ABO Exam Review Webinar Series:
Professional Opticians of Florida is pleased to offer the ABO Exam Review Webinar Series. This ABO 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 Exam Review Webinar Series
July 1
July 8
July 15
July 22
July 25
July 29
Webinar Hours: 7 - 9pm
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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NCLE Exam Review Webinar Series:
NCLE Exam Review Webinar Series
July 10
July 11
July 17
July 24
July 31
August 1
For more information on the NCLE/ABO Exam Review
Your friends at Professional Opticians of Florida look forward to you joining us at the Summer Showcase 2019 as we make our new home at The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort! We put together the best educational speakers in Opticianry for this weekend event.
Friday, August 9th - Eight hours of CE available
10:00 am Registration Desk Opens 12:00 n CE Courses noon to 6 pm 6:00 pm Last CE course ends
10:00 am Registration Desk Opens
12:00 n CE Courses noon to 6 pm
6:00 pm Last CE course ends
Saturday, August 10th - Eight hours of CE available
7:30 am Registration Desk Opens 8:00 am CE Courses from 8am to 5:30pm 11:45 am Lunch provided in Exhibit Area 1:30 pm CE Courses Resume 5:30 pm Happy Hour in Exhibit Area
7:30 am Registration Desk Opens
8:00 am CE Courses from 8am to 5:30pm
11:45 am Lunch provided in Exhibit Area
1:30 pm CE Courses Resume
5:30 pm Happy Hour in Exhibit Area
7:30 am Registration Desk Opens 8:00 am CE Courses 8 am to 2 pm 2:00 pm Last CE course ends
8:00 am CE Courses 8 am to 2 pm
2:00 pm Last CE course ends
For Full Details on Summer Showcase Education 2019
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 $139 per night, or click below to book online.
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Summer Showcase 2019 Tabletop Exhibits
Tabletop exhibit fee includes one (1) six foot table, one (1) sign and two (2) representative name badges. Additional representative badges are available at $25 each. Electricity is NOT included. One (1) additional table is available for $35 if you bring it or if we provide it. Hotel accommodations are not included.
Do you to prefer to register offline?
Click here to download the 2019 POF Exhibitor Agreement.
Instructor: Leslie Acreman
Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Summer Showcase 2019 located in the Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
at Summer Showcase 2019
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Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
Schedule at a glance: 8:30am -12:00pm: Review Topic 12:00pm -1:00pm: Lunch on your own 1:00pm -3:30pm: Review Topic Professional Opticians of Florida is proud to present the Florida State Board Exam Prep at Summer Showcase 2019. This course is designed to prepare the Apprentice Optician, Student or Licensed Optician from another state that already has their ABO and NCLE certifications to take the National Commission of State Opticianry Regulatory Boards (NCSORB) with confidence.
Schedule at a glance: 8:30am -12:00pm: Review Topic
12:00pm -1:00pm: Lunch on your own
1:00pm -3:30pm: Review Topic Professional Opticians of Florida is proud to present the Florida State Board Exam Prep at Summer Showcase 2019. This course is designed to prepare the Apprentice Optician, Student or Licensed Optician from another state that already has their ABO and NCLE certifications to take the National Commission of State Opticianry Regulatory Boards (NCSORB) with confidence.
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 and the online Reduction of Medical Error course at no charge (both $29 values).
This year's Vision Preview 2019 will be hosted at the beautiful Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.
Vision Preview 2019 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
Choose from over 50 hours of State approved CE courses for opticians
World class education presented by the Nation's leading instructors
Full Schedule of Education with eight hours of CE on Friday & Saturday
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 2019
(Register online, or mail or fax in our convenient PDF Registration Form
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: A reduced room rate of $149.00, Self-parking is $20 per overnight and $10 per day (reduced from the regular parking rate of $43 per overnight and per day). You can make hotel reservations by calling (800) 937-8461 and advising the hotel you are with the POF/Vision Preview group to receive the reduced rate or click below to book online by October 25th, 2019
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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) and the Contact Lens Society of America (CLSA) have combined 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.
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.
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 Thursday, Nov 11th 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.
Register online, by phone, or mail or fax in our convenient Downloadable Form
MORE on the Florida Apprentice Contact Lens Certificate Program
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: A reduced room rate of $149.00, Self parking is $20 per overnight and $10 per day. You can make hotel reservations by calling (800) 937-8461 and advising the hotel you are with the POF/Vision Preview group to receive the reduced rate or click below to book online by October 25th, 2019.
Earn the required 20 hours of training for your State Board of Opticianry Certification. This course fulfills the educational requirement to enable Florida opticians to fill, fit, adapt, and dispense contact lenses without the supervision of the prescriber. FL Statue 484.002(6)
Monday, November 11: 6:30 - 9:30pm Live Online Webinar*
Friday, November 15: Noon - 5:00pm at Vision Preview 2019, Classroom & Hands-on
Saturday, November 16: 9:00 - 5:00pm at Vision Preview 2019, Classroom & Hands-on
Sunday, November 17: 9:00 - 2:00pm at Vision Preview 2019, Classroom
The course will include discussion and review of the following topics:
Additional Information
LOCATION: The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort 321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Phone: (954) 467-1111 HOTEL RESERVATIONS A reduced room rate of $149.00, Self Parking is $20 Overnight per day and $10 daily self parking. You can make hotel reservations by calling (800) 937-8461 and advising the hotel you are with the POF/Vision Preview group to receive the reduced rate or click below to book online. Book before October 25 , 2019 Book Online Now *Book Early As Hotel Will Sell Out*
LOCATION:
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort 321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Phone: (954) 467-1111 HOTEL RESERVATIONS A reduced room rate of $149.00, Self Parking is $20 Overnight per day and $10 daily self parking. You can make hotel reservations by calling (800) 937-8461 and advising the hotel you are with the POF/Vision Preview group to receive the reduced rate or click below to book online. Book before October 25 , 2019 Book Online Now *Book Early As Hotel Will Sell Out*
321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone: (954) 467-1111
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
A reduced room rate of $149.00, Self Parking is $20 Overnight per day and $10 daily self parking. You can make hotel reservations by calling (800) 937-8461 and advising the hotel you are with the POF/Vision Preview group to receive the reduced rate or click below to book online.
Book before October 25 , 2019
Book Online Now
*Book Early As Hotel Will Sell Out*
Exhibit Booths at Vision Preview 2019
Exhibit booth fee includes a 8' by 10' booth. 1 sign and 4 representative name badges per show. Additional representatives are $25 each. Electricity is NOT included . Hotel accommodations are not included.
Exhibit move in at 8:30 am Saturday morning of the event and exhibit breakdown starts no sooner than 7:00 pm, to be completed by 10:00 pm that evening.
Exhibit times are Saturday from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm & 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: A reduced room rate of $149.00, Self parking is $20 per overnight and $10 per day. You can make hotel reservations by calling (800) 937-8461 and advising the hotel you are with the POF/Vision Preview group to receive the reduced rate or click below to book online by October 25th.
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