All topics are based on your requests from previous CE events. The Saturday lectures begin with ophthalmic expert Yvan Bertrand presenting SWOT Analysis for an Optometric Office ... strategic growth initiatives, followed by Dr. M. Spafford with an interesting discussion for your tobacco users. Dr. M. Steenbakkers wraps up the morning with a "closer" look at myopia. The afternoon lectures begin with what's new and exciting in laser surgeries with Dr. L. Willms. Dr. L. Haines presents the intricacies of fitting the keratoconic patient and Marilyn Smith will end the OA lectures with a discussion of patient retention focused on on-line spectacles. For the final lecture hour on Saturday, June 7, OA/staff are invited to the Distinguished Woodruff Lecture at 5:00pm with the ODs in room 1129.
Sunday workshops: By request, a "back to basics" lensometry workshop will kick off the Sunday workshops. As technology in many "invisible" lens designs evolves rapidly, hours 2 and 3 will have hands on experience with neutralizing and verifying measurements on the variety of excellent lens selections for the 21st century spectacle wearer.
PROGRAM - SATURDAY, JUNE 7 ROOM 309
7:45am | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
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8:30 - 11:45 |
Morning Lecture Series |
Yvan Bertrand, RO |
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Dr. Marlee Spafford |
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Dr. Michelle Steenbakkers |
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11:45 - 1:30 |
Lunch/Trade Show |
1:30 - 4:45 | Afternoon Lecture Series |
Dr. Lisa Willms |
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Dr. Lacey Haines |
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Marilyn Smith, RO |
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5:00 - 6:00 |
Distinguished Woodruff Lecture |
Sunday, June 8 - Room 440
8:30am | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
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9:00 - 12:00 | Workshops |
Marilyn Smith RO |
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Marilyn Smith, RO |
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Marilyn Smith, RO |
Workshop space is limited. A minimum of 10 participants is necessary. Maximum of 40. Delegates will be notified in advance if cancellation of workshop occurs.
All hours for Optometric Assistants Continuing Education credits are subject to approval for accreditation through the CAO.
LOCATION
All CE courses take place in the Optometry building on the north side of Columbia Street, across from the north entrance of the University of Waterloo main campus. Parking is available in Parking Lox "X" behind the Optometry building for both days at no charge. All Saturday lectures will be held on the 3rd floor in room 309. The Sunday workshops will be on the 4th floor, room 440.
REGISTRATION
Please follow the link to register yourself, colleagues and staff.
Deadline for Registration: May 23
Optometric Assistants Lectures .... $120
Saturday, June 7 - 7 hours
Optometric Assistants Workshop .... $120
Sunday, June 8 - 3 hours
CONTACT
Elizabeth Reidt, CE Co-ordinator
518-888-4567 Ext. 33177