The Mission of the Opticians Association of Ohio is to enhance the quality and growth of opticianry through
education, governmental affairs and professional advancement for the visual well-being of the public.

 


Important Information

OAO Online Continuing Education Courses
    Click here to view the full offering of online courses     
    offering Ohio continuing education credit.

Inauguration of New OAO President
   
OAO elected a new President, Shirley Earley, on February   
    21, 2010 at the Annual Meeting in Warrensville Heights.  
    Read Shirley's Inauguration speech or watch her thank 
    Immediate Past President, Tom Barracato.
    
Members Only Web site
   
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    log in.  Click here to sign up for access to OAO's Members
    Only web site.

Advertising, Sponsorship and Exhibiting Opportunities
   
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Protecting Your License to Preserve Your Future!
    Click here to make an investment in your career – join
    OAO today!

    Click here to contribute to the Ohio Optical Council for
    Political Education PAC.
 
Find an Optician in Your Area
    Find an Optician in Your Area, Click Here!
 
Licensing Board
   
Get the forms you need 

Important Safety Suggestions for 
Your Office and Employees

     Click here to read: Think Again: Creating a Security Plan  
     to keep your Stock and Office Staff Safe*  
     *Re-printed with permission from the June 2007 Edition of
        Eyecare Business
 
 

The Contact Lens Rule: A Guide for Prescribers and Sellers
     Click here to view: the guide to the Contact Lens Rule 
     provided by the Federal Trade Commission

Criminal Background Checks Required for Initial Licensure
     Click here to read detailed information regarding this rule.

Become an Honored Member of OAA

Join the Opticians Association of Ohio

 

Upcoming Continuing Education
  
Northwest Area Seminar
     March 14, 2010

      Holiday Inn French Quarter         
             
      Perrysburg, Ohio 
     View Schedule and Print Registration
     Online registration is now closed.  
     Please register on site.

Central Area Seminar
     March 28, 2010

      Siegel Center at Mt. Carmel      
             
      Columbus, Ohio 
      View Schedule and Print Registration
      Register Online 

Dayton Area Seminar
     April 18, 2010

      Holiday Inn Fairborn          
      Fairborn, Ohio
 
      View Schedule and Print Registration
      Register Online

Cincinnati Area Seminar
     September 16-19, 2010
       Duke Energy Center         
       Cincinnati, Ohio
 

Dayton Area Seminar
     October 17, 2010

      Holiday Inn Fairborn          
      Fairborn, Ohio
 

Central Area Seminar
     October 24, 2010

      Seigel Center at Mt. Carmel      
             
      Columbus, Ohio 

Northwest Area Seminar
     November 7, 2010

      Holiday Inn French Quarter         
             
      Perrysburg, Ohio 

Cleveland Area Seminar
     November 14, 2010
      Hilton Garden Inn Akron                 
      Twinsburg, Ohio

*These Continuing Education programs will be submitted for continuing education credit by the Ohio Optical Dispensers Board.

 

 
 


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