Florida Apprentice Contact Lens Certificate Progra
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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.
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 Safety Harbor at POF’s West Coast Better Vision 2025 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 Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 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.
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Safety Harbor Resort and Spa boasts a prime location on the shores of Tampa Bay, where tranquility is the rule, not the exception. Less than 20 minutes from both Tampa and St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airports, its setting offers the ultimate in convenience: located along the pristine waterfront in Tampa Bay and within walking distance of downtown Safety Harbor shops and restaurants.
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Only 8 Miles from the Majestic Sands of Clearwater Beach
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15 Minutes to St. Petersburg/ Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
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Just 20 Minutes from Tampa International Airport (TPA)
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Hotel rooms only $149/night
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$10 nightly valet/$6 daily valet: Complementary self parking
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No Resort fees
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72 Hr Cancellation policy
105 N. Bayshore Dr. Safety Harbor, FL 34695
727-726-1161 Ext 7100 or In-House Reservations
Group #: POF/West Coast Better Vision Group
Please book by April 15, 2025
Book Online
Use link above to book online– enter your check-in and check-out dates and select the “Code Applied” button from the drop down menu and enter the Group number 39M8Z4. Then hit the Update/Search Rooms button – your group rate will come up as available.
The group rate is only available online for the nights of 5/14, 5/15, 5/16 and 5/17 – if you try to book pre or post dates, it will say the resort has no availability. Any pre/post stays will need to be made directly with the Resort so availability can be checked as we have limited availability.
The group rate is $149, but the online system will show your rate to include the resort fee. PLEASE IGNORE THIS. The group will NOT pay the Resort Fee and this will be fixed upon check in. When reserving online, you are only holding the room with a credit card and you will not be charged until arrival.
*Book Early as the Hotel Sells Out*
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.
