CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES (CECS)
The National Academy of Opticianry offers Continuing Education Courses for both American Board of Opticians (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) credits.
Member Pricing
You will notice a vast difference between the Academy Member price and the Non-member price on all of our educational materials. If you’re not already an Academy member, now is a great time to join. Simply join the NAO on-line and then place your order on-line using member pricing or call the Academy (800-229-4828) to join and order. You can start saving on your needed educational materials today!
ABO & NCLE / Florida Approved Courses
The following courses are for ABO and/or NCLE Credits. Some courses are also approved for Florida credits
Basic Math Review
Credit: ABO 1 Credits
Course Type: Technical Practice
Basic Math Review Course Documents
How to Use Prentice’s Rule and Finding the Power of a Lens in Any Meridian
How to Use Prentice’s Rule and Finding the Power of a Lens in Any Meridian
ABO Approved
Credit: 1 Hour / Level III
How to Use Prentice’s Rule and Finding the Power of a Lens in Any Meridian Online Exam – NAO Members
How to Use Prentice’s Rule and Finding the Power of a Lens in Any Meridian Online Exam – Non Members
Not Your Basic Prism
Not Your Basic Prism
ABO Approved
Credit: 1 Hour / Level III
Not Your Basic Prism Course Documents (Please read before taking the exam)
The Graying of America - Dispensing to the Older Population
The Graying of America – Dispensing to the Older Population
ABO Approved
Credit: 1 Hour / Level I
The Graying of America – Dispensing to the Older Population Online Exam – NAO Members
The Graying of America – Dispensing to the Older Population Online Exam – Non Members
Vertex Distance, Effective Power and Compensated Power/Tilt/Wrap
Vertex Distance, Effective Power and Compensated Power/Tilt/Wrap
ABO Approved
Credit: 1 Hour / Level II
Vertex Distance, Effective Power and Compensated Power/Tilt/Wrap Online Exam – NAO Members
Vertex Distance, Effective Power and Compensated Power/Tilt/Wrap Online Exam – Non Members
Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
ABO & NCLE Approved
Credit: 2 Hours / Level II
Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye Course Documents (Please read before taking the exam)