Ophthalmic Technical Personnel Continuing Education Program

Danville, PA US
October 4, 2025
This is an in-person educational activity. This dynamic conference will showcase cutting-edge diagnostic technologies, breakthroughs in patient treatment and care, strategies to enhance the patient experience, and innovative approaches to streamline clinic flow.  

Target Audience

This activity is designed for ophthalmic photographers, certified ophthalmic technicians and nurses.  Other learner groups such as uncertified ophthalmic technicians, ophthalmology PAR staff, ophthalmology secretaries and surgical schedulers, para-optometric technicians, and opticians would also benefit from this education. 

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • exhibit an increased understanding of different ophthalmic diagnostic modalities and their uses
  • discuss, navigate, and problem-solve patient hurdles
  • summarize common retinal pathologies and their treatments
  • exhibit increased understanding of the needs of a low vision patient
Refund Policy
A full refund will be given for any cancellations received up to one week prior to the course.  No refunds for no-shows. 
 
Course Cancellation Policy
In the unusual circumstance that this course is cancelled, you will be called and/or emailed, and any tuition fees received would be refunded in full.  Geisinger is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred.
 
Attendance
Attendance will be recorded within three to four days of the conclusion of the activity.  Credit will display on your continuing education transcript once the activity evaluation is completed.  
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 6.00 ANCC
    • 6.00 Participation Credit
    • 0.00 IJCAHPO
    • 0.00 OPS
    Course opens: 
    05/22/2025
    Course expires: 
    10/18/2025
    Event starts: 
    10/04/2025 - 7:30am EDT
    Event ends: 
    10/04/2025 - 5:00pm EDT
    Cost:
    $110.00
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    7:00 AM                        
    Registration and Continental Breakfast
     
    7:45 AM                         
    Welcome and Introductions 
    Lisa Lenig, COMT, OSC, OCT-C
     
    8:00 AM                         
    Let the Eyes Do the Talking 
    Karla Woods, COA, OCT-C
     
    8:30 AM                         
    What Came First, The Optic Nerve or The Retina? 
    Richard Sofoluke, MD
     
    9:00 AM
    Uveitis Lecture 
    Vincent Baldassano, MD
     
    10:00 AM                      
    Nutrition Break
     
    10:15 AM                    
    Retina Lecture 
    Tamara Vrabec, MD
     
    11:15 AM                      
    Low Vision Rehabilitation: Bridging the Gap Between Sight and Independence 
    Sabrina Steed, OD
     
    12:15 PM                      
    Luncheon will be provided
     
    1:00 PM                         
    Navigating Patient Hurdles 
    Nikki Trutt, COA, OSC, OSA
     
    1:30 PM
    Common Things Are Common: Learning Points from the Acute Care Clinic
    Ryan Zubricky, MD
     
    2:00 PM                         
    OCT - Scanning for Surgical Significance 
    James Soque, CRA, OCT-C, COA, FOPS
     
    3:00 PM                        
    Evaluations/Adjournment

     

    * Speakers and Topics subject to change *

    Henry Hood Center for Health Research
    100 North Academy Avenue
    Danville, PA 17822
    United States

    All visitors to the Geisinger campus, please park in the patient parking lot. A shuttle bus will take you to the Henry Hood Center for Health Research, please notify the driver when boarding the bus of your final destination.

    Travel

    Henry Hood Center for Health Research is located on the Geisinger Campus in Danville, Pennsylvania (Montour County), Exit 224 on Interstate 80. Routes 11 and 54 also intersect in Danville.

    Guest Faculty

    James Soque, CRA, OCT-C, COA, FOPS
    Vitreoretinal Consultants (RCA) of New York
    Shirley, NY

    Geisinger Faculty

    Vincent Baldassano, MD
    Physician Ophthalmology
     
    Lisa Lenig, COMT, OSC, OCT-C
    Activity Director
    Certified Ophthalmic Technician Educator 
     
    Ashley Maurer, COA
    Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
     
    Richard Sofoluke, MD 
    Resident Clinical Education Department
     
    Sabrina Steed, OD
    Optometrist
     
    Nikki Trutt, COA, OSC, OSA
    Ophthalmology Technician Certified
     
    Tamara Vrabec, MD
    Physician Ophthalmology Retinal Surgery
     
    Katelyn Walsh, RN
    Clinic Nurse Supervisor
     
    Karla Woods, COA, OCT-C
    Ophthalmology Technician Photographer Certified 
     
    Ryan Zubricky, MD
    Resident Clinical Education Department

    Content Disclosure

    The faculty has attested that their presentations and/or content are HIPAA compliant.  
     
    Individuals in a position to control educational content for this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 
     
    CE Committee Members/Content Reviewer(s) have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. 
    Michaelyn Notz, DO and Dean Parry, RPh
     
    *Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.  

    Accreditation 

    In support of improving patient care, Geisinger College of Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

     

     

     

     

    Credit Designation 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for 6 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    Other Credits

    Applications have been submitted to the Ophthalmic Photographers' Society (OPS) and Joint Commission on Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology (Technician) (IJCAHPO).  

    Disclosure Policy 

    Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activity sponsored by Geisinger College of Health Sciences must disclose to the program audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). 

    Commercial Support

    None

    Available Credit

    • 6.00 ANCC
    • 6.00 Participation Credit
    • 0.00 IJCAHPO
    • 0.00 OPS

    Price

    Cost:
    $110.00
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    If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Continuing Education Office at 570-271-6692 or email us at [email protected].