American Academy of Ophthalmic Professionals™
Academy Technician Training Program
Academy Technician Training Program
Preview the program at AAO 2024!
Academy Theater, Booth 1008
Monday, Oct. 21 | 9:30 a.m.
Academy Theater, Booth 1008
Monday, Oct. 21 | 9:30 a.m.
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Professional Education for Ophthalmic Clinical Teams Offer new and advancing clinical staff the most effective training to support physician-led patient care. The Academy Technician Training Program provides a powerful combination of structured learning paths that work together to quickly and efficiently prepare your staff for the clinic. |
Explore the Program
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| Alchemy Vision Plus In partnership with Alchemy Vision, the Academy offers a robust, video-based learning path for your technicians, with a comprehensive selection of intermediate and advanced courses covering everything from foundational skills to exam room and diagnostic testing techniques. Academy, AAOE®, and AAOP™ members receive a generous discount. Subscribe your practice and build a team of clinical professionals. |
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| Ophthalmic Medical Assisting: An Independent Study Course Comprehensive technician training starts with the program's essential textbook, available in print or eBook. Successful completion of the online exam (sold separately) serves as a prerequisite for the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) examination administered by IJCAHPO. |
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| Documentation Training for Clinical Teams Train technicians and scribes to meet payer documentation requirements in the exam lane and protect your practice’s revenue. This detailed course significantly improves your team's ability to successfully record patient encounters and ensure payer requirements are satisfied. Accredited for 14 IJCAHPO Group A CE credits. |
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| Onsite Training Engage an Academy expert for an onsite visit or live video appointment to accelerate all of your practice's training and compliance needs. |
Program at a Glance
Academy training resources work together to accommodate your clinical staff's individual learning requirements.
| Alchemy Vision Professional | Ophthalmic Medical Assisting | Documentation Training | |
| 360° training for clinical staff | √ | √ | √ |
| Self-directed learning | √ | √ | √ |
| Video modules | √ | √ | |
| Beginners | √ | √ | |
| Intermediate-Advanced | √ | √ | √ |
| Prep for certification | √ | √ | |
| IJCAHPO Credits | √ |
More Resources for Clinical Teams
Dictionary of Eye Terminology, Eighth Edition
Quick-and-easy lookups of plain-language definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations
Essentials of Ophthalmic Nursing kit RVSD (V1-V4)
Complete nursing guide to ophthalmic conditions
Ophthalmic Procedures in the Operating Room & Amb. Surg. Ctr. 5th Ed.
An overview of the role of nurses and other personnel during major ophthalmic surgical procedures
Care and Handling of Ophthalmic Microsurgical Instruments 5th Ed.
A guide to proper ophthalmic instrument care and handling
Ophthalmic Procedures in the Office and Clinic, Fourth Edition
Documents a range of procedures the nurse or technician performs in an ophthalmic practice
Introducing Ophthalmology: A Primer for Office Staff, Third Edition
Free PDF download for new technicians and staff