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 9:00am - 5pm
  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 
  1pm-5pm........................Understanding Prescriptions, Tips for Success

Day 2 9:00am - 5pm
  9am-11:00am......................Rx Verification & Troubleshooting
  11:00am - Noon................ Lens Types
  Noon-1pm......................Lunch 
1pm-5pm........................Materials & Treatments, PD Measurements, Frames & Frame Materials

Day 3 9:00am - 3:30pm
  9am-Noon.................Frame Styling, Selling Skills
  Noon-1pm...........Lunch 
  1pm-3:00pm.................Frame Repairs, Frame Adjusting
  3:00pm - 3:30pm.........Conclusion & Evaluations

$250 (Non-Members $300)
Mary Schmidt, ABOC, CPO
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