Sat. & Sun., October 22 & 23 ~ Orlando

32 Continuing Education Credits

 including

+ 16 Advanced Certification Exam

Review Course Credits

+ 24 Continuing Education Credits plus

Florida Required Courses

+ 8 JCAHPO Approved Credits

The National Academy of Opticianry

Announces the Long Awaited

ADVANCED    CERTIFICATION  EXAM

Review Course*

Orlando ~ Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23, 2005

16 ABO Credits ~ 16 Florida Credits ~ 4 Ohio Credits

*Participants Must Be ABO Certified

Refraction

(Bill Underwood, B.S., FNAO, FNAO-FCLS(H)

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: 

At the conclusion of this Chapter, participants should be able to identify the following:

- List and describe four methods of assessing visual acuity

- List and describe three medications used during refraction

- Outline the steps required to perform an objective and subjective refraction

- A good understanding of the Rx, Retinoscopy, medications used during refraction

- Understand the interactions of medications, diseases and medications that affect Rx

Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye

(Diane Drake, FNAO, LDO, ABOM, FCLSA)

10:00 a.m. - 12:Noon:

At the conclusion of this chapter, participants should be able to identify the following:

- List and identify the structures of the eye

- Explain the visual functions of the eye

- Explain the refractive status and process of the eye

- Identify various conditions of the eye and possible corrections for many of them

- Have a better understanding of the muscles of the eye and how they work

- Identify unequal refractive errors and complications that can result, i.e. magnification,

  minification, diplopia

Ophthalmic Optics

(Michael DiSanto, B.A., ABOM)

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.:

At the conclusion of Chapter 3, participants should be able to identify the following:

- Lens aberrations, base curves, splitting prism, resultant prism, prism segments

Geometric and Applied Optics

(Michael DiSanto, B.A., ABOM)

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.:

At the conclusion of this Chapter, participants should be able to discern:

- Magnification/minification – effects on vision and corrections

- Prentice rule/prismatic effect/horizontal/quality control/vertical/slab off

- Martins formula – Lens tilt and face form

- Vertex compensation – Sag formula/thickness/focal length and dioptric power

- Low vision devices

October 23:  8 hours FL & ABO ~ Technical, Advanced (#ST05R152-3)

Patient Communications

(Diane Drake, FNAO, LDO, ABOM, FCLSA)

8:00 a.m.. - 9:00 a.m.:

 At the conclusion of this chapter, the participant should:

-Have a better understanding of communication skills

-Identify verbal skills

-Explain listening skills

-Discuss conflict resolution and interpersonal relationships

-Be able to analyze and interpret an ophthalmic prescription

-Present options based on lifestyle questions and overcome objections

Lens Designs

(Michael DiSanto, B.A., ABOM)

9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.:

At the conclusion of this chapter, participants should learn to identify:

- Instrumentation (lens clock, distometer, lensometer, C sizer, boxograph, corneal   reflection pupilometer)

- Ordering (lens materials, glass(s), plastic(s), polycarbonate(s), new materials, lens parameters, refractive index, etc., lens designs, base curves, calculating curves, prism, resultant prism, frame materials, terminology, measurements, categories

- Laboratory procedures

Verification & Dispensing

(Bill Underwood, B.S., FNAO, FNAO-FCLS(H)

10:00 a.m. - 12:Noon:

At the conclusion of this chapter participants should be able to:

- Have knowledge of inspection, ANSI tolerance tables, fitting and adjusting

- Should be able to solve problems, verification with prescriber and when to refer

Business Management

(Bill Underwood, B.S., FNAO, FNAO-FCLS(H)

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.:

At the conclusion of this chapter participants should be able to:

- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of four types of advertising

- Explain the seven parts of a business plan

- List the five “P”s of marketing

- Calculate a break even point

- Outline prescription verification procedures

- Explain how to solve frame adjustment problems

- List ANSI tolerances for six lens parameters

Human Resources & Physical Management

(Diane Drake, FNAO, LDO, ABOM, FCLSA)

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.:

In this chapter, participants should learn the following:

- Have a better understanding of the purposes of human resources

- List federal agencies that regulation HR and Environmental and Safety Procedures

- Identify hiring and termination procedures to comply with EEOC regulations

- Have a better understanding of professional and ethical conduct

- Identify conflicts in the workplace and explain ways to prevent them

- Have a better understanding of the regulations that affect the optical environment

Speaker  Credentials:

William B. Underwood, B.S., FNAO, FNAO-FCLS(H) - Mr. Underwood is the Program Director for the Opticianry program at Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Florida. He received his Associate degree in Opticianry from Erie Community College, Buffalo, New York and his Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of South Florida. Mr. Underwood is an ABO Master Optician, NCLE certified and licensed in the states of New York and Florida. Mr. Underwood received the 1998 Opticianry Education Achievement Award from the National Academy of Opticianry.

