Ophthalmic Allied Personnel CE Update

Danville, PA US
August 8, 2026
This is an in-person educational activity. This activity introduces new diagnostic technology modalities, highlights advancements in patient treatment and care, enhances the patient experience, and supports efficient clinic workflow.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for Certified Ophthalmic Technicians, Ophthalmic Photographers, RNs, and LPNs.  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:

  • summarize common Corneal pathologies and their treatments
  • increase knowledge on Cataract surgery and premium IOLs
  • discuss proper usage and techniques of Bscan Ultrasonography
  • summarize common Oculoplastic pathologies and their treatments
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: 
    01/01/2026
    Course expires: 
    12/31/2026
    Event starts: 
    08/08/2026 - 7:00am EDT
    Event ends: 
    08/08/2026 - 3:00pm EDT
    Cost:
    $100.00
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    7:30 AM
    Registration and Continental Breakfast
     
    7:45 AM                          
    Welcome and Introductions
    Lisa Lenig, COMT, OSC, OCT-C
     
    8:00 AM      
    Ophthalmic Imaging
    Gary Miller, CRA, OCT-C, FOPS                    
     
    8:30 AM                          
    Acute Care Cases
    Thomas Cronin, MD, Allen Ