Local Chapter Education & Events

Upcoming POF Chapter Events

    • June 08, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Lake Jackson Community Center, 3840 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303
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    TALLAHASSEE CHAPTER PRESENTS

    6 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

    June 8, 2025


    LAKE JACKSON COMMUNITY CENTER

    3840 N. MONROE ST

    Tallahassee, FL 32303


    *Lunch provided*


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


    9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.  -  Thick or Thin: What Really Matters When it Comes to Lens Thickness

    Barb Malobabich, ABOC - One (1) Hour Technical


    10:20 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.  -  Camber Technology: The Next Generation of Progressive Lenses

    Barb Malobabich, ABOC - One (1) Hour Technical


    11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -Properly Fitting Eyewear Utilizing Bespoke Services

    Jill Kielas, ABOC - One (1) Hour Technical

    12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.  -  Break for lunch service-Enjoy lunch during the next session


    12:15 p.m. – 1:05 p.m.  -  How to Select and Guide Patients on Eyewear Color

    Jill Kielas, ABOC - One (1) Hour Technical


    1:05 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.  -  Reduction of Medical Errors

    Anna Cox, LDO - Two (2) Hours Medical Errors


    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)


    • June 11, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 11333 47th St, Clearwater, FL 33762
    • 43
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    WEST COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS

    2 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

    June 11, 2025


    Future Optics Lab

    11333 47th St

    Clearwater, FL 33762




    6:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.  - Registration 

    6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  - Meal Provided

    7:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. - Maintaining Excellence in the Dispensary

    Carole Bratteig, LDO  - One (1) Hour Technical

    8:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m. - Lab and Lens Technology (Tour)

    Judy Lew, LDO  - One (1) Hour Technical


    *Meal provided

    Member Rate - $30.00         

    Standard Rate - $30.00 + $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.

    (CE Provider #50-1645)

    • June 21, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Advanced Eyecare Center, 2710 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
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    Treasure Coast Chapter

    Continuing Education

    June 21, 2025 - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    4 Hours of CE Available


    Advanced Eyecare Center

    2710 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd

    Port St. Lucie, FL 34953


    10:45 am - 11:00 am 
    Registration & Check In


    11:00 am - 12:40 pm

    Frame Harmony: Mastering Frame Shape and Color to Complement Every Skin Tone

    Stacie Hart Sidwell, LDO (2 hours) Technical

    1:00 pm - 2:40 pm

    Florida Laws & Rules

    Samantha Gaines, LDO (2 hours) Laws & Rules

    *Refreshments Provided*

    *No On-Site Registrations*

    POF Member Registration Rate:  $35             

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

    *Prices increase by $10 the week prior to the event​​​​​

    • July 12, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Marshall Optical Lab, 9 Sunshine Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
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    CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER PRESENTS

    4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

    July 12, 2025


    9 Sunshine Blvd

    Ormond Beach, FL 32174


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


    10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.  - HIPPA Basics for Eyecare Providers

    Wes Stuart, LDO - One (1) Hour Elective


    11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. - Current Lens Fabrication Technology - Lab Tour

    Danny Marshall - One (1) Hour Technical


    12:00 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.  -  Refractometry for Contact Lens Fitters

    Wes Stuart, LDO- Two (2) Hours Contact Lens

    *Snacks & Drinks 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.

    (CE Provider #50-1645)

    • August 02, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    • Fruitville Library, 100 Apex Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240
    • 33
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    Manasota Chapter Presents:

    Optician Continuing Education

    August 2, 2025

    11:00 am - 2:30 pm

    4 Hours of CE Available

    Fruitville Library 

    100 Apex Road

    Sarasota, FL 34240


    10:45 am
    Registration & Check In


    11:00 am- 11:50 am

    Advance Your Dispensing Expertise By Using Freeform Lenses

    Carole Bratteig, LDO, (1 hour) Technical


    11:50 am-12:40 pm

    Maintaining Excellence in the Dispensary

    Carole Bratteig, LDO, (1 hour) Technical


    12:40 pm-2:20 pm

    Reduction of Medical Errors

    Anna Cox, LDO (2 hours) Medical Errors


    *Light snacks and drinks provided*


    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.

    (CE Provider #50-1645)​​​​​​

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