May is Healthy Vision Month!
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May is Healthy Vision Month! Actually, every month should be...
Research suggests that antioxidants and other important nutrients may reduce your risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. Maintain your healthy vision with these wise tips from All About Vision!
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NOTICE!
Due to an overwhelming interest in the JCAHPO/FSO Florida CE Program in June, The Breakers Resort is completely SOLD OUT on Friday night, June 28, however there is a wait list for anyone that is still in need of accommodations. Please call The Breakers directly at 1-888-273-2537 to add your name to the list. The FSO has also contracted an overflow hotel for anyone still requiring accommodations. Shuttle transportation between the two properties will be provided.
The Colony Palm Beach
Less than 1 mile from The Breakers
www.thecolonypalmbeach.com
Call 1-800-521-5525 and ask for the Masters-FSO room rate of $189/night.
Workshop Instructors Needed!
Do you want to be more involved in our ophthalmic community? Do you want to help train and educate the next generation of ophthalmic medical technicians? Get involved and be a workshop instructor at this year's ACE Program in New Orleans!
We'll provide you with guidelines and handouts, equipment, and additional co-instructors-YOU provide your skills and expertise! You'll also earn CE credit for instructing!
If you, or anyone you know, would like to be an instructor, please complete the Workshop Instructor Response Form and return to Ashley Gudex, Meetings Coordinator, at agudex@jcahpo.org or by fax to (651) 731-0410. All instructors who submit their form by May 31st will be listed in the ACE Program Bulletin.
ACE 2013 Website is Online!
The web site for JCAHPO's 41st Annual Continuing Education Program is now live. Leading up to this year's ACE program in New Orleans, we will be adding and updating information on ACE registration, new and returning courses, lectures, travel info and more. Go to the website now and bookmark it in your web-browser. We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans for the premier event in eye care education!
Low Vision Certificate of Completion is now available!
A 2012 report co-sponsored by the National Institutes of Health estimates that 2.9 million Americans are living with low vision. This number is projected to increase 72 percent by 2030 when the last of the baby boomers turn 65.
You can take great pride in helping visually impaired individuals lead productive and independent lives! Become the low vision resource expert in your office and earn 7 CE Credits!
Download the Order Form now!
New CEC Application & Fees Available Now!
Effective January 1, 2013
Revisions include:
- 1:1 basis per 50-60 minute course
- Three categories: non-profit; for-profit clinic/academic; for-profit industry
- Two-year approval on Distance Learning and Enduring materials
Important!
- Please carefully read the entire application before submitting.
- Applications MUST be on the new form and include the new fees.
Submit Your 2013 ACE Course Today!
Do you want to be more involved in our ophthalmic community? Do you want to help train and educate the next generation of ophthalmic medical technicians? Get involved and be an instructor at the 2013 ACE Program in New Orleans!
Your Source for Online Ophthalmic Continuing Education
Earning your CE credits has never been so easy and affordable!
- Tracks your credits for you
- Learn and train from your home, according to your schedule
- Courses starting at just $8
- Over 170 courses to choose from
- New courses added every month
- Approved CE Credits from JCAHPO, ASORN, OPS, COE and AOC
Extremely popular web-based seminars (webinars) are offered each month as a quick and convenient way to earn your JCAHPO CE credits. These live courses and lectures offered online start at only $18 for 1 JCAHPO Group A Credit. Register for the next Webinar, and experience the new paradigm in online learning!