Continuing Education

 

Practical Training for Opticians

The Michigan College of Optometry of Ferris State University, in its ongoing role of supporting the educational needs of eyecare professionals, is hosting Basic Practical Training for Opticians.

This course is being offered as a response to the overwhelming requests for training events focused upon basic Opticianry skills.

This course is intended for opticians who desire beginner professional hands-on training. There will be a limit of 20 attendees per event to ensure maximum interaction with our expert instructors.

Advanced Practical Training for Opticians

Michigan College of Optometry  of Ferris State University, in its ongoing role of supporting the educational needs of eyecare professionals,is hosting an Advanced Practical Training for Opticians.

This course is being held as a response to the overwhelming requests for an additional training event focused upon more advanced Opticianry skills.  There will be a limit of 12 attendees per event to ensure maximum interaction with our expert instructor.

The advanced training program is designed for those who have  extensive experience working as an optician and have been able to build a good understanding of the science of optics and ophthalmic lenses.  The attendees should have working knowledge of lensometry, lens materials and progressive lenses.  If the attendee does not have this working knowledge, they should attend our Basic Practical Training for Opticians course which introduces the basic foundation for working in the optical field.

Continuing Education for Optometrists