national academy of opticianry membership
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National Academy of Opticianry (NAO) membership benefitsTRANSCRIPT
The National Academy of Opticianry
Dedicated to Education
and Training
Who is the National Academy?
The National Academy of Opticianry is an international organization dedicated solely to education and training for all opticians.
What do we offer? o Membership
o Educational Materials
o Ophthalmic Career Progression Program
o Educational Seminars
Mission Statement:
Membership
Membership Benefits
o Negotiated room rates in conjunction with Vision Expo West o Free subscriptions to 20/20 Magazine o Free nation-wide Job-Bank to post open positions
o Free Continuing Education in the Academy’s Newslettero Availability to Professional Liability Insuranceo Access to Health, Life, and Long-Term Care Insuranceo Discounted Continuing Education
Educational Materials
Test Preparation
o ABO Renewalo NCLE Renewalo State Renewal Credits
Official ABO Masters
Preparation
Continuing Education
o ABOo NCLEo State Practical
Seminars
o Exciting JCAHPO courses with well-qualified professionals
o Extensive ABO/NCLE Exam
preparation courses
o NAO holds several seminars in Florida and California
o Quality Continuing education with approachable and enthusiastic instructors
Defining Industry Standards
o Working with State Governments to approve licensing training
o Ambassador programs to reach out to communities
o Working in coordination with leading industry associations to develop apprentice standards through the Department of Labor
How can the NAO help you?
o Provide the most up to date approved study materials for ABO/NCLE exams
o Access to free and discounted continuing education
o Provide you with the very best in education
o Prepare you for the industry with intensive programs such as the OCPP
How can the NAO help you?
o An association that has you, the member in the heart of its concernso Sense of community in the growing realm of the optical industryo Helpful staff always willing to answer questionso Invaluable place for information about field
o Help with job searches through our online job banko Links to other associations and information through our website
Contact Information Telephone:
301/577-4828800/229-4828
Fax:301/577-3880
Address:8401 Corporate DriveSuite 605 Landover, Maryland 20785
Electronic mail:
General Information: [email protected] Education: [email protected] Member Services: [email protected]