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Link to the Continuing Education Policy

2010 Continuing Education Program

The 2010 ACO Continuing Education program is now available. Download a calendar of events and program registration form for more details.


ACO Seminar Series

The next Seminar Series will be held on Tuesday 16 February, 2010 in the Amies Lecture Theatre, ACO. Both lectures are free to ACO members. Members do not need to register for Seminar Series Lectures, however for catering purposes, if you could RSVP to profdev@aco.org.au, that would be appreciated. Refreshments are available from 5.30pm.

Daryl Guest will be presenting on 'Cranial Nerve Testing: Optometric Neurological Assessment – Can You Count to 12?' at 6.15pm and Dr Nicole Carnt on 'Contact Lenses and Solutions Related Corneal Staining - What’s All the Fuss About?' at 7.30pm.

Link to Seminar Series

Clinical Workshops

The Clinical Workshops program for 2010 is now available. Follow the link for details of the courses held this year.
Link to Clinical Workshops

Courses

Saturday 20 March - Oncology Update – Lumps, Bumps and Pigment Clumps with Dr Willie Campbell and Dr John Mckenzie

Wednesday 24 March - Support Staff Course (An Introduction to Optometry: Terminology, Fundamentals
of Lens and Frame Selection, Prescriptions and More)

Tuesday 27 April - Support Staff Course (Optometry for Experienced Staff – Handling Emergencies,
Visual Fields and Working With Contact Lenses)

Saturday 24 July - Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Refresher Course with Dr Doug Roydhouse

Saturday 4 September - Autoimmune Refresher Course with Dr Tony Hall


Link to Courses

Gonioscopy and other Glaucoma Assessment Techniques