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Center for Paraoptometric Education (CPE)

Get newer staff up to speed in the optical…fast! This three-day 
intensive, hands-on program will help staff learn how to perform
 most duties necessary in the optical, as well as troubleshoot and problem 
solve on their own. Most importantly, it will help them understand 
WHAT to do and WHY they're doing it!

Agenda:

Monday, Apr 4 9am - 5pm
9:00am – 9:30am...........Continental Breakfast and Registration
9:30am – 10:00am..........Welcome & Introductions
10:00am – 12:00pm.........The Eye – It’s Parts & Their Function 
                                      Refractive Status of the Eye
12:00pm – 1:00pm...........Lunch (included in class fee)
1:00pm – 5:00pm.............Fundamental Optics
                                      Understanding Prescriptions
                                      Tips for Success

Tuesday, Apr 5 8:30am - 4pm
8:30am-9am...................Breakfast
9am-Noon......................Rx Verification & Troubleshooting
Noon-1pm......................Lunch
1pm-4pm........................Lens Types, Materials & Treatments, PD Measurements, Frames & Frame Materials

Wednesday, Apr 6 8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am-9am...................Breakfast
9am-11:45am.................Frame Styling, Selling Skills
11:45am-12:45pm...........Lunch
12:45pm-5pm.................Frame Repairs, Frame Adjusting, Conclusion & Evaluations

$495 (Non-Members $625) Per Person
Mary Schmidt, ABOC, CPO
Jill Leubbert ABOC, CPOT

Alameda, CA
1750 No. Loop Rd #150
Alameda, CA 94502

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