Continuing Education Highlights
OPTOMETRY'S MEETING® CONTINUING EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS - STRIVING TO MEET YOUR EDUCATIONAL NEEDS!
This year's CE program boasts many new topics and formats for optometrists, paraoptometrics, and students!
“EHR: Deadlines Have Been Set”
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Is your office prepared? Find out by attending this course on Wednesday from 12:00pm – 3:00pm. Learn what you need to know about electronic health records for the next 12 months. We will explain government incentives, changes with ICD-10s and e-prescribing, and how health care reform is changing the face of EHRs. Directly following the presentation, companies will be available to answer questions to help you find the product that will best fit your practice needs, so you can select, implement, and maintain a successful EHR system. This course is open to optometrists, paraoptometrics, and students. Bring the office and receive a discounted rate! Register for course 1003. More information
The Fast Track of Learning
You demanded it—we’re providing it! Join key opinion leaders as they present recent, “need-to-know” data on topics such as glaucoma, anterior segment, intermediate vision, and laser vision correction. This panel program will be succinct and fast-paced so listen carefully to these rapid-fire presentations or you’ll be asking “What did they say?” Register for the following courses: 2710, 3608, 3610, 3614, and 3620. The rapid-fire education track will take place on Friday and Saturday; see course descriptions for additional information.
Attention Florida Licensees!
Check out Sunday’s program and fulfill your Florida license requirements. Attend “Optometric Malpractice: Fact or Fiction?” (course 4114) and “Florida Laws and Rules For Optometric Physicians” (course 4116) to satisfy the Florida statutes that mandate all licensees to complete a two-hour course on prevention of medical errors and a two-hour course on Florida laws and rules. The following courses are designated as CEE (Continuing Education with Examination) on the CE grids to fulfill your Florida CEE requirements.
A Joint Learning Experience for ODs and Paraoptometrics!
A team approach is beneficial and necessary in an eye care practice, so we have incorporated a team approach to learning into the OD and paraoptometric programs. OD and paraoptometric joint courses will include:
- Course 1003 - EHR: Deadlines Have Been Set
- Course B102/P100 - The Modern Optical Dispensary: Defining the Role of the Doctor and the Paraoptometrics (FREE breakfast seminar) Supported by an unrestricted educational grant provided by Viva International Course
- Course B202/P200 - The Triangle of Trust (FREE breakfast seminar) Supported by an unrestricted educational grant provided by Transitions
- Course 2115/P265 - Primary Eye and Vision Care of the Infant
- Course 2310/P225 - Focus on the Future: Practice Innovations in Contact Lens and Anterior Segment Disease Supported by an unrestricted educational grant provided by Bausch + Lomb
- Course 3110/P335 - Cracking the Code: The Myths, Mysteries, and Essentials of Medical Eye Care Coding - Part 1
- Course 3114/P360 - Cracking the Code: The Myths, Mysteries, and Essentials of Medical Eye Care Coding - Part 2
Paraoptometric Education – An enticing trio of education tracks created to meet the needs of the paraoptometric!
The paraoptometric program will consist of three tracks covering clinical, optical, and practice management education. The tracks will be labeled on the CE grids, so you can easily find the courses that interest you!
Sight Quest for Students!
Get your game on! Are you ready for a fun, interactive, and different course? Here it is! You will be given a game card and instructions as we challenge you to collect answers for provided questions. Discover the possibilities in the Exhibit Hall and make connections for your future, while getting valuable information on industry and products. You will have a chance to win AMEX gift cards valued at $250 or more. Register for course S222.