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 December 31, 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?
With one business day of registration, 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. No PDF's to read, no tests to print and mail back. Simply log in, watch the education video, and follow along with the PowerPoint presentation. At the end of each education video, a short quiz will pop up right on your screen for completion. Once you pass the quiz, you will automatically receive a copy of your continuing education slip. POF will submit all your completed courses to CE Broker for tracking.
Member - Virtual Show Education Access $117
Standard (non-member) - Virtual Show Education Access $150
Visit POF.org to register today!
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.
Last Chance & Early Bird Live CE's for 2019-2020
or
2021-2022 Biennium!
Sponsored by:
Located at:
Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort
12205 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32836
(407) 239-0444
$89/per night
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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
March 1
March 8
March 15
March 22
March 29
March 30
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
Click Here
NCLE Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series:
NCLE Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series
March 4
March 11
March 18
March 25
March 31
April 1
For more information on the NCLE/ABO Exam Review
WEST COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS
2 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
Drive-in Style
MARCH 10, 2021
HCC Dale Mabry Campus
4001 W Tampa Bay Blvd
Tampa, FL 33614
Allied Health Science Bldg.
* Bring chairs for a tailgate experience
* Includes Dinner
* Space is limited! Register early!!
6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. - Registration & Parking
6:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Welcome & Meal Delivery to Car
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Education
Members - $30.00
Non members - $30.00 + $20.00 per hour of education
(CE Provider #50-1645)
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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We are looking forward to seeing you and your colleagues at the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa for West Coast Better Vision 2021.
You can look forward to multiple educational options every hour so that you can choose the topics and a schedule that fit your needs. We have scheduled a full, education-packed weekend for Opticians, Apprentice Opticians, and Student Opticians.
For Full Details on West Coast Better Vision Click Here
Friday, June 4th
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, June 5th
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 Rock with the Doc and The Pupils
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 Rock with the Doc and The Pupils
7:30am Registration Desk Opens 8:00am CE Courses Start For the West Coast Better Vision Education Schedule Click Here
7:30am Registration Desk Opens
8:00am CE Courses Start
Driving Directions to Safety Harbor
105 N Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Phone: (727) 726-1161 x7100
Provide Group Name: POF WCBV
Cut off for Reservations: May 2, 2021
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, May 31: 6:30 - 9:30pm Live Online Webinar*
Friday, June 4: Noon - 5:00pm at West Coast Better Vision, Classroom & Hands-on
Saturday, June 5: 9:00 - 5:00pm at West Coast Better Vision, Classroom & Hands-on
Sunday, June 6: 9:00 - 2:00pm at West Coast Better Vision, Classroom
The course will include discussion and review of the following topics:
Additional Information
LOCATION: Safety Harbor Resort & Spa 105 N. Bayshore Dr Safety Harbor, FL 34695 Phone: (727) 726-1161 HOTEL RESERVATIONS A reduced room rate of $99 per night will be available to our group. You can make hotel reserv726-1161 ext-7100 or In House Reservations and advise the hotel you are with POF/West Coast Better Vision Group to receive the reduced rate. Book before May 2,2021 *Book Early As Hotel Will Sell Out*
LOCATION:
Safety Harbor Resort & Spa 105 N. Bayshore Dr Safety Harbor, FL 34695 Phone: (727) 726-1161 HOTEL RESERVATIONS A reduced room rate of $99 per night will be available to our group. You can make hotel reserv726-1161 ext-7100 or In House Reservations and advise the hotel you are with POF/West Coast Better Vision Group to receive the reduced rate. Book before May 2,2021 *Book Early As Hotel Will Sell Out*
Safety Harbor Resort & Spa
105 N. Bayshore Dr
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Phone: (727) 726-1161
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
A reduced room rate of $99 per night will be available to our group. You can make hotel reserv726-1161 ext-7100 or In House Reservations and advise the hotel you are with POF/West Coast Better Vision Group to receive the reduced rate.
Book before May 2,2021
*Book Early As Hotel Will Sell Out*
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 Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 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.
Phone: (727) 726-1161 ext 7100
Provide Group Name POF/West Coast Better Vision when making your Reservation
$99/ night
· 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
Your friends at Professional Opticians of Florida look forward to you joining us at Summer Showcase 2021 at The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort! We put together the best educational speakers in Opticianry for this weekend's event.
Friday, August 6th
Saturday, August 7th
7:30am Registration Desk Opens 8:00am CE Courses Start
For the Summer Showcase Education Schedule Click Here
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.
This year's Vision Preview 2021 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
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
Full Details on Vision Preview 2021
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: The Westin is pleased to offer POF guests a reduced room rate of $149.00 with no resort fees.
For those staying at the hotel, overnight self-parking is reduced to $30 per day. Daily self-parking is reduced to $18 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 2021 group in order to receive the reduced rate. Please book your room by November 8, 2021.
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