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On-Site Course Descriptions
24 . Certification Exam Prep Sessions
Disclaimers :
IJCAHPO does not require nor guarantee a passing score on the COA , COT or COMT examinations with the purchase of and participation in the IJCAHPO COA , COT , COMT or CDOS and ROUB certification examination preparation sessions .
Session material is based on the instructor ’ s interpretation of the content areas outlined in the IJCAHPO Criteria for Certification and Recertification Handbook and the instructors of this review session have no direct knowledge of the specific certification questions .
BASIC
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant ( COA ) Certification Exam Prep Session ( 06SU24 )
Faith Race , COT , Hudson , NC Sunday , 8:45 a . m .– 12:15 p . m . Credits : 0 IJCAHPO Prerequisite : None . Participants should have a basic knowledge of eye anatomy , physiology and comprehension of the COA examination content areas . A minimum of six months work experience in ophthalmology is helpful . Description : This session is designed to prepare the attendee for the IJCAHPO COA multiple-choice certification exam . This prep session will provide a general review of all content areas covered in the COA certification examination .
INTERMEDIATE
Certified Ophthalmic Technician ( COT ) Certification Exam Prep Session ( 06SU57 )
Barbara Harris , PA , MBA , COT , OSC , Hickory , NC Sunday , 12:30 – 4:00 p . m . Credits : 3.00 IJCAHPO Prerequisite : COA certification or proof of enrollment in an accredited COT program and verification from the program director will be required . Description : This session is designed to prepare the attendee by providing a general review of the content areas for the IJCAHPO COT multiple-choice certification exam and the following clinical skills : retinoscopy , refinement , ocular motility , cover and alternate cover testing , keratometry , lensometry , tonometry and visual fields .
ADVANCED
Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist ( COMT ) Certification Exam Prep Session ( 08SA13 )
Xiaosong Zhu , COMT , Wynnewood , PA Saturday , 7:30 – 11:00 a . m . Credits : 3.00 IJCAHPO Prerequisite : COT certification or proof of enrollment in an accredited COMT program and verification from the program director will be required . Description : This session is designed to prepare the attendee by providing a general review of the content areas for the IJCAHPO COMT multiple-choice certification exam and the following clinical skills : versions and ductions , pupil evaluation , fundus photography and fluorescein phases , ocular motility and manual lensometry .
NEW ! Certified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer ( CDOS ) and Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist ( ROUB ) Certification Exam Prep Session ( 06SA57 )
Craig Simms , BSc , COMT , CDOS , ROUB , Kingston , ON Canada Saturday , 12:30 – 4:00 p . m . Credits : 3.00 IJCAHPO Description : This session is designed to prepare the attendee by providing a general overview of the content areas for both the IJCAHPO CDOS and ROUB multiple-choice certification exams . It will review content pertinent to both examinations including ultrasound physics followed by discussion of topics specific to each examination .
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Hadley Field Trip
You are invited . Take a tour of Hadley ' s Headquarters in Winnetka ,
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patients with a community of peers for support and encouragement . On this field trip , you Saturday , October 1 , 2022 will have the opportunity to experience the Virtual Hyatt Regency Chicago
Reality Cave , where you can get a small glimpse of Grand Hall I what patients with low vision face on a daily basis . 151 E Wacker Dr Chicago , IL 60601
Thursday Registration , September : 4:00 – 4:30 p . m 29 . Presentation and Interactive Discussion : Includes : Transportation from Hyatt Regency 4:30 – 6:30 p . m . Departure at 1:00 p . m . | Return by 5:00 p . m .
( food and beverages will be served )
1.00 IJCAHPO CE Credit
REGISTER AT JCAHPO . ORG / ACE
FREE !
This event complies with the PhRMA guidelines . Attendance is limited to eye care professionals . Accordingly , we appreciate your support in not bringing a spouse or guest to this program . Healthcare professionals licensed in Vermont may not attend this event due to their respective state laws and regulations that restrict the provision of meals to healthcare professionals . Minnesota state law permits technicians only to attend this event . No other healthcare professional licenses in Minnesota may attend . Government employees may not attend this event due to Federal restrictions on providing meals to government personnel . This event is not affiliated with the official 2022 IJCAHPO ACE Program .
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September 30 – October 2 , 2022 • Hyatt Regency Chicago 29