program for Optometric assistants
See below for details on each session, listed by day and time.
Congress Continuing Education Credits
Continuing education credits will be offered for each session in the program dedicated to Optometric Assistants (OAs) at the CAO 2023 Congress. Participants can use these credits to fulfill the Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant (CCOA) program or other continuing education requirements.
Each participant will receive a certificate with CE credits for attended sessions.
PLEASE NOTE: Sessions in the OA stream will be presented in French, with simultaneous interpretation in English.
Friday, July 7, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Sponsored Session | Sponsored Session | Sponsored Session | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Learning objectives: 1. Identify computer vision syndrome Session presented in French with simultaneous interpretation available in English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:35 AM - 10:35 AM | Learning objectives: 1. Manage day-to-day changes in the workplace on both a personal and team level; Session presented in French with simultaneous interpretation available in English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Optometric clinics play a huge role in eye health, as such, the role of optometric clinics in emergency care continues to grow at an accelerated rate. This has been amplified by the pressure in hospital emergency rooms and the reluctance of patients to go to hospitals. It is essential that optometric assistants and optometrists collaborate and communicate appropriately in order to provide high quality care. The objectives of this course will be to: 1. Cover the most common ocular emergencies seen in clinics Session presented in French with simultaneous interpretation available in English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | OPTOFAIR is the only national tradeshow dedicated to the optometric profession. It provides a dynamic forum for optometric professionals to meet with suppliers and partners from across Canada and more. Please visit the Who's Exhibiting page or Optofair for more information.
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Upon completion of this training, you will be able to: 1. Collaborate more effectively with the optometrist when referring a patient for cataract surgery Session presented in French with simultaneous interpretation available in English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Upon completion of this training, you will be able to: 1. Better inform patients about LASER refractive surgery Session presented in French with simultaneous interpretation available in English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday, July 8, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Learning Objectives: 1. What is low vision and what eye diseases cause it? Session presented in French with simultaneous interpretation available in English Breakfast provided | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Learning Objectives: 1. Learn how your company strategically fits into your market. Session presented in French with simultaneous interpretation available in English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Learning objectives: 1. Discover what a certified optometrist assistant can bring to your business. Session presented in French with simultaneous interpretation available in English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Learning objectives: 1. Effectively relate the patient's prescription to the appropriate lens technology level. Session presented in French with simultaneous interpretation available in English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Dry eye: everything the assistant should know to assist the optometrist in managing dry eye patients Learning objectives: 1. Know what this disease is Session presented in French with simultaneous interpretation available in English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6:00 PM - 11:59 PM | Join us for the closing dinner party to enjoy the Québec City Convention Centre’s creative cuisine and taste menus showcasing Québec products! Fine palates and avid foodies will have the opportunity to mingle freely around different food stations and discover unique artists’ awe-inspiring acrobatics stunts and interactions. After dinner, get ready for an unforgettable experience with ground-breaking comedy musical acrobatic variety show that combines mind-blowing stunts with electrifying music mashups. The Painchaud family will deliver jaw-dropping acts with a show boasting an array of music that will have the entire audience tapping their toes to the beat. The live music features a multitude of instruments, each skillfully played by one of the four talented members of the group. Their high-energy performance brings people together through the power of music, creating an evening that is sure to be remembered for years to come. Don't miss it! |