Upcoming Educational Events

Upcoming events

    • January 01, 2024
    • December 31, 2024
    • Online
    Register

    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.


    • October 19, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 7525 N Blvd, Tampa, FL 33604
    • 45
    Register


    Come Join Us for Food, Fun & Quality Optical Education

    Last West Coast Chapter Education for 2024!


    PROFESSIONAL OPTICIANS OF FLORIDA'S WEST COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS

    Picnic in the Park

    2 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

    October 19, 2024


    Lowry Park

    7525 N Blvd

    Tampa, FL 33604



    *In case of rain the CE's will be held at HCC Dale Mabry Campus, *


    9:45 am - 10:00 am - Registration 


    10:00 am - 10:50 am - Fishing for a Better Outcome

    1 Hour Technical

    Carole Bratteig, LDO


    11:00 am - 11:50 am - To Be Announced -1 Hour Technical

    TBD



    11:50 am - Lunch Provided


    Meal provided and served beginning at 11:50 a.m.

    Member Rate - $30.00         

    Standard Rate - $30.00 + $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)

    • November 01, 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • November 03, 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel & Convention Center, 11775 Heron Bay Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33076
    Register

    Your friends at Professional Opticians of Florida look forward to you joining us at Vision Preview 2024  at

    Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs

    Hotel & Convention Center! We put together the best educational speakers in Opticianry for this weekend's event.


    Schedule at a Glance


    Friday, November 1st 

    10:00 am Registration Desk Opens

    12:00 pm CE Courses Start 

    Saturday, November 2nd 

    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 Opticians After Dark  

    Sunday, November 3rd

    7:30am Registration Desk Opens

    8:00am CE Courses Start 

    For the Vision Preview Education Schedule Click Here

    Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs

    Hotel & Convention Center


    • Group Rate-$145/night
    • Resort Fee Waived
    • $6 Overnight Parking
    • Free Daily Parking





    11775 Heron Bay Blvd.

    Coral Springs, FL 33076

     954-753-5598

    Book Hotel

    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.

    • November 02, 2024
    • 11:45 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Ft Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel & Convention Center, 11775 Heron Bay Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33076
    • 20
    Register


    Vision Preview 2024 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. Hotel accommodations are not included.


    Do you to prefer to register offline?

    Download fillable PDF Form.


    Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel

    &

    Convention Center

    11775 Heron Bay Blvd

    Coral Springs, FL 33076

    Phone(954) 753-5598

    Please call The Ft Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel 954-753-55989 and ask for the Professional Opticians of Florida group rate of $145 per night or click below to book online. 


    • Resort Fees Waived
    • Overnight-Parking $6
    • Daily  Parking - FREE




    • November 21, 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Quality Optical Sevices, 6301 Georgia Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
    • 29
    Register

            

    PALM BEACH CHAPTER

    Invites you to an evening of fun and quality optical education! 

    3 Hours of Continuing Education 

    Quality Optical Services:

    6301 Georgia Avenue

    West Palm Beach, FL 33405


    Limited Registration Seats!

    Check-in: 5:30pm-5:45pm 

    5:45 - 6:35 pm - Current Lens Fabrication Technology Lab Tour 

    1 Hour Technical

    by Bill Grandy

    Dinner-6:35 - 7:00 pm

    7:00 - 7:50 pm - Polarized Lenses - The Technology & Benefits

    1 Hour Technical

    by Stephen Apat

    8:00 - 8:50 pm - Transitions Portfolio - What is Good Vision

    1 Hour Technical

    by Stephen Apat

    Seating is limited.

    Member Rate - $30.00         

    Standard Rate - $30.00 + $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)

    • January 23, 2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • January 27, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • 9241 Charles M Rowland Dr, Port Canaveral, FL 32920
    • 35
    Register

    CE's on the Seas 2025

    Join POF on a Voyage to Remember

    Sailing out of Port Canaveral, FL to the Bahamas!



    Join us on Carnival Cruise Lines

    Carnival Freedom 

    *All prices are based on double occupancy. Port fees and taxes are included (gratuities not included)*

    Interior Cabin- Starting as low as $434.65

    Oceanview - Starting as low as $474.65

    Balcony & Suite - Starting as low as $622.65

    Cabin Group Block Expires on November 6, 2024 or when the block is sold out. Book your cabin today with a small deposit due now and your final payment is due on November 6,2024.

    * All Education Attendees are Required to Book in the Group Block *

    Call your POF Travel Agent:

    Travel Advisers International

    401-427-0806


    Cruise Itinerary:


    Thursday, Jan 23, 2025 - Depart Port Canaveral, FL -3:30 PM

    5 hours of education offered


    Friday, Jan 24, 2025 - Nassau, Bahamas - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    2 hours of education offered


    Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 - Princess Cays, Bahamas - 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM

    2 hours of education offered


    Sunday, Jan 26, 2025 - Fun Day at Sea 

    7 hours of education offered


    Monday, Jan 27, 2025 - Arrive Port Canaveral, FL - 8:00 AM -disembark

     

    20 hours of approved Florida credit* 

    16 hours of ABO/NCLE  credit while having FUN!

    Due to the nature of this event,

    event education registration fees are non refundable

    *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 2025 free of charge.

Consumer Info  |  Resources  |  Contact  |  Education  |  Florida Licensure  |  Member Services  |  Events  |  Marketplace

Copyright © 2024 Professional Opticians of Florida  |  Policy  

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software