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• ABO & NCLE Exam Reviews (Online)

  • Start
    January 01, 2019
  • End
    December 31, 2020
  • 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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• ABO Exam Review Webinar Series

  • Start
    July 01, 2019
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    July 31, 2019
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Webinar

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  ABO Exam Review Webinar Series:

  Professional Opticians of Florida is pleased to offer the ABO Exam Review Webinar Series.  This ABO 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 Exam Review Webinar Series

  July 1
  

  July 8

  July 15

  July 22

  July 25

  July 29

  Webinar Hours: 7 - 9pm

  This review course covers the core areas of knowledge to assist in preparation for the ABO 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

  
  

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• NCLE Exam Review Webinar Series

  • Start
    July 10, 2019
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    August 01, 2019
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Webinar

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  NCLE 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 Exam Review Webinar Series

  July 10

  July 11

  July 17

  July 24

  July 31

  August 1

  Webinar Hours: 7 - 9pm

  This course will prepare the candidate for the NCLE Basic 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.

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• 2019 Summer Showcase

  • Start
    August 09, 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    August 11, 2019
  •  
    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 the Summer Showcase 2019  as we make 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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  2019 Schedule at a Glance

  Friday, August 9th -  Eight hours of CE available

  10:00 am    Registration Desk Opens

  12:00 n       CE Courses noon to 6 pm

  6:00 pm       Last CE course ends

  Saturday, August 10th -  Eight hours of CE available 

  7:30 am       Registration Desk Opens

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

  11:45 am     Lunch provided in Exhibit Area

  1:30 pm       CE Courses Resume  

  5:30 pm        Happy Hour in Exhibit Area

  Sunday, August 11th -  Five hours of CE available
  

  7:30 am       Registration Desk Opens

  8:00 am       CE Courses  8 am to 2 pm

  2:00 pm       Last CE course ends

  
  

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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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• Florida State Board Exam Prep

  • When
    August 11, 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, 100 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
  • Spaces left
    20

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  State Board Exam Prep

  (National Commission of State Opticianry Regulatory Boards)

  
  

  Instructor: Leslie Acreman

  Sunday, August 11, 2019

  at Summer Showcase 2019

  located in the

  Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort

  Schedule at a glance:

  8:30am -12:00pm:  Review Topic

  12:00pm -1:00pm: Lunch on your own

  1:00pm -3:30pm: Review Topic

  
  

  Professional Opticians of Florida is proud to present the Florida State Board Exam Prep at Summer Showcase 2019.  This course is designed to prepare the Apprentice Optician, Student or Licensed Optician from another state that already has their ABO and NCLE certifications to take the National Commission of State Opticianry Regulatory Boards (NCSORB) with confidence.

  
  

  
  

  This course will prepare the candidate for the State Board Examination.
  
  Topics will include:

  
  Topic I -
  

  • Multiple choice topics spectacles

  Topic II -

  • Multiple choice contact lens

  Topic III -

  • Contact lens fitting and conditions of the eye.

  Topic IV –

  • Simulators for spectacles: Seg Height, Pupilary Distance and Lensometer.

  Topic V –

  • Simulators for contacts: Keratometer, Slit Lamp operations, Slit Lamp evaluation of contact lens fit.

  Topic VI –

  • Testing tips and questions
    

  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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• Apprentice/Sponsor Orientation Webinar

  • When
    September 17, 2019
  •  
    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 and the online Reduction of Medical Error course at no charge (both $29 values).

  
  

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• 2019 Vision Preview Conference

  • Start
    November 15, 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    November 17, 2019
  •  
    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 2019 will be hosted at the beautiful Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.

  Vision Preview 2019 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 
    

  
  

  Full Details on Vision Preview 2019
  

  (Register online, or mail or fax in our convenient
   PDF Registration Form

  The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

  
  

  HOTEL RESERVATIONS: A reduced room rate of $149.00, Self-parking is $20 per overnight and $10 per day (reduced from the regular parking rate of $43 per overnight and per day). You can make hotel reservations by calling (800) 937-8461 and advising the hotel you are with the POF/Vision Preview group to receive the reduced rate or click below to book online by October 25^th, 2019

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• Florida Apprentice Contact Lens Certificate Program @ Vision Preview 2019

  • Start
    November 15, 2019
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    November 17, 2019
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, 321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, (954) 467-1111
  • Spaces left
    23

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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 Fort Lauderdale at POF’s  Vision Preview 2019 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, Nov 11th  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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  The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

  
  

  HOTEL RESERVATIONS: A reduced room rate of $149.00, Self parking is $20 per overnight and $10 per day. You can make hotel reservations by calling (800) 937-8461 and advising the hotel you are with the POF/Vision Preview group to receive the reduced rate or click below to book online by October 25th, 2019.

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• Contact Lens Fitting Course for Board Certification

  • Start
    November 15, 2019
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    November 17, 2019
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, 321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, (954) 467-1111
  • Spaces left
    13

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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, November 11:     6:30 - 9:30pm Live Online Webinar*

  Friday,  November 15:       Noon - 5:00pm at Vision Preview 2019, Classroom & Hands-on

  Saturday,  November 16:   9:00 - 5:00pm at Vision Preview 2019, Classroom & Hands-on

  Sunday, November 17:    9:00 - 2:00pm at Vision Preview 2019, 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 $0 per night will be available to our group.

  
  

   

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  LOCATION: 

  
  

  
  

  The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

  321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
  

  Phone: (954) 467-1111

  HOTEL RESERVATIONS

  A reduced room rate of $149.00, Self Parking is $20 Overnight per day and $10 daily self parking. You can make hotel reservations by calling (800) 937-8461 and advising the hotel you are with the POF/Vision Preview group to receive the reduced rate or click below to book online.  

  Book before October 25 , 2019

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  *Book Early As Hotel Will Sell Out*

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