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Retina TechTraxSM will be presented at the following locations and dates:

6/13 - Philadelphia, PA

6/27 - Austin, TX

7/17 - Seattle, WA

7/31 - Boston, MA

8/1 - Des Moines, IA

10/1 - New York, NY (ASRS)

10/23 - San Francisco, CA (ACE)

11/14 - Cincinnati, OH

11/21 - Las Vegas, NV

12/4 - Chicago, IL

2010 Meetings:

1/16 - Orlando, FL

1/23 - Biloxi, MS

These presentations are supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Genentech Inc.

Experience the Difference– Registration Opens July 7!

JCAHPO is changing the way you access information and register for ACE. Look for these exciting new registration features coming soon:

  • Virtual Bulletin
    The Virtual Bulletin allows you to quickly access information. Keyword search, hyperlinks, and interactive layout help fast-track the registration process.
  • Online Information Center
    The ACE 2009 Online Information Center is your resource for up-to-the-minute ACE news and events. This custom page gives you access to sold-out courses, hotel information, travel accommodation links, and much more.
  • Easy Search/Find Features
    Get what you want, when you want it. Search the Online Information Center and the Virtual Bulletin and get information quickly. Links throughout make cross-reference navigation even easier.
  • Employer Support Tools
    Make a strong case for your professional development. Use these forms and tables to help convince your employer of the value of the ACE program.

We’ve transformed information for ACE this year to help maximize your experience. Look for registration opening soon!


See you in San Francisco – The Gateway to
Golden Opportunities!




Rising Star Rolando Toyos, MD to Speak at ACE 2009


Renowned ophthalmologist and rising celebrity personality Rolando Toyos, MD will present the Harold A. Stein Lecture during JCAHPO’s 2009 Annual Continuing Education (ACE) program, October 23-27 in San Francisco, CA.





2009 Scholarships


Click here for available 2009 Continuing Education Scholarships.




OMP Career: Vision of Opportunity


The ophthalmic assisting and technician profession remains a hotbed for employment opportunities. Click here to read this article highlighting certification pathways for OMP.




Eye Care Profession Receives U.S. Occupational Listing


JCAHPO announces that the ophthalmic allied health profession received official notification of approval for a separate occupational classification, Ophthalmic Medical Technician, from the United States Bureau of Labor's 2010 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Committee. JCAHPO calls the new occupational classification a landmark decision.





New! Contact Lens Fitting Certificate of Completion


The latest resource available for OMP is the Contact Lens Fitting Certificate of Completion. JCAHPO has assembled this self-study package to give OMP an educational and training advantage in this key category of eye care.





New! Ophthalmic Assistant Career Advancement Tool


Introducing the latest learning resource for entry-level ophthalmic medical personnel (OMP): The JCAHPO Ophthalmic Assistant Career Advancement Tool (JCAT).





New! COT Exam Packaging

Beginning January 1, 2009, the COT Multiple-choice Exam and Skill Evaluation will be available at a reduced application fee. In an effort to streamline the COT application process, both the Skill Evaluation and Multiple-choice Exam will be available at a packaged price of $325 for the first attempt.





JCAHPO Learning Systems®: High-tech Training Tools for OMP Success

This interactive, six-module software is a resource that provides training and professional knowledge to OMP at all levels.





My JCAHPOCE: Online Credits Fast & Easy

Earning online continuing education credits is easier than ever! MyJCAHPOCE.org utilizes the latest online technology to provide CE training to ophthalmic allied health personnel.





New Computer-Simulated Performance Test; COA Exam Amended
The COMT Performance Test will be changed to a computer-simulated examination in 2009 and information on the focus of the new COA Examination is now available. More details »
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