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 / Florida Approved Online Courses
The following courses are for ABO Credits. Some courses are also approved for Florida credits
Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
Credit: ABO 2 Credits / Florida 0 Credit
Course Type: Ophthalmic Level III
Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye Course Documents
Basic Math Review
Credit: ABO 1 Credit / Florida 1 Credit
Course Type: Ophthalmic Level III
Basic Math Review Course Documents
Hygiene and Protection Protocol in the Optical Environment – COVID-19 and Beyond - Florida Only
Credits: Florida 1 Credit
Course Type: Non-Ophthalmic
Hygiene and Protection Protocol in the Optical Environment – COVID-19 and Beyond Course Documents
Mentoring New Opticians - Florida Only
Credit: Florida 1 Credit (Elective Credit)
Course Type: Elective
Mentoring New Opticians Course Documents
Not Your Basic Prism - Florida Only
Credit: Florida 1 Credit
Course Type: Technical Level III
Not Your Basic Prism Course Documents
Refractive Status of the Human Eye
Credit: ABO 2 Credit / Florida 0 Credit
Course Type: Ophthalmic Level II
Refractive Status of the Human Eye Course Documents
Refractive Status of the Human Eye Online Exam – NAO Members
Refractive Status of the Human Eye Online Exam – Non members
The Graying of America - Dispensing to the Older Population - Florida Only
Credits: Florida 1 Credit
Course Type: Ophthalmic Level III
The Graying of America – Dispensing to the Older Population Course Documents
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
Types of Lenses - Converting Bifocal Rxs to Task Specific Rxs
Credit: ABO 1 Credit / Florida 0 Credit
Course Type: Technical – Level III
Types of Lenses – Converting Bifocal Rxs to Task Specific Rxs Course Documents
Types of Lenses – Converting Bifocal Rxs to Task Specific Rxs Online Exam – NAO Members
Types of Lenses – Converting Bifocal Rxs to Task Specific Rxs Online Exam – Non-members
Understanding Mirrors - Florida Only
Credits: Florida 1 Credit
Course Type: Technical Level III
Understanding Mirrors Course Documents
Understanding Pediatric Dispensing - Florida Only
Credit: Florida 1 Credit
Course Type: Technical Level II
Understanding Pediatric Dispensing Course Documents
Understanding Pediatric Dispensing Online Exam – NAO Members
Understanding Pediatric Dispensing Online Exam – Non-members
Understanding Telescopes and Binoculars
Credit: ABO 1 Credit / Florida 0 Credit
Course Type: Technical Level III
Understanding Telescopes and Binoculars Course Documents
Understanding Telescopes and Binoculars Online Exam – NAO Members
Understanding Telescopes and Binoculars Online Exam – Non Members
Vertex Distance, Effective Power and Compensated Power/Tilt/Wrap
Credit: ABO 1 Credit / Florida 0 Credit
Course Type: Technical Level III
Vertex Distance, Effective Power and Compensated Power/Tilt/Wrap Course Documents
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
Eyewear Problem Solving with SOAP
Credit: ABO 2 Credits / Florida 0 Credit
Course Type: Technical Level II
Eyewear Problem Solving with SOAP Course Documents
NCLE / Florida Approved Online Courses
The following courses are for NCLE credits. Some courses are also approved for Florida credits
Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
Credit: NCLE 2 Credits / Florida 0 Credits
Course Type: Ophthalmic Level III
Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye Course Documents
Hygiene and Protection Protocol in the Optical Environment – COVID-19 and Beyond - Florida Only
Credits: Florida 1 Credit
Course Type: Non-Ophthalmic
Hygiene and Protection Protocol in the Optical Environment – COVID-19 and Beyond Course Documents
Mentoring New Opticians - Florida Only
Credit: Florida 1 Credit
Course Type: Technical – Level III
Mentoring New Opticians Course Documents
Presbyopia - Through the Looking Glass - Florida Only
Credit: Florida 1 Credit
Course Type: Technical Level III
Presbyopia-Through the Looking Glass Course Documents
Presbyopia-Through the Looking Glass Online Exam – NAO Members
Presbyopia-Through the Looking Glass Online Exam – Non members