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.

OAO Releases 2010 Salary Survey
Click here to view the full findings of the survey  conducted in February in Northeast Ohio.

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!
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OAO today!

Click here to contribute to the Ohio Optical Council for
Political Education PAC.
 
Find an Optician in Your Area
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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.

Upcoming Continuing Education

OAO Cincinnati Division Seminar
     September 12, 2010
       Receptions
       Fairfield, Ohio
 
       View Schedule and Print Registration Form
       Register Online

OAO Annual Convention
ABO/NCLE National Educational Conference
     September 16-19, 2010
       Duke Energy Center         
       Cincinnati, Ohio
       OAO Parking Details 


Dayton Area Seminar
     October 17, 2010

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

Central Area Seminar
     October 24, 2010

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

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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