LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

An optician completing this course will:

1. Have an understanding of professional eyewear dispensing techniques.
2. Raise the standard of care provided by the optician to a new level, setting the optician apart from his/her competition.
3. Have an increased awareness of what patients consider the most important service provided by opticians.

FACULTY/EDITORIAL BOARD:

Andrew Bruce graduated from Wigan College of Technology in England as a photography major in 1986 and worked as a professional photographer for 13 years. Following a career change, he graduated from the opticianry program administered by the National Academy of Opticianry in 2001. After completing a three-year apprenticeship and successfully passing the Washington State Boards, he became a LDO in 2005. He received his Masters in Ophthalmic Optics in June 2009 and is currently the optical manager for a private optometric practice in Battle Ground, Wash. He holds multiple black belt degrees in Tae Kwon Do, which he also teaches on a part-time basis.

CREDIT STATEMENT:

This course is approved for one (1) hour of CE credit by the American Board of Opticianry (ABO). Course #SJMI196-1