Center for Paraoptometric Education

Newer staff, get up to speed in the optical…fast! Understand WHAT to do and WHY you’re doing it. Troubleshoot and solve problems on your own, and contribute more to quality patient care.

 

Day 1 8:30am - 5pm
8:30 am-9:00 am................Breakfast & Registration
  9am-9:15am......................Welcome and Introductions 
  9:15am-11:00am.....................The Eye: It's Parts & their Function, Refractive Status of the Eye
  11:00am - Noon..................Fundamental Optics
  Noon-1pm.......................Lunch (not included in class fee)
  1pm-5pm........................Understanding Prescriptions, Tips for Success

Day 2 8:30am - 5pm
  8:30am-9am...................Breakfast
  9am-11:00am......................Rx Verification & Troubleshooting
  11:00am - Noon................ Lens Types
  Noon-1pm......................Lunch (not included in class fee)
1pm-5pm........................Materials & Treatments, PD Measurements, Frames & Frame Materials

Day 3 8:30am - 3:30pm
  8:30am-9am...................Breakfast
  9am-Noon.................Frame Styling, Selling Skills
  Noon-1pm...........Lunch (not included in class fee)
  1pm-3:00pm.................Frame Repairs, Frame Adjusting
  3:00pm - 3:30pm.........Conclusion & Evaluations

$490 (Non-Memebers $645)
Mary Schmidt, ABOC, CPO
PEN Education Center
1750 No. Loop Rd #150
Alameda, CA 94502
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