Diane Drake, LDO, ABOM, FCLSA - Ms. Drake began her optical career in 1975. She is an approved speaker for ABO and NCLE and lectures extensively both locally and nationally. She was president and owner of ALL ABOUT EYES VISION CENTER formerly in Griffin, Georgia for over 19 years. She is a licensed optician in Georgia and advanced certified by the American Board of Opticianry and advanced certified by the National Contact Lens Examiners. She received her Masters in Ophthalmic Optics Certification by the American Board of Opticianry and is a Fellow of the Contact Lens Society of America. She is a 1995 graduate of the OAA Refractometry program. Ms. Drake was selected the Optician of the Year for Georgia and was honored the Beverly Myers Achievement Award by the National Academy of Opticianry in 1996.

Michael R. DiSanto, B.A., ABOM - Mr. DiSanto is an independent industry trainer. A resident of Cleveland, Ohio, he is the Past President of the Opticians Association of Ohio, a Masters Certified Optician, and a graduate of John Carroll University. Mr. DiSanto is an adjunct instructor in the Cuyahoga Community College Ophthalmic Dispensing Program and has worked on a number of special projects for the National Academy of Opticianry. A recipient of the Beverly Meyers Achievement Award his articles have been published in a variety of trade journals and he is active on the national lecture circuit. He authored a book, the TOPS Dispensing Manual, has been adopted into many Opticianry school program.

Refraction

(Bill Underwood, B.S., FNAO, FNAO-FCLS(H)

FL: 2 Cr./Cat 1/ Spectacle/Contact Lens. ABO: (SO5N113-3) General, Advanced, 2 Cr. NCLE: (CT05N099-2) Technical, Intermediate, 2 Cr.

At the conclusion of this Chapter, participants should be able to identify the following:

- List and describe four methods of assessing visual acuity

- List and describe three medications used during refraction

- Outline the steps required to perform an objective and subjective refraction

- A good understanding of the Rx, Retinoscopy, medications used during refraction

- Understand the interactions of medications, diseases and medications that affect Rx

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon:

Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye

(Diane Drake, FNAO, LDO, ABOM, FCLSA)

FL: 2 Cr./Cat 1/Spectacle/Contact Lens. ABO: (ST05N087-2) Technical, Intermediate, 2 Cr. NCLE: (CT05N098-1) Technical, Basic, 2 Cr.

At the conclusion of this chapter, participants should be able to identify the following:

- List and identify the structures of the eye

- Explain the visual functions of the eye

- Explain the refractive status and process of the eye

- Identify various conditions of the eye and possible corrections for many of them

- Have a better understanding of the muscles of the eye and how they work

- Identify unequal refractive errors and complications that can result, i.e. magnification,

  minification, diplopia

Saturday, October 22 ~ Afternoon

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ophthalmic Optics

(Michael DiSanto, B.A., ABOM)

FL: 2 Cr./Cat 1/Spectacle. ABO: (ST05N090-3) Technical, Advanced, 2 Cr.

At the conclusion of Chapter 3, participants should be able to identify the following:

- Lens aberrations, base curves, splitting prism, resultant prism, prism segments

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Geometric and Applied Optics

(Michael DiSanto, B.A., ABOM)

FL: 2 Cr./Cat 1/Spectacle. ABO: (ST05N089-3) Technical, Advanced, 2 Cr.

- Magnification/minification – effects on vision and corrections

- Prentice rule/prismatic effect/horizontal/quality control/vertical/slab off

- Martins formula – Lens tilt and face form

- Vertex compensation – Sag formula/thickness/focal length and dioptric power

- Low vision devices

Patient Communications

(Diane Drake, FNAO, LDO, ABOM, FCLSA)

FL: 1 Cr./Cat 1/Spectacle/Contact Lens. ABO: (S05N114-1) General, Basic, 1 Cr. NCLE: (C05N041-1) General, Basic, 1 Cr.

At the conclusion of this chapter, the participant should:

-Have a better understanding of communication skills

-Identify verbal skills

-Explain listening skills

-Discuss conflict resolution and interpersonal relationships

-Be able to analyze and interpret an ophthalmic prescription

-Present options based on lifestyle questions and overcome objections

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Lens Designs

(Michael DiSanto, B.A., ABOM)

FL: 1 Cr./Cat. 1/Spectacle. ABO: (ST05N088-3) Technical, Advanced, 1 Cr.

