On-Site Course Descriptions
24 . Certification Exam Prep Sessions BASIC
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant ( COA ) Certification Exam Prep Session ( 04FR24 )
Christine McDonald , COA , COE , ROUB , OSC , Fenton , MO Friday , 8:45 a . m .– 12:15 p . m . Credits : 0.00 IJCAHPO Prerequisite : 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 course is designed to prepare the attendee for the IJCAHPO COA multiple-choice certification exam . This prep course will provide a general review of all content areas covered in the COA certification examination . Disclaimer : Course material is based on the instructor ’ s interpretation of the content areas outlined in the IJCAHPO Criteria for Certification and Recertification Handbook . The instructors of this review course have no direct knowledge of the specific certification exam questions .
INTERMEDIATE
Certified Ophthalmic Technician ( COT ) Certification Exam Prep Session ( 04SU13 )
Carla Blackburn , BSc , COMT , CDOS , ROUB , Nepean , ON , Canada Sunday , 7:30 – 11:00 a . 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 course 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 . An introduction to the simulation component will be provided . Disclaimer : Course material is based on the instructor ’ s interpretation of the content areas outlined in the IJCAHPO Criteria for Certification and Recertification Handbook . The instructors of this review course have no direct knowledge of the specific certification exam questions .
ADVANCED
Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist ( COMT ) Certification Exam Prep Session ( 04SA57 )
Craig Simms , BSc , COMT , ROUB , CDOS , Kingston , ON , Canada Saturday , 12:30 – 4:00 p . 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 course 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 . An introduction to the simulation component will be provided . Disclaimer : Course material is based on the instructor ’ s interpretation of the content areas outlined in the IJCAHPO Criteria for Certification and Recertification Handbook . The instructors of this review course have no direct knowledge of the specific certification exam questions .
CDOS and ROUB Certification Exam Prep Session ( 04FR57 )
Craig Simms , BSc , COMT , ROUB , CDOS , Kingston , ON , Canada Friday , 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 . Disclaimer : Course material is based on the instructor ’ s interpretation of the content areas outlined in the IJCAHPO Criteria for Certification and Recertification Handbook . The instructors of this review course have no direct knowledge of the specific certification exam questions .
You are invited . TechAlliance by Allergan , an AbbVie Company , Presentation and Interactive Discussion
Saturday , November 4 , 2023
Hilton San Francisco Union Square 333 O ’ Farrell Street Room : Imperial A San Francisco , CA 94102
Registration : 4:00 pm Reception : 4:30 pm Food and beverages will be served .
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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 license holders from 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 2023 IJCAHPO ACE Program .
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