ABO Exam Review (Online)

Start
December 01, 2016
End
December 31, 2018
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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NCLE Exam Review (Online)

Start
February 23, 2017
End
January 13, 2019
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.

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

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ABO & NCLE Exam Review Combo (Online)

Start
February 01, 2018
End
January 13, 2019
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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2018 West Coast Better Vision Conference

Start
May 18, 2018
10:00 AM
End
May 20, 2018
1:00 PM
Location
Safety Harbor Resort & Spa

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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 eight hours available on Friday and Saturday and five 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, May 18th - Eight hours of CE available

10:00am Registration Desk Opens

12;00 n CE Courses Start

6:00pm Dinner Break

7:00pm Two additional CE available

Saturday, May 19th - 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, May 20th - Five hours of CE available

7:30am Registration Desk Opens

8:00am CE Courses Start

2:00pm Last CE course ends

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The Safety Harbor Resort is Sold Out of hotel rooms for our event. We have reserved a number of rooms for additional guests at the closes hotel property to the conference at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott

Fairfield Inn and Suites - Clearwater Bayside
3070 Gulf to Bay Blvd
Clearwater, Florida 33759

727-724-6223

Free High Speed Internet
Free breakfast
Fitness Center

POF rate $97 per night – 2 dbl queen beds if reserved before April 26, 2018 by calling 727-724-6223 or

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Miami/Dade Chapter Continuing Education Event

When
May 20, 2018
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location
Best Western Kendall Airport, 13700 SW 139 Court, Miami, FL 33186
Spaces left
99

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Miami Dade Chapter Presents Five hours of Continuing Education

Date: Sunday, May 20
Time: 9:00am to 2:30pm
Location: Best Western Kendall Airport
137000 SW 139 Court, Miami, FL 33186

8:45am – 9:00am - Registration Open

9:00am – 10:00am - Quality Ophthalmic Frame Construction
Edward August, LDO – 1 Hour Technical

10:00am – 11:00am - Redefining HI Index Tribrid
Edward August, LDO – 1 Hour Technical

11:00am – 12:00pm - Blue Light and Sunwear
Edward August, LDO – 1 Hour Technical

12:00pm – 1:00pm - Corneal Curves and Contact Lenses
Edward August, LDO – 1 Hour Contact Lenses

1:30pm – 2:30pm - Providing Ideal Customer Service and Overcoming Objections
Raymond Castro, BC, LDO – 1 Hour Elective

POF Members Discounted Rate - $25 Must be a POF member on the day of education.
Standard Rate - $75

Registrations received after Monday, May 14th add $15 to the above rates

The Luxottica Associates can find the direct bill code on the POF.org/LUX page.

Registrations after May 17th will need to RSVP with Ray Castro at Ray.the.Optician@gmail.com

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West Coast Chapter Education

When
July 18, 2018
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
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

Please contact Atala Valdes at atalawcpof@yahoo.com or call 813-935-4055 to RSVP.

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2018 Summer Showcase & Contact Lens Symposium

Start
August 03, 2018
10:00 AM
End
August 05, 2018
2:00 PM
Location
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, COPE & CPC 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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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

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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 $129/ night plus a $15 Resort Fee.

Online Reservations

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

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Contact Lens Fitting Course for Board Certification

Start
August 03, 2018
3:00 PM
End
August 05, 2018
12:00 PM
Location
Summer Showcase & Contact Lens Symposium
Spaces left
18

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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

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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 $129 plus $15 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

Start
August 03, 2018
5:00 PM
End
August 05, 2018
5:00 PM
Location
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.

Clinical Workshop Schedule:

Friday August 3, 2018 5pm-8pm

Florida & Federal Laws and Rules, Professional Ethics

Saturday August 4, 2018 9am-5pm

Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology, Keratometer, Slit Lamp

Sunday August 5, 2018 9am-5pm

Fitting & Evaluation, Insertion & Removal, Solutions

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 Review (Live)

Start
August 04, 2018
8:30 AM
End
August 05, 2018
3:30 PM
Location
Summer Showcase at The Plaza Resort & Spa, 600 N. Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

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LIVE ABO/NCLE Examination Review 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 Examination Review Course

Saturday, August 4, 2018

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

ABO Examination Review 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 $129 plus $15 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

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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.

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2018 Vision Preview Conference

Start
November 02, 2018
10:00 AM
End
November 04, 2018
3:00 PM
Location
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.

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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