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Advanced Practical Training for Opticians

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Advanced Practical Training for Opticians

Date of Program: August 9, 2024

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Advanced course for ~6 hours of CE.

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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.

Practical Training for Opticians

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Basic Practical Training for Opticians

Registration will open in August 2024

Dates: November 8 & 9, 2024

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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.

Continuing Education for Optometrists

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MCO Summer CE 2025

Thank you to all of our CE participants for 2024, we enjoyed hosting you on our campus. 

More information regarding our 2025 CE will be posted in early fall 2024.

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Live, in-person COPE accredited CE held at the David L. Eisler Center (University Center) at Ferris State University's campus.

For questions or concerns please email [email protected] 

Event:  MCO Alumni Reception will be held at the MCO building on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 5:00-6:30pm.  All CE participants are welcome to attend.