2016 KOA Spring Congress Registration for Paras/Opticians/Staff 

The 2016 KOA Spring Conference will be  April 29-30  at the Hyatt Hotel in Lexington, KY.  The KOA is offering 12 hours of continuing education for Paras/Opticians/Staff.  There will be an exhibit hall during the meeting.  Food functions are included in the registration price. 

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:

 Friday, April 29

7:00am            Registration/ Continental Breakfast

8:00am -9:00am        “The Vision and Learning Connection”
This course will explore appropriate evaluation methods and treatment strategies that can be incorporated into the practice to manage learning-related vision problems in order to maximize the performance of the patients.  
Kris Kerestan Garbig, OD             1 Hour CE    (AOA Approved  - ABO Approved)
            
9:00am -10:00am        “Kids and Contacts: How Old is Too Young”
This course teaches the importance of fitting children and teens in contact lenses to improve their             self-image, as well as school and sports performance.                                                                                      Kris Kerestan Garbig, OD              1 Hour CE (AOA  Approved - ABO Approved  - NCLE Approved)

10:00am -11:00am        “The Eye - What a Trip”
 A pictorial journey through the eye, with explanations of the anatomy and visual system along the way.       Discusses the anterior portion of the eye.
Jill Luebbert, CPOT, ABOC            1 Hour CE  (AOA Approved - ABO Apporved)

11:00am -12:00pm        “Eyecare Terminology”
 We hear the words, possibly even use them ourselves in the office.  This course takes the “scary” out of    the big words and gives explanation as to what even the smaller words mean. Interactive and fun.
Jill Luebbert, CPOT, ABOC             1 Hour CE (AOA Approved- ABO Pending)           

12:00pm-1:30pm        Presidential Luncheon

1:30pm-3:30pm        “Understanding the Contact Lens Workshop”
Contact lenses can be an integral part of the eye care practice.  This course is designed to help the course attendee gain confidence is working with the soft contact lenses.  We will discuss the placement and removal techniques, handling, care, modality options, and solutions available for the soft contact lens.
Jill Luebbert, CPOT, ABOC    2 Hours CE (AOA Approved - NCLE Approved)

3:30pm-6:00pm        Exhibit Hall Opening Reception

7:00pm            Banquet in Honor of Darlene Eakin                                                                                                  The KOA will be hosting a banquet honoring Darlene Eakin on her retirement as KOA Executive  Director.  The celebration will include dinner, dj/dancing and a great time for all. The banquet is  not included in registration, but tickets may be purchased separately on the registration form.

Saturday, April 30

7:00am            Registration/ Continental Breakfast

8:00am-9:00am        “More than the Girl at the Desk”
While answering the telephone and taking payments are important in the optometric office, today’s             optometric staff play key roles in the eye examination and patient care. We will take a look at the ways the  opticians, assistants, and technicians can assist the optometrist in providing top quality eye care to patients.
Jill Luebbert, CPOT, ABOC            1 Hour CE (AOA Approved - ABO Approved)

9:00am-10:00am        “Technicians Role in Medicare Compliance”
We all know that ‘if it isn’t recorded, it didn’t happen’. This course will guide us through the steps of accurate recording to justify billing.   Whether you perform the tests or chairside scribe for the doctor, this course will help you become proficient in the necessary aspects of proper charting.
Jill Luebbert, CPOT, ABOC              1 Hour CE (AOA Approved- NCLE Approved)

10:00am-11:00am        “Pharmaceutical Prescriptions - Break the Code”
The written prescription for pharmaceuticals looks like a lot of secret code.  Let’s break down the code so it makes sense to all of us.  We will cover the basics of the prescription so we will be able to communicate with pharmacists and patients regarding the doctor’s recommendations.
Jill Luebbert, CPOT, ABOC             1 Hour CE (AOA Approved - ABO Pending)

11:00am-1:30pm        Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall

1:30pm-2:30pm        “Blue Light - Friend or Foe”
We are each becoming increasingly aware of the impact of blue light.  We will discuss the where, what and  how of blue light effect and how the optical industry plays a key role in the future of health of our patients  in the control of blue light.
 Jill Luebbert, CPOT, ABOC             1 Hour CE (AOA Approved - ABO Approved)

2:30pm-3:30pm        “The Hither & Thither of Optics”
Understanding how the prescription will look in the eyewear is an important skill for the optician. The          patient relies on your guidance for the best options.  What difference will astigmatism make?  How thick will the lens be?  Why should you recommend the frame over that frame for this prescription?  We will look at how the numbers in the written prescription will look in the final product and help you become the skilled optician that everyone wants to see.
Jill Luebbert, CPOT, ABOC                1 Hour CE (AOA Approved - ABO Approved)

3:30pm-4:30pm        “Ocular Jeopardy”
‘And the questions is....’ Anatomy, pre-testing skills, contact lenses and many more topics are covered in  this interactive and fun way to learn.  Are you ready to play and learn?
Jill Luebbert, CPOT, ABOC                  1 Hour CE (AOA Approved - ABO Pending)

***All courses presented by the KOA will count towards CE Renewal credit for those licensed by the KY Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers.***

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