State Opticianry Board Exam Reviews
Sponsored by the Professional Opticians of Florida
Plus the two courses required for initial licensure
OR
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM
LOCATION & DATE:
September 18, 2011
Ramada Gateway - Kissimmeee
7470 Highway 192 West
Kissimmee, FL 34747
(407) 396-4400
BOOKING:
POF single or double room rates are $79 Saturday night and include a full hot breakfast. buffet. For reservations call (407) 396-4400 and ask for the Professional Opticians of Florida rate before September 2nd.
EXAM REVIEW SCHEDULE:
Check-In |
8:00 0 8:15 AM |
Exam Review |
8:15 - 3:00 PM |
FL Laws & Rules (Initial) |
3:00 - 5:00 PM |
Reduction of Medical Errors is available for homestudy anytime by going online to www.POFce.org
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REGISTRATION FEES:
STANDARD RATES |
Early Bird by 9/2 |
Base Rate after 9/2 |
State Board Exam Review |
$149 |
$164 |
Florida Laws and Rules |
$29 |
$44 |
Exam Review and FL Laws & Rules |
$178 |
$193 |
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MEMBER RATES |
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State Board Exam Review |
$129 |
$144 |
Florida Laws and Rules |
$24 |
$39 |
Exam Review and FL Laws & Rules |
$153 |
$168 |
OR
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM
INSTRUCTORS:
R. Joe Simmons, LDO, ABOM
Professor, Opthalmic Dispensing Program
Miami/Dade College
Steve Apat, LDO
Lens Consultant
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This exam review focuses on the following core competencies to assist you in preparation for the state board exam:
- Lens Neutralization
- Lens Identification
- Pupillary Measurement
- Calipering & Measuring of Frames,
- Slab Off Calculations
- Vertex Compensation
- Frame Adjustments
Please note: The review course has been scheduled in advance of the exam because of the new time frame in which the exam is given. This will allow you time to prepare for all the portions of exam, both computerized & practical.
This review course is not officially endorsed by the
State of Florida. However, hundreds of current Florida opticians
have found it to be an excellent resource in preparation for the Florida board
exam.
STATE EXAM:
For information on the state exam or exam orientation please call the
Board of Opticianry at (850) 245-4474 or visit their website.
OR
$100 OFF your first year of Professional Membership - a POF special offer.
Once you have successfully passed the exam and hsve become a Florida Licensed Optician POF will rebate $100 of your review registration fee towards your first year’s professional dues in POF.
If, for whatever reason you do not pass the exam, you will be able to attend the next POF State Exam review at no charge.*
*Some restrictions apply