At the conclusion of this chapter, participants should learn to identify:

- Instrumentation (lens clock, distometer, lensometer, C sizer, boxograph, corneal   reflection pupilometer)

- Ordering (lens materials, glass(s), plastic(s), polycarbonate(s), new materials, lens parameters, refractive index, etc., lens designs, base curves, calculating curves, prism, resultant prism, frame materials, terminology, measurements, categories

- Laboratory procedures

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Manager’s Guide to Laws and Rules*

(Bill Underwood, B.S., FNAO, FNAO-FCLS(H))

FL: No Category, Spectacle/Contact Lens. ABO: (S05R602-1) General, Basic, 2 Cr. NCLE: (C05R280-1) General, Basic, 2 Cr.

This course will provide an overview and update of how Florida opticianry laws impact licensed opticians, apprentices, managers and other ophthalmic personnel.

10:00 a.m. - 12:Noon

Verification & Dispensing

(Bill Underwood, B.S., FNAO, FNAO-FCLS(H)

 FL: 2 Cr./Cat 1/Spectacle. ABO: (ST05N091-3) Technical, Advanced, 2 Cr.

At the conclusion of this chapter participants should be able to:

- Have knowledge of inspection, ANSI tolerance tables, fitting and adjusting

- Should be able to solve problems, verification with prescriber and when to refer

10:00 a.m. - 12:Noon

Preventing Medical Errors in the Optical Environment*

AIDS/HIV and the Eyecare Professional*

Business Management

(Bill Underwood, B.S., FNAO, FNAO-FCLS(H)

FL: 2 Cr./Cat 1/Spectacle/Contact Lens. ABO: (S05N111-3) General, Advanced, 2 Cr. NCLE: (C05N042-1) General, Basic, 2 Cr.

At the conclusion of this chapter participants should be able to:

- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of four types of advertising

- Explain the seven parts of a business plan

- List the five “P”s of marketing

- Calculate a break even point

- Outline prescription verification procedures

- Explain how to solve frame adjustment problems

- List ANSI tolerances for six lens parameters

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Spectacle Lens Materials Update

(Michael DiSanto, B.A., ABOM)

FL: 2 Cr./Cat. 1/ Spectacle. ABO: (S05R601-2) General, Intermediate, 2 Cr.

This program outlines and explains criteria for ideal lens materials. It traces the evolution of modern plastic materials from CR-39 to Polyurethane, Polycarbonate and beyond. The program concludes with discussion of the product cycle from introduction to maturity. Data shows the audience current trends in material usage and future projections.

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The National Academy of Opticianry

Features

JCAHPO* Credits

*Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology

A Total of 8 Group A Continuing Education Credits

Orlando ~ Saturday, October 22, 2005 

Topography (1 credit)

Sue Corwin; CO, COMT

 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.:

This course will review basic concepts, such as proper image capture and set up of maps.  Definitions of absolute maps, relative maps, scaling, and Klyce color scale will be described. Explanations of individual maps such as axial, radius of curvature, elevation, and difference maps and applications of topography to contact lens fitting, corneal assessment of irregular astigmatism, and refractive surgery will be reviewed.

Objectives:  Upon completion of this course, the attendee should be able to (among other things):

1.                  Explain proper capture of topographical image

2.                  Identify artifacts or aberrations within the map

3.                  List topography maps and their functions

4.                  Understand applications for using the topographer

5.                  Identify regular astigmatism, irregular astigmatism, prolate and oblate corneas

6.                  Understand with the rule and against the rule astigmatism

Wavefront (1 Credit)

Sue Corwin; CO, COMT 

 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.:

This course reviews basic concepts and terms such as coma, trefoil, and spherical aberrations.  Explanations of various wavefront capture devises such as Hartmann-Shack, dynamic skiascopy, and ray tracing technology will be given.  Examples of higher order aberrations will be shown.  Applications for wavefront measurements will be discussed.

Objectives:  Upon completion of this course, the attendees should be able to (among other things):

1.                  Identify the three most common higher order aberrations

2.                  Define Hartmann Shack wavefront

3.                  List applications for wavefront technology

4.                  Explain benefits of a prolate cornea

Have a better understanding of wavefront and refractions

Common Ophthalmic Pathology for Paraprofessionals (1 Credit)

Sharron Cribbs, COT

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.:

This course is designed for the paraprofessional audience with direct patient contact and those interested in a general review of ophthalmic pathology.

Objectives: Upon completing of this course, the attendees should be able to:

    1. Recognize common ophthalmic pathology

    2. Understand the appropriate allied health workup for specific pathology

    3. List applicable infection control procedures for potentially infectious conditions.

The Agony and Ecstasy of Electronic Medical Records (1 Credit)

Sharron Cribbs, COT

11:00 a.m. - 12:Noon:

This is an interactive presentation and the presenter will review the reasons for changing medical documentation from paper and film to digital, electronically stored data. A summary of Mayo Ophthalmology/Optical’s 8 year “rollercoaster ride” to a paperless environment will be reviewed.

