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.
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.
July 16 & 17, 2022
POF, in conjunction with the National Federation of Opticianry Schools (NFOS), is pleased to offer ABO and NCLE live Basic Certification 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 Basic Certification Exam Prep Course
July 16, 2022
8:15 am Attendee check-in
8:30 -12:00 pm Welcome & Instruction: Exam Review
12:00 -1:00 pm Lunch on your own
1:00 -3:25 pm Instruction: Exam Review
3:25 -3:30 pm Evaluations, Wrap up & Thank you
ABO Basic Certification Exam Prep Course
July 17, 2022
Safety Harbor Resort & Spa
105 N. Bayshore Dr
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 726-1161 x 7100
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: A reduced room rate of $129 will be available to our group. You can make hotel reservations by calling (727) 726-1161 and advising the hotel you are with POF/ ABO & NCLE Review Group to receive the reduced rate.
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.
Your friends at Professional Opticians of Florida look forward to you joining us at Summer Showcase 2022 at The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort! We put together the best educational speakers in Opticianry for this weekend's event.
Friday, August 12th
10:00 am Registration Desk Opens 12:00 pm CE Courses Start
10:00 am Registration Desk Opens
12:00 pm CE Courses Start
Saturday, August 13th
7:30 am Registration Desk Opens 8:00 am CE Courses Start 11:45 am Lunch & Trade Show Once education ends on Saturday, please join us for Happy Hour in the Trade Show followed by Rock with the Doc and The Pupils
7:30 am Registration Desk Opens
8:00 am CE Courses Start
11:45 am Lunch & Trade Show
Once education ends on Saturday, please join us for Happy Hour in the Trade Show followed by Rock with the Doc and The Pupils
7:30am Registration Desk Opens 8:00am CE Courses Start
7:30am Registration Desk Opens
8:00am CE Courses Start
For the Summer Showcase Education Schedule Click Here
100 N Atlantic Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 254-8200
Please call The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort toll free 386-254-8200 and ask for the Professional Opticians of Florida group rate of $143 per night, or click below to book online. Please book before July 21,2022.
Hotel Booking Code: POF22
TALLAHASSEE CHAPTER PRESENTS
4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
September 11, 2022
LAKE JACKSON COMMUNITY CENTER
3840 N. MONROE ST
Tallahassee, FL 32303
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - More Protection, Less Reflection
John Zimmerman - One (1) Hour Technical
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Spectacle Lens Solutions for Digital Eye Strain
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Smart Life - The Evolution of Lens Design for Dynamic Connectivity
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*
(CE Provider #50-1645)
All Florida Apprentices are required to attend an approved two-hour Apprentice/Sponsor Orientation course within one year of registering for their program. This webinar will fulfill your orientation course requirement and it includes the latest requirements, current deadlines, new exam updates and educational options for Apprentices.
A limited number of spaces are available during the webinar, and they will be offered on a first-come first-served basis. Sponsors of Apprentices can participate on the space available basis, however, this webinar will NOT be available for CE credit to Florida Opticians.
This webinar is FREE to all Future Optician Members of POF and the standard rate of only $29 for Apprentices that are not members of POF. Join POF as a Future Optician Member for only $45 a year for the many benefits, including this Webinar.
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NCLE Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series:
NCLE Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series
September 27
October 4
October 11
October 18
October 24
October 25
Webinar Hours: 7 - 9pm
For more information on the NCLE/ABO Exam Review
ABO Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series:
Professional Opticians of Florida is pleased to offer the ABO Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series. This ABO Basic Certification Webinar Series consists of 6 - (2) hour sessions instructed by, Thomas Neff, an HCC Opticianry program instructor. Your instructor will help you prepare for the ABO exam by teaching appropriate materials and answering any questions in advance of your exam.
ABO Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series
September 29
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 26
October 27
Terminology Lens characteristics, powers and formulas Multifocals Lens Materials Prism
Structure of the eye and function Refractive errors
Lenses & Frames Applying produce Knowledge Verifying frame and lens parameters
Use of lens power devices Select ophthalmic tool, instruments, and equipment Use and maintain ophthalmic tool, instruments, and equipment
Visual needs for lifestyle and occupational activities Fitting, adjusting, measuring, and verification
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Come Join Us for Food, Fun & Quality Optical Education
Picnic in the Park
2 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
October 22, 2022
Philippe Park
2525 Philippe Park
*In case of rain the CE's will be held at Future Lab, *
9:45 am - 10:00 am - Registration
10:00 am - 11:40 am - The Geometry of Face Shape and the Science of Color-2 Hours Technical
Laurie Pierce & Tom Bratteig
11:45 am - Lunch
Meal provided and served beginning at 11:45 a.m.
Member Rate - $30.00
Standard Rate - $30.00 + $20.00 per hour of education
This year's Vision Preview 2022 will be hosted at the beautiful Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.
Vision Preview 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.
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
Variety of State approved CE courses for opticians
World class education presented by the Nation's leading instructors
Full Schedule of Education
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
Full Details on Vision Preview 2022
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: The Westin is pleased to offer POF guests a reduced room rate of $159 with no resort fees.
For those staying at the hotel, overnight self-parking is reduced to $20 per day. Daily self-parking is reduced to $10 per day.
Please use the link below to make your hotel reservations or call the hotel at 1-888-627-7108 and advise the hotel representative that you are with the Vision Preview 2022 group in order to receive the reduced rate. Please book your room by Oct 17, 2022.
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CE's on the Seas 2023
Join POF on our Maiden Voyage
Sailing out of Tampa, FL to Cozumel, MX
Join us on Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Paradise
*All prices are based on double occupancy. Port fees and taxes are included (gratuities not included)
Interior Cabin- Starting as low as $334.16
Port Hole Cabin - Starting as low as $339.16
Oceanview - Starting as low as $379.16
Balcony & Suite - Pricing offered at best available rate.
Book now with a deposit to secure your desired cabin, with full payment due November 19, 2022.
Call Carnival Cruise Line Group Sailing at 1-866-721-3225, option 2 for cruise information
Group Name: POF
Group Booking Number:X57FG6 In order to receive special group incentives and gifts, you must book in the POF group block via the group phone number provided and not online. Please check that your cabin confirmation states "Group Booking No: X57FG6" listed under your email address.
Cruise Itinerary:
Thursday, Feb 2 - Depart Port of Tampa, FL -4:00 PM - 4 hours of education
Friday, Feb 3 - Fun Day at Sea & 6 hours of education
Saturday, Feb 4 -Cozumel, Mexico - 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Sunday, Feb 5 - Fun Day at Sea & 6 hours of education
Monday, Feb 6 - Arrive Port of Tampa, FL - 8:00 AM -disembark
20 hours of approved Florida and ABO/NCLE credit* while having FUN!
Education Fees:
· Members -$100
· Standard - $200
Standard registration opens June 13th
*2 hours of Florida Laws & Rules and 2 hours of Reduction of Medical Errors will be offered as a take-to-cabin course and exam. If you turn in your exam by the end of the cruise, you will receive your CE slip for credit before you disembark. Those who prefer to complete those courses at your leisure will be given the option to take the courses as home study courses on pofce.org free of charge or to attend the two courses at any live POF event in the 2023-2024 biennium free of charge.
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