements in three different ways:

1. Attend POF's live conferences

2. Complete your requirements via the home-study courses listed in pofce.org.

3. Complete your requirements via any POF Virtual Show

4. Combine any method above

Tell me more about the POF Virtual Shows?

On August 31, all Virtual Show registrants will receive an email with a unique link to access all the amazing live event education content. All education content and videos may be viewed 24-hours a day and completed at your own pace. POF recommends completing all home-study/virtual education prior to September 28, 2020 as the Florida Board of Opticianry has not stated if they would approve a second extension. Each educational video will conclude with a short quiz at the end, to remain in compliance with the emergency rule change.

Member - Virtual Show Education Access $117

Standard (non-member) - Virtual Show Education Access $227

Visit POF.org to register today!

VIRTUAL SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

Nearly 40 different CE topics will be offered, giving you plenty of options
All 20 of Florida’s required hours of continuing education
Complete on your time schedule

ABO, NCLE approved courses
POF’s optician friendly payment options & 100% cancellation refund policy (up to 72 hours in advance)
Your education dollars support your profession locally & nationally

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2020 West Coast Better Vision Conference

Start
September 11, 2020
10:00 AM (EDT)
End
September 13, 2020
2:00 PM (EDT)
Location
Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, 105 North Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

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We are looking forward to seeing you and your colleagues at Safety Harbor Resort & Spa for another Professional Opticians of Florida

exceptional education weekend. Earn all 20 required hours of education from highly respected practitioners and recognized industry leaders.

You can look forward to multiple educational options every hour so that you can choose the topics and a schedule that fit your needs. There will be six hours available on Friday, eight on Saturday and six on Sunday. We have scheduled a full, education-packed weekend for Opticians, Apprentice Opticians, and Student Opticians.

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Schedule at a Glance

Friday, September 11th - Six hours of CE available

10:00am Registration Desk Opens

12:00 n CE Courses Start

6:00pm Last CE course ends

Saturday, September 12th - Eight hours of CE available

7:30am Registration Desk Opens

8:00am CE Courses Start

11:45am Lunch provided in Exhibit Area

1:30pm CE Courses Resume

5:30pm Happy Hour in Exhibit Area

Sunday, September 13th - Six hours of CE available

7:30am Registration Desk Opens

8:00am CE Courses Start

2:00pm Last CE course ends

Safety Harbor Resort & Spa

105 N Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

Phone: (727) 726-1161 ext 7100

Driving Directions to Safety Harbor

POF has negotiated a rate of $99 per night, no resort fee, free self parking and a 20% Spa discount for all attendees. Please use code POF/West Coast Better Vision.

*Due to the popularity of this event's destination, Safety Harbor Resort & Spa sells out so please book early.

Last day to book: August 9, 2020

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Contact Lens Fitting Course for Board Certification

Start
September 11, 2020
12:00 PM (EDT)
End
September 13, 2020
2:00 PM (EDT)
Location
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, 105 N Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Spaces left
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, September 7: 6:30 - 9:30pm Live Online Webinar*

Friday, September 11: Noon - 5:00pm at West Coast Better Vision 2020, Classroom & Hands-on

Saturday, September 12: 9:00 - 5:00pm at West Coast Better Vision 2020, Classroom & Hands-on

Sunday, September 13: 9:00 - 2:00pm at West Coast Better Vision 2020, Classroom

* The advance webinar on Monday night allows for the course to end Sunday at 2pm instead of at 5:00 pm.

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 $99 per night will be available to our group.

Additional Information

LOCATION:

Safety Harbor Resort & Spa

105 N Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

Phone: (727) 726-1161 ext 7100

Provide Group Name POF/West Coast Better Vision when making your Reservation

Cut off for Reservations:

TBD, 2020

• Only 8 Miles from the Majestic Sands of Clearwater Beach

• 15 Minutes to St. Petersburg/ Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

• Just 20 Minutes from Tampa International Airport (TPA)

• Hotel rooms only $99/night

• No Resort fees

*Book Early As Hotel Will Sell Out*

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Florida Apprentice Contact Lens Certificate Program @ West Coast Better Vision 2020

Start
September 11, 2020
2:00 PM (EDT)
End
September 13, 2020
4:00 PM (EDT)
Location
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, 105 N Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Spaces left
18

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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, September 3rd, 2020 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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105 N Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

Phone: (727) 726-1161 ext 7100

Provide Group Name POF/West Coast Better Vision when making your Reservation

$99/ night

Cut off for Reservations: August 9, 2020

· Only 8 Miles from the Majestic Sands of Clearwater Beach

· 15 Minutes to St. Petersburg/ Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

· Just 20 Minutes from Tampa International Airport (TPA)

· Hotel rooms only $99/night

· No Resort fees

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Apprentice/Sponsor Orientation Webinar

When
September 15, 2020
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
Location
Webinar-Online
Spaces left
93

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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 and the online Reduction of Medical Error course at no charge (both $29 values).

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2020 Vision Preview Conference

Start
October 23, 2020
10:00 AM (EDT)
End
October 25, 2020
3:00 PM (EDT)
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

Vision Preview 2020 will be hosted at the beautiful Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.

Vision Preview 2020 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

Choose from over 50 hours of State approved CE courses for opticians
World class education presented by the Nation's leading instructors
Full Schedule of Education with eight hours of CE on Friday & Saturday

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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