Local Chapter Education & Events

Upcoming POF Chapter Events

    • February 15, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Challenger Learning Center, 200 S Duval St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
    • 33
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    TALLAHASSEE CHAPTER PRESENTS

    4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

    February 15, 2026


    LiveScan Available-$95



    Challenger Leaning Center

    200 S. Duval St. Tallahassee, FL 32301


    9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Check In


    10:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.  -  Contact Lenses from A to Z

    Amy Ruzicka, OD - Two (2) Hours Contact Lens


    12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.  -  Red Flags to Watch for in the Optical

    Amy Ruzicka, OD - One (1) Hour Technical


    1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. -Practice Management & Doctor Communication: Optimizing Your Role as an Optician

    Amy Ruzicka, OD - One (1) Hour Contact Lens

    *Coffee Provided, Challenger Learning Center will have the snack bar open beginning at 11am.

    Kleman Parking Garage is the closest parking and $1 all day on Saturday and Sunday.

    Street parking is available and metered using the ParkMobile app.


    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*

    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.

    (CE Provider #50-1645)


    • April 12, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Lake Jackson Community Center, 3840 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • 46
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    TALLAHASSEE CHAPTER PRESENTS

    6 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

    April 12, 2026


    LiveScan Available-$95


    LAKE JACKSON COMMUNITY CENTER

    3840 N. MONROE ST

    Tallahassee, FL 32303


    *Coffee & Light Refreshments Provided*


    9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Check In


    9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.  -  Psychological Safety in the Workplace

    Pete Hanlin, ABOM - One (1) Hour Technical

    10:20 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.  -  Ocular Ramifications of Diabetes

    Pete Hanlin, ABOM - One (1) Hour Technical


    11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -Making Life Easier by Reducing Redos

    Pete Hanlin, ABOM - One (1) Hour Technical

    12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.  -  Audiology Fundamentals for the Optician

    Pete Hanlin, ABOM - One (1) Hour Technical


    1:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.  -  Florida Laws & Rules

    Anna Cox, LDO - Two (2) Hours Laws & Rules

    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*

    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.

    (CE Provider #50-1645)

    • April 22, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Quest Vision Care Specialty Lab, 9103 132nd Ave N, Largo, FL 33773
    • 29
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    WEST COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS

    4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

    April 22, 2026



    Quest Vision Care Specialty Lab

    9103 132nd Ave N

    Largo, FL 33773


    5:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  - Check In 

    6:00 p.m. – 7:40 p.m.  - Modern Lens Manufacturing Lab Tour

    Professor Laurie Pierce, LDO & Kevin Whaley  - Two (2) Hours Technical

    7:40 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Vision Considerations in Autism & ADHD: Implications for Opticians

    Manuel Solis  - One (1) Hour Technical

    8:30 p.m. - 9:20 p.m. - Rx Troubleshooting

    Professor Laurie Pierce, LDO & Kevin Whaley  - One (1) Hour Technical

    Member Rate - $35.00         

    Standard Rate - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour of education


    *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

    *No Onsite Registrations*

    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.

    (CE Provider #50-1645)

    • April 26, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Deerfield Pines North-Clubhouse, 959 SE 2nd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
    • 17
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    FORT LAUDERDALE CHAPTER PRESENTS

    4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

    April 26, 2026


    Deerfield Pines North

    Clubhouse (Past Bldg 3)

    959 SE 2nd Ave

    Deerfield Beach, FL 33441


    Get your Level 2 background check & Fingerprints!

    Cost: $90 cash - paid to provider onsite | $92.61 credit card 
    Appointments are limited and fill quickly.
     

     Click to Make an Appointment

    Limited Registration Seats!

    Fingerprinting: 12:00pm-1:00pm -Broward Live Scan 



    11:45 a.m. –12:00 p.m.  - Check In 

    12:00 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. - Florida Laws & Rules

    Anna Cox, LDO - 2 Hours-Laws & Rules

    1:45 p.m. - 2:35 p.m. - Eye-Seential AI

    Jorge Baran, LDO - 1 Hour-Technical

    2:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - The Art of Choosing New Lines

    Jorge Baran, LDO - 1 Hour Technical

    *Beverages & Light Lunch Included*

    Broward LiveScan Available


    Member Rate - $35.00         

    Standard Rate - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour of education


    *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

    *No Onsite Registrations*

    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.

    (CE Provider #50-1645)

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