Upcoming POF Chapter Events

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• Tallahassee Chapter Education & LiveScan

  • When
    April 12, 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Lake Jackson Community Center, 3840 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303
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  TALLAHASSEE CHAPTER PRESENTS

  6 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

  April 12, 2026

  
  

  LiveScan Available-$95

  

  
  

  LAKE JACKSON COMMUNITY CENTER

  3840 N. MONROE ST

  Tallahassee, FL 32303

  
  

  *Coffee & Light Refreshments Provided*

  
  

  9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Check In

  
  

  9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Live Scan Available

  
  

  9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.  -  Psychological Safety in the Workplace
  

  Pete Hanlin, ABOM - One (1) Hour Technical

  10:20 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.  -  Ocular Ramifications of Diabetes
  

  Pete Hanlin, ABOM - One (1) Hour Technical

  
  

  11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -Making Life Easier by Reducing Redos

  Pete Hanlin, ABOM - One (1) Hour Technical

  12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.  -  Audiology Fundamentals for the Optician
  

  Pete Hanlin, ABOM - One (1) Hour Technical

  
  

  1:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.  -  Florida Laws & Rules
  

  Anna Cox, LDO - Two (2) Hours Laws & Rules

  Members - $35.00 education included

  Nonmembers - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour

  
  

  *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

  *No Onsite Registrations*

  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.
  

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• Manasota Chapter Education

  • When
    April 18, 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Shannon Staub Library, 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL 34289
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  Manasota Chapter Presents:

  Optical Continuing Education

  Aprl 18, 2026

  10:00 am - 12:30 pm

  4 Hours of  CE Available

  Shannon Staub Library 

  4675 Career Lane

  North Port, FL 34289

  
  

  Driving Directions

  
  

  
  

  9:30 am
  Registration & Check In

  
  

  10:00 am- 10:50 am

  Leveling Up Your Customer Service and Dispensing Game

  Stephen Apat, LDO (1 hour) Elective

  
  

  10:50 am-11:40 am

  Second Pair Lens Options For All Patients

  Stephen Apat, LDO, (1 hour) Technical

  
  

  11:40 am-12:30 pm

  Vision Considerations in Autism & ADHD

  Manuel Solis, PMP, (1 hour) Technical

  
  

  12:30 pm-1:20 pm

  Introductions to Contact Lenses

  Anna Cox, BC-LDO, (1 hour) Contact Lens

  
  

  *Light snacks and refreshments provided*

  Political Committee Auction

  
  

  POF Member Rate:  $35               
  

  Standard (non-member) Rate: $35 plus $20 per hour of education

  *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

  *No Onsite Registrations*

  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.
  

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• POF's West Coast Chapter Education

  • When
    April 22, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Quest Vision Care Specialty Lab, 9103 132nd Ave N, Largo, FL 33773
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  WEST COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS

  4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

  April 22, 2026

  
  

  
  

  Quest Vision Care Specialty Lab

  9103 132nd Ave N

  Largo, FL 33773

  
  

  5:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  - Check In 

  6:00 p.m. – 7:40 p.m.  - Modern Lens Manufacturing Lab Tour

  Professor Laurie Pierce, LDO & Kevin Whaley  - Two (2) Hours Technical

  7:40 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Vision Considerations in Autism & ADHD: Implications for Opticians

  Manuel Solis  - One (1) Hour Technical

  8:30 p.m. - 9:20 p.m. - Rx Troubleshooting

  Professor Laurie Pierce, LDO & Kevin Whaley  - One (1) Hour Technical

  Member Rate - $35.00         

  Standard Rate - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour of education

  
  

  *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

  *No Onsite Registrations*

  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.

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• POF's Fort Lauderdale Chapter Education & LiveScan

  • When
    April 26, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Deerfield Pines North-Clubhouse, 959 SE 2nd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
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  FORT LAUDERDALE CHAPTER PRESENTS

  4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

  April 26, 2026

  
  

  Deerfield Pines North

  Clubhouse (Past Bldg 3)

  959 SE 2nd Ave

  Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

  
  

  

  Get your Level 2 background check & Fingerprints!

  Cost: $90 cash - paid to provider onsite | $92.61 credit card 
  Appointments are limited and fill quickly. 

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  Limited Registration Seats!

