OAC Student Night & Job Fair 2024

The Westin Edmonton 10135 100 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

This evening, hosted by the Opticians Association of Canada, is an opportunity for optical program students, recent graduates (non-licensed), faculty and optical community guests to enjoy an evening of engaging conversation, networking, appetizers, beverages and to explore potential employment opportunities.

CONNECT ALBERTA 2024

The Westin Edmonton 10135 100 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Join us for Connect Alberta, a full day of in-person continuing education tailored to bring together Opticians from across Alberta. Enjoy a day of learning that not only help you meet your yearly CE requirements but also promises a fantastic time. All announced speakers will be present, ensuring a dynamic and engaging live experience for everyone.

2024 AAO Regional Meeting – Red Deer

Holiday Inn & Suites 33 Petrolia Drive Gasoline Alley E, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

The AAO and ACO are again headed out to meet with members at in-person Regional Meetings across Alberta. They will be seeking your feedback on strategic plans, looking for your insights on issues important to you, updating you on the work that has taken place over the past year, and taking a look at the

2024 AAO Regional Meeting – Edmonton

Sheraton Four Points Edmonton South 7230 Argyll Road, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

The AAO and ACO are again headed out to meet with members at in-person Regional Meetings across Alberta. They will be seeking your feedback on strategic plans, looking for your insights on issues important to you, updating you on the work that has taken place over the past year, and taking a look at the

2024 AAO Regional Meeting – Lethbridge

The Coast Lethbridge Hotel & Conference Centre 526 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

The AAO and ACO are again headed out to meet with members at in-person Regional Meetings across Alberta. They will be seeking your feedback on strategic plans, looking for your insights on issues important to you, updating you on the work that has taken place over the past year, and taking a look at the

2024 AAO Regional Meeting – Calgary

Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel 2620 32nd Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The AAO and ACO are again headed out to meet with members at in-person Regional Meetings across Alberta. They will be seeking your feedback on strategic plans, looking for your insights on issues important to you, updating you on the work that has taken place over the past year, and taking a look at the

OAC CONNECT JUNE 2024

Virtual

Join us for our June OAC Connect Webcast, featuring two continuing education activity accredited across Canada. Decode & Connect Low and High Context Communication for Emotional Intelligence presented by Jade Bodzasy is an activity focusing on the different levels of communication we experience in everyday life. Prisms presented by Al Lens will cover different kinds of prisms

AOA Congress & 56th Annual AOSA Conference

Music City Center Nashville, TN, United States

The 127th Annual AOA Congress & 56th Annual AOSA Conference: Optometry's Meeting® will be held June 19-22, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Music City Center. As the profession's premier annual event, Optometry's Meeting intersects peerless, contemporary optometric continuing education and profession development with influential networking and business opportunities among colleagues, industry professionals and our

Glaucoma in Research & Practice 2024

Virtual

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause vision loss by damaging the optic nerve. Join FBC and special guests to learn more about the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in Canada. Hear from Dr. Tasneem P. Sharma, PhD, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Indiana University School of Medicine about her research into optic

OAC-BC Chapter 2024

Virtual

The OAC-BC Chapter invites British Columbia opticians to participate in our upcoming Virtual Town Hall Meeting hosted on Zoom. This meeting presents an opportunity for an open discussion regarding the College amalgamation. We are honored to have Lisa Bannerman, Registrar at the COBC, joining us as our guest.

Advancements in IOL Technology (Yaletown)

Brix and Mortar 1137 Hamilton St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Understanding Light Adjustment & Technologies Available In 2024. In collaboration with BCDO, Dr. Heather O'Donnell, Dr. Christopher Pollock, and Dr. Stephanie Wise will be presenting on Advancements in IOL Technology on two separate days this July. CE Credits: 2 credits (COPE accredited: 91698-TD) FREE for BCDO Members. Register here.

Advancements in IOL Technology (Burnaby)

Hart House Restaurant 6664 Deer Lake Avenue6664 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Understanding Light Adjustment & Technologies Available In 2024. In collaboration with BCDO, Dr. Heather O'Donnell, Dr. Christopher Pollock, and Dr. Stephanie Wise will be presenting on Advancements in IOL Technology on two separate days this July. CE Credits: 2 credits (COPE accredited: 91698-TD) This event is FREE for all BCDO members. Register here.

OAC CONNECT 2024 – July WEBCAST

Virtual

Join us for our July OAC Connect Webcast, featuring one continuing education activity accredited across Canada. Fundamentals of Eyeglass Troubleshooting presented by Karl Chua focuses on how you can take steps to solve a patients vision concerns.

Optometry Ownership Webinar by ROI Corporation

The vision care industry will continue to experience rapid growth over the coming decades as more and more Canadians get older and the demand for eye care increases.  For an ambitious individual who wishes to work for themselves and own their own business, opportunities should not to be ignored. Join Jackie Joachim as she explores

New Grad Orientation 2024 Calgary

Silver Springs Gold & Country Club 1600 Varsity Estates Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The 2024 New Grad Orientation is an opportunity for graduates to gain a better understanding of the optometric profession in Alberta and it leaves them with practical tools, information, and advice to ensure they are getting the most out of their profession for years to come. This in-person session in Edmonton will present new grads

New Grad Orientation 2024 Edmonton

The Derrick Golf and Country Club 3500 119 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

The 2024 New Grad Orientation is an opportunity for graduates to gain a better understanding of the optometric profession in Alberta and it leaves them with practical tools, information, and advice to ensure they are getting the most out of their profession for years to come. This in-person session in Edmonton will present new grads