Education and CE Resources for ODs and Staff
WELCOME!
We are very pleased to be partnering with Quantum Optical to bring our members excellent, diverse Continuing Education credits, dynamic and effective staff training options, including access to our Pinnacle Program at special prices for IDOC members.
Enjoy access to these IDOC member benefits:
- On-demand CE Credits
Choose from over 100 courses, approved for COPE, AOA-Para, ABO / NCLE and state opticianry boards.
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- Exam Preparation Courses
Help your staff improve their skills and get ready for national or state certification tests. Our preparatory courses for the ABO and NCLE offer lifetime access, comprehensive modules for each exam, and unlimited access to practice tests.
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- Pinnacle Program
Optical skills training in your practice. This customizable 2-day workshop is designed by optical instructors to help your new-hires, existing staff and apprentice opticians develop basic dispensing skills and optical knowledge.
NEW! Online-skills training from the Pinnacle Program!
Access the lecture portion of the Pinnacle Program on-demand and get your staff started with a solid foundation in basic optical training today!
Introductory Pricing! Enroll before November 15, 2024 and get $50 off our regular pricing. More Information
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Basic training includes these essential skills:
- Rx analysis
- Refractive errors and terminology
- Lenses, lens types and coatings
- Frame types, parts and materials
- Hand tools and their proper use
- Repairs and adjustments
TAKING CE CREDITS THROUGH THIS PORTAL
ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT
If you already have a Quantum Optical account, you can to that existing account and use it for the IDOC continuing education portal.
CHOOSE YOUR COURSE
Select any course from the Online CE Course Menu. Filter the list by "License / Certification" or hover over an organization name to see approvals.
COMPLETE THE TEST
Read the course material and take the test. At the end of the test, choose "Use My Account Credits" or purchase credits to pay for the course. Select your certificates from the "Certificates Available" list.