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2017 ASCRS Los Angeles Daily Saturday

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EW SHOW DAILY 38 Saturday, May 6, 2017 O n Friday morning, the Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthal- mology (ATPO) kicked off the Allied Ophthalmic Personnel (AOP) program with its certification examination review ses- sions for the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthal- mology (JCAHPO) COA, COT, and COMT written examinations. These review sessions are a great resource for technicians who are preparing to take the next step in their careers by advancing their knowledge and skills through certification. The re- view sessions served as an overview of content areas covered on the cer- tification examination and helped attendees prepare for a successful examination outcome. ATPO also held its "Train the Trainer" program. In its second year at the ASCRS•ASOA Symposium & Congress, six speakers shared their best practices and tips for training new hires. The session focused on the practical skills and real-life strate- gies needed to create and deliver effective, engaging training of new ophthalmic hires in the clinic. Top- ics included identifying an in-house trainer, matching learning styles and training methods, using effective training techniques, developing a systematic approach, and evaluating the success of training methods. At- tendees gained practical techniques, tips, and samples of forms to use in the clinic to improve their in-house staff training. Experienced trainers who are clinic managers, clinic training man- agers, and skilled JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologists (COMT) presented on how to start an in-house technician training program, refine training techniques you may be using, and engage the learner. Lectures and a moderated panel of six speakers included: • Sergina Flaherty, COMT, ATPO president • Amy Jost, BS, ATPO president elect • Christine McDonald, COE, ATPO past president • Matthew Parker, PhD, ATPO director-at-large ATPO leadership shares best practices on training and certification ASCRS News Today • Jacqueline Pullos, COMT, ATPO treasurer • Craig Simms, BSc, CSOMP president To learn more about ATPO, visit www.atpo.org. EW E YEWORLD: BOOTH 1539 Stop by and say hello! We're celebrating our 20th Anniversary, and there's plenty to learn about EyeWorld's coverage, onsite programming, upcoming meetings, and other offerings. Watch the experts during our live interviews for EWReplay.org and see what's in the future.

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