  Fingerprinting: 12:00pm-1:00pm -Broward Live Scan 

  
  

  
  

  11:45 a.m. –12:00 p.m.  - Check In 

  12:00 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. - Florida Laws & Rules

  Anna Cox, LDO - 2 Hours-Laws & Rules

  1:45 p.m. - 2:35 p.m. - Eye-Seential AI

  Jorge Baran, LDO - 1 Hour-Technical

  2:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - The Art of Choosing New Lines

  Jorge Baran, LDO - 1 Hour Technical

  *Beverages & Light Lunch Included*

  Broward LiveScan Available

  
  

  Member Rate - $35.00         

  Standard Rate - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour of education

  
  

  *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

  *No Onsite Registrations*

  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.

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• Miami Chapter Education

  • When
    April 26, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Miami Optical Boutique River Landing. 1440 NW N. River Dr. Suite 355, Level 6 Miami, FL 33125
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  MIAMI CHAPTER PRESENTS

  4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

  April 26, 2026

  Miami Optical Boutique

  River Landing

  1440 NW N. River Dr. Suite 355, Level 6

  Miami, FL 33125

  
  

  11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  -  Check In

  
  

  12:00 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.  -  Laws & Rules
  

  Anna Cox, LDO - Two (2) Hours Laws & rules

  
  

  2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.  -  HIPAA Basics for Eyecare Providers

  Yamila Diez, LDO - One (1) Hour Elective

  
  

  3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.  -  Introduction to Contact Lenses

  Yamila Diez, LDO - One (1) Hour Contact Lens

  
  

  *Light Refreshments Provided*

  Members - $35.00 education included 

  Nonmembers - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour

  
  

  *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

  *No Onsite Registrations*

  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.
  

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• Gulf Coast Chapter Education

  • When
    May 02, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33919, Meeting Room A
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  GULF COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS

  4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

  May 2, 2026

  Lakes Regional Library

  Meeting Room A

  15290 Bass Rd.

  Ft Myers, FL 33919 

  9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Check In

  
  

  10:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.  - Laws & Rules

  Anna Cox, LDO - Two (2) Hours Laws & Rules

  12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.  - Visual Considerations in Autism & ADHD
  

  Manuel Solis, PMP - One (1) Hour Technical

  1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.  -  Introduction to Contact Lenses

  Anna Cox, LDO - One (1) Hour Contact Lens

  
  

  Members - $35.00 education included 

  Nonmembers - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour

  
  

  *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

  *No Onsite Registrations*

  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.
  

  (CE Provider #50-1645)

  
  

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• Jacksonville Chapter Education

  • When
    May 17, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Seaside Charter School North Campus, 1429 Broward Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
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  JACKSONVILLE CHAPTER PRESENTS

  4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

  May 17, 2026

  Seaside Charter School North Campus

  1429 Broward Rd.

  Jacksonville, FL 32218

  *School Cafeteria*

  Follow Parking and Event Signage

  
  

  
  

  8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Check In

  
  

  9:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.  -  Florida Laws & Rules

  Vince Cottone, MPH, LDO - Two 2) Hours Laws & Rules

  11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.  -  Introduction to Contact Lenses
  

  Anna Cox, LDO - One (1) Hour Contact Lens

  12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.  -  HIPAA Basics for Eyecare Providers

  Anna Cox, LDO - One (1) Hour Elective 

  
  

  Members - $35.00 education included

   

  Nonmembers - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour

  
  

  *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

  *No Onsite Registrations*

  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.
  

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• Space Coast Chapter Education & LiveScan

  • When
    June 27, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library,
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  SPACE COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS

  4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

  June 27, 2026

  *Live Scan Available*

  Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library

  308 Forrest Avenue

  Cocoa, FL 32922

  
  

  9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Check In

  
  

  10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.  -  Second Pair Options for All Patients

  Stephen Apat, LDO- One (1) Hour Technical

  
  

  11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. - Leveling Up Your Customer Service & Dispensing Game
  

  Stephen Apat, LDO - One (1) Hour Elective

  
  

  12:00 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. - Florida Laws & Rules
  

  Anna Cox, LDO - Two (2) Hours Laws & Rules

  
  

  LiveScan fee $104.85

  You must schedule LiveScan in advance with Stacie 321-917-1125

  
  

  *Refreshments & Snacks Provided*

  
  

  Members - $35.00 education included

  Nonmembers - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour

  
  

  *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

  *No Onsite Registrations*

  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.
  

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