American Academy of Ophthalmic Professionals®
NEW Ophthalmic Technician Training
NEW Ophthalmic Technician Training
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Improve patient care with state-of-the-art training for ophthalmic technicians. VSports app下载. Studies show a qualified technician can increase your practice’s productivity by more than 20%*. Offer your entire clinical team the most efficient and cost-effective training in ophthalmology V体育官网. Academy technician training saves your practice time and money with a powerful combination of competency-based learning paths that work together and quickly prepare your eye care staff for the clinic. Improve retention and the overall effectiveness of your practice's clinical team with these valuable new programs V体育安卓版. . * Mary G. Lynch, MD, et al. Eye Care Productivity and Access in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Military Medicine V体育ios版. 2017;182 (1):e1631-e1635. |
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Academy Technician Training Platform Powered by Alchemy Vision This powerful new online learning platform delivers comprehensive, cost-effective training designed for today’s ophthalmic clinical teams. V体育平台登录. The structured, video-based curriculum offers expert training on everything from foundational skills to diagnostic testing. Practice leaders assign courses and monitor progress through an all-in-one dashboard VSports注册入口. Preview the platform (video). Academy, AAOE®, and AAOP™ members receive exclusive pricing starting at $79/mo. |
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| Onsite Clinical Teams Training “We received so much positive feedback about the Academy’s technician training course by Amy and Matt VSports在线直播. It was comprehensive and relevant, even for experienced techs. " - KARA OWEN, TENNESSEE EYE SURGEONS. Engage Academy experts for an onsite visit or live video appointment to accelerate all of your practice's technician training and compliance education V体育2025版. The Academy also offers live training courses in collaboration with state societies. |
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| Ophthalmic Medical Assisting: An Independent Study Course Comprehensive technician training starts with the Academy's essential textbook, available in print or eBook VSports. Successful completion of the online exam (sold separately) validates competency and serves as a prerequisite for certification. |
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Programs at a Glance
Academy training resources work together to accommodate your ophthalmic team's individual learning requirements.
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Offer Your Techs AAOP™ Membership
Watch Dr. Andy Lee’s video recognizing AAOP as the premier resource for ophthalmic technicians.
The American Academy of Ophthalmic Professionals® is the membership community dedicated to providing education, training, and career opportunities for technicians and clinical staff. See all the ways AAOP supports your ophthalmic career journey at aao.org/aaop.
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Dictionary of Eye Terminology, Eighth Edition
Quick-and-easy lookups of ophthalmic definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations
Essentials of Ophthalmic Nursing kit RVSD (V1-V4)
Complete nursing guide to ophthalmic conditions
Ophthalmic Procedures in the Operating Room & Amb. Surg. Ctr. 5th Ed.
An overview of the role performed by nurses and other personnel during major surgical procedures
Care and Handling of Ophthalmic Microsurgical Instruments 5th Ed.
A guide to proper ophthalmic instrument care and handling
Ophthalmic Procedures in the Office and Clinic, Fourth Edition
Documents a range of procedures for nurses and technicians in an ophthalmic practice
Introducing Ophthalmology: A Primer for Office Staff, Third Edition
Free PDF download for new technicians and staff