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Contact Lens Fitting Course for Board Certification

Contact Lens Fitting Course For Board Certification

May 16-18, 2025

Become a Florida Board Certified Optician

Professional Opticians of Florida is proud to present this twenty (20) hour course covering state-of-the-art contact lens technologies and fitting techniques.

Earn the required 20 hours of training for State Board of Opticianry Certification. This course fulfills the educational requirement to enable Florida opticians to fill, fit, adapt, and dispense contact lenses without supervision of the prescriber. FL Statute 484.002(6)

Available for CE Credit or License Renewal

This course can be used for 20 hours of technical contact lens CE for Florida license renewal. (CE renewal credits are only earned & issued for attending the entire 20 hour course.) However, you cannot use this course for both Florida Board Certification and license renewal.

The course will include discussion and review of the following topics:

Optical anatomy and physiology
Indications and contra-indications of contact lens fitting
Identification of abnormal responses secondary to contact lens wear
Basic rigid and soft lens design
Fitting and follow-up care
Identify fluorescein contact lens patterns
Special lens designs and fittings
Review of clinical fitting case examples
4 hour hands-on workshop with slit-lamps & keratometers

Become Board Certified at West Coast Better Vision 2025

POF Member Rate $347

Standard Rate $447

Education Schedule: New format with an advance live online webinar*

Monday, May 12: 6:30-9:30pm Live online Webinar

Friday, May 16: Noon-5pm at West Coast Better Vision 2025, Classroom & Hands-on

Saturday, May 17: 9am-5pm at West Coast Better Vision 2025, Classroom & Hands-on

Sunday, May 18: 9am-2pm at West Coast Better Vision 2025, Classroom & Hands-on

REGISTER NOW

*Space is Limited*

Accommodations

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.

Only 8 Miles from the Majestic Sands of Clearwater Beach
15 Minutes to St. Petersburg/ Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Just 20 Minutes from Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Hotel rooms only $149/night
$10 nightly valet/$6 daily valet: Complementary self parking
No Resort fees
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

Click the link above to book your room online and follow these instructions:

Select SPECIAL RATES from the drop menu, click “Group Code” and enter 39M8Z4 and click “DONE”
Select your Check-in and Check-out dates and click UPDATE/SEARCH ROOM BUTTON (Please note: the group rate is only available online for the nights of 5/14 - 5/17 – if you try to book pre or postdates, it will say the resort has no availability. Any pre/post stays will need to be made directly with the Resort.)

The group rate is $149 a night. The online reservations system will automatically add a resort fee, PLEASE IGNORE THIS. The group will NOT pay the Resort Fee and this will be adjusted upon check in. Guests are not paying any deposit online and are only securing a credit card guarantee. Upon check-in, you will be charged $149 per night, plus tax.

*Book Early as the Hotel Sells Out*

POF's PROMISE TO YOU

POF’s goal is to provide you with the friendliest service possible and to treat you as the professional that you are. We accept all major credit cards & personal/company checks in advance & on-site.

Due to the nature of this event cancellations up to 2 weeks prior will be issued a credit on their POF account to use for membership or a future education event. Cancellations after 2 weeks education registration fees will not be credited or refunded.

Special Accommodations: In accordance with ADA, if you have any special requirements that we need to accommodate? Please call 850-201-2622. Pre-registration and 7 days advance written notice is required.

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