Objectives: Upon completing of this course, the attendees should be able to:

    1. Identify the main reasons (medical, legal, financial) pushing practices toward digital records.

    2. List of roadblocks, challenges encountered when moving to digital documentation.

    3. Identify additional HIPAA compliance challenges with EMR.

Ocular Jeopardy I (1 Credit)

Sue Corwin; CO, COMT

 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.:

A review of basic concepts, such as telephone triage, contact lenses, optics, anatomy, measuring visual acuity, obtaining a patient history, checking intraocular pressure, and general medical knowledge will be discussed using a Jeopardy game show format.  Audience participation will be encouraged.

Objectives:  Upon completion of this course, the attendee should be able to (among other things):

1.                  Explain what 20/20 and 20/40 mean

2.                  Identify non-ocular factors that can cause increase in IOP

3.                  Define “chief complaint” of a history

4.                  List some components of a review of systems

      5.         Define glaucoma triad

      6.         Define cataract

      7.         Identify parts of the cornea

      8.         List what constitutes an ocular emergency (phone)

      9.         Define spherical equivalent

     10.        Explain transposition

Refractometry (1 Credit)

Sue Corwin; CO, COMT

 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.:

A review of refractometry concepts, such as acuity measurement, sphere refinement, use of the Jackson cross cylinder, use of the duochrome test, binocular balance, verification, and determination of add powers.

 Objectives:  Upon completion of this course, the attendee should be able to (among other things):

1.                  Obtain a visual acuity

2.                  Describe sphere refinement

3.                  Explain the use of the Jackson cross cylinder

4.                  Explain the use of the douchrome test

5.                  List the steps of binocular balance

The Visual Pathway/Visual Field Connection (2 Credits)

Sharron Cribbs, COT

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.:

This course is targeted towards paraprofessionals who perform visual fields/patient workups and others who are interested in learning more about the path to vision.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course participants should be able to:

    1. Recognize the anatomical landmarks in the visual pathways.

    2. Recognize the anatomical landmarks in the retinal posterior pole view.   

    3. Recognize common visual field defects.

    4. Identify possible corresponding pathology sites.

    5. Appreciate/reconfirm the importance of visual field testing in patient care

    6. Understand the responsibility of paraprofessionals in obtaining accurate visual field data.

Speaker Credentials:

 Susan K. Corwin; CO, COMT – Susan K. Corwin is the Director of Training and Education for Marco, Jacksonville, Florida. Ms. Corwin received her certificate in orthoptics and ophthalmic medical technology from Shands Teaching Hospital, Gainesville, Florida with a major in Orthoptics/ophthalmic technologist in 1979 and  received her BSMA from Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, majoring in Math in 1977. She has over 25 years of experience in ophthalmology and has taught motility workshops for ATPO and SECO, refractometry workshops for Marco. In addition, Ms. Corwin has given lecturers on topography, new technologies and in other areas of  ophthalmology at various national meetings. Prior to working for Marco, Ms. Corwin has worked for Jacksonville Eye Center, University Hospital of Jacksonville, Shands Eye Clinic, and the Gainesville V.A. Hospital. She has presented several papers, to name a few, Exos and Esos in School Screening Program, Endothelial Cell Counts, Convergence Insufficiency, Corneal Topography, The Malingering Patient, Basic Orthoptics and Refractometry, The Automated Office and What’s new in the Ophthalmic World.

Sharron Cribbs, COT -  Sharron A. Cribbs, RN, COT is a certified Ophthalmic Technician (JCAHPO) with subspecialty in ophthalmic surgery since 1979. Ms. Cribbs is a graduate of Santa Fe Jr College, 1973, AA and University of Florida 1976 BS. She is a member of Ophthalmic Photographers Society since 1979 and has 25 years of experience teaching paraprofessionals in ophthalmology and optometry. In addition, Ms. Cribbs is a program coordinator for paraprofessional’s courses for SECO, JCAHPO and JOMA and has 16 years of experience in research including clinical trails and 27 years of experience in surgical assisting ophthalmology and general surgery. She is associated with various associations and to name a few, Association for Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology (ATPO), Association of Research and Vision in Ophthalmology (ARVO), Ophthalmic Photographers Society (OPS), and Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). She held numerous positions as Manager of Ophthalmology and Optical, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida; Director of Quality Assurance, Clayton Eye Center, Morrow, Georgia; Technician, Department of Ophthalmology, Gorgas Army Medical Center, Republic of Panama; Office Manager, Private Practice Ophthalmologist, Boyd D. Myers, MD, Falls Church, Virginia; and, Coordinator, Department of Ophthalmology, Scott and White Hospital and Clinics, Temple, Texas.

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