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66 | EYEWORLD DAILY NEWS | APRIL 22, 2022 ASCRS ANNUAL MEETING DAILY NEWS CE) credits are available on demand to the 2022 registered attendees at no extra charge. A joint registration cate- gory is available for those interested in attending both the ASOA and Techni- cians & Nurses Programs. Crossover between the ASOA and Technicians & Nurses Programs will be permitted to those registered in the joint registration category only. Those registered solely for either the ASOA or Technicians & Nurses Program will not be allowed to cross over. All registrants in either cate- gory are welcome to attend the ASCRS Program. "Vitreomacular Interface Problems: Macular Pucker and Beyond," pre- sented by Michael Stewart, MD, and "Mystery Retina 2022," presented by William Mieler, MD. "These interme- diate and advanced courses review important topics and new updates that are critical to know for the ophthalmic technician working in a retina clinic," Dr. Stewart said. On Sunday afternoon, Bennie Jeng, MD, will discuss new innovations in treating corneal disease in his pre- sentation, "Artificial Corneas: What's New and When to Use." "Artificial corneas have been used for decades, but their use is limited to specific indi- cations," Dr. Jeng said. "We will cover the available types, indications for use, complications, and outcomes and successes of artificial corneas." All courses in the Technicians & Nurses Program have been approved for IJCAHPO CE credit. Select courses are approved for CA BRN credit. A maximum of 16 (IJCAHPO CE) credits are available for this 2-and-a-half-day program. An additional 2 (IJCAHPO L eading ophthalmic faculty from the U.S., Canada, India, and Italy will present 28 CE credit hours on topics to advance clinical staff performance and improve patient care at the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Oph- thalmology (IJCAHPO) Technicians & Nurses Program. The speakers will present current trends, research, treat- ments, surgical procedures, technolo- gies, and updates on important issues facing ophthalmic practices and their eyecare teams. Prashant Garg, MBBS, MS, will present "Pyramidal Model and Role of AOP in Eye Care Delivery" on Sunday morning. This insightful course will review many healthcare challenges in developing nations, including sub- optimal healthcare systems and the shortage of trained personnel. The course will cover the out-of-the-box thinking that is needed in order to make health- and eyecare available in rural areas globally. Key retina courses will be covered on Saturday and Sunday, including Technicians & Nurses Program: Gain tips and pearls from leaders in ophthalmology F or the second year, the Inter- national Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO) is conducting Certification Exam- ination Prep Courses to support technicians advancing their careers. Held today, courses are designed to prepare technicians for their Cer- tified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) multiple choice examination. The COA Examination Prep Course, presented by Faith Race, COT, and the COT Examination Prep Course, presented by Barbara Harris, PA, MBA, will provide a general review of all content areas covered in the certification examination. "Attending these courses will help technicians identify where to focus their study time, build confi- dence, study more effectively, and feel more prepared to take their examination," Ms. Race said. "While these courses do not guarantee pass- ing a certification exam, they are designed to improve test results and readiness to test." "If you are a technician who is interested in taking the next step in your career, this course is for you," Ms. Harris said. "By becoming certified or increasing your certifica- tion level, you are investing in your skills, knowledge, and future, and making yourself more marketable." If you missed your opportuni- ty to register for the prep courses, visit the IJCAHPO website for a list of upcoming virtual and in-person Certification Exam Prep Sessions at www.jcahpo.org. Prepare for your next career step with IJCAHPO Examination Prep Courses

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