Sunday, June 1, 2025 | 11:00 am – 5:45 pm ET | Zoom Webinar
This 6-hour CE event is a PECAA Max membership benefit at NO COST to PECAA Max members.
No CE Needed – $25 Early Bird – $40 (available through 5/23/25) Standard – $60 (available through 5/31/25)
No CE Needed – $60 Early Bird – $75 (available through 5/23/25) Standard – $95 (available through 5/31/25)
This 6-hour CE event is a PECAA Propel membership benefit at NO COST to PECAA Propel members.
PECAA is pleased to announce its next ABO-NCLE virtual education event: Catch The Optical Innovation Wave. Taking place on Sunday, June 1st, 11:00 am – 5:45 pm ET this event will provide six (6) hours of ABO & NCLE-approved continuing education to opticians & optical staff across the country and will be presented in a synchronous, virtual webinar format.
Each PECAA education event provides impactful instruction on a targeted area relevant to contemporary eye care practice. This event will present a variety of topics that highlight important advances in our industry, encourage self-development, along with intriguing ways to curate your approach for specific patients. Discussions will include technology updates that can elevate the patient experience, how to lead from your current role and keep your sights set on leadership opportunities, how choosing new lines can be a more thoughtful and impactful process, how to help new team members get up to speed efficiently and ready to serve your patients, and how to prepare for the patient who’s 'never satisfied'.
Catch The Optical Innovation Wave is open to all optical staff nationwide, including PECAA Max members, HEA Advantage Members, non-members, and those who do not need ABO-NCLE Credits. PECAA Propel members are also invited to join us. We look forward to welcoming you and your team members to this event.
Elevating The Patient Care Experience Through Technology And AI 1 ABO-NCLE CE Hour
What I Never Knew — Welcome To Leadership 1 ABO-NCLE CE Hour
The Art Of Choosing New Lines 1 ABO-NCLE CE Hour
Facilitated Learning Lab: Building A Staff Development Program 2 ABO-NCLE CE Hours
What If They're Not Crazy? A.K.A. Learn To Love The Engineer 1 ABO-NCLE CE Hour
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All times shown below are Eastern (ET).
10:30 am — Webinar Opens 11:00 – 11:10 am — Webinar Begins: Announcements And Introductions
Please Note: All participants must be online at this time in order to receive full credit.
11:10 am – 12:00 pm — Elevating The Patient Care Experience Through Technology And AI
Speaker: Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS ABO-NCLE CE Hours: 1 — Course Level: ABO-GK, NCLE-GK Description: This course will discuss how to provide patient care now and into the future by bringing in innovative technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) into practice. With a focus on enhancing the patient care experience, we will explore how advancing your practice through diagnostic equipment, leveraging patient communication systems and tools can help patients be better engaged with their eye and overall health to help improve patient outcomes and grow your practice.
12:00 – 12:10 pm — Q&A
12:15 – 1:05 pm — What I Never Knew — Welcome To Leadership
Speaker: Dibby Bartlett, LDO, ABOC, NCLEC ABO-NCLE CE Hours: 1 — Course Level: ABO pending, NCLE pending Description: This continuing education course is designed to empower opticians with the knowledge and motivation to step into leadership roles within their field. Participants will explore the leading optical organizations and their roles and initiatives. Additionally, the group will learn the professional and personal benefits of becoming a leader, including any challenges that might arise. Lastly the course will conclude with the importance of influencing positive change in the industry. Whether you're a seasoned optician or early in your career, you’ll receive practical insights to help discover the many benefits of leadership.
1:05 – 1:15 pm — Q&A
1:20 – 2:10 pm — The Art Of Choosing New Lines
Speaker: Mikki Collins ABO-NCLE CE Hours: 1 — Course Level: ABO-GK, NCLE-GK Description: Ready to take your eyewear selection to the next level? The Art Of Choosing New Lines is your guide to curating eyewear with intention and impact. This isn't just about picking frames; it's about strategically choosing lines that resonate with your clients, boost your practice's identity, and drive growth. Whether you're an optician, buyer, or someone eager to deepen your industry insight, this course offers fresh perspectives and smart strategies. Explore innovative tools like Al to get to know your demographic on a deeper level and maximize your interactions with eyewear reps. Learn how to create a tailored vetting process that aligns with your brand, helping you move from simply shopping to investing.
2:10 – 2:20 pm — Q&A
2:20 – 2:40 pm — Break
2:40 – 4:20 pm — Facilitated Learning Lab: Building A Staff Development Program
Speaker: Lynn Lawrence, CMSgt(ret), USAF, MSOL, CPOT, ABOC, COA, OSC ABO-NCLE CE Hours: 2 — Course Level: ABO-GK, NCLE-GK Description: Onboarding staff is critical at times to have a successful team. Attendees will engage in a discussion about onboarding and training new staff. Discussing different training options and how to get a new employee started down the right path to being a productive team member. Elements of a staff development program and breakdown of the program will be discussed.
4:20 – 4:30 pm — Q&A
4:35 – 5:25 pm — What If They're Not Crazy? A.K.A. Learn To Love The Engineer
Speaker: Charlie Saccarelli, ABOM ABO-NCLE CE Hours: 1 — Course Level: ABO Technical Level III, NCLE pending Description: You know those patients? Those ones where everything you manufactured is perfect, but the patient says something still isn't quite right? Rather than assuming the patient is crazy, this course talks about some alternate strategies and possibilities.
5:25 – 5:40 pm — Q&A
5:40 – 5:45 pm — Conclusion And Adjournment
This event is supported by the following PECAA vendor partners. We sincerely thank them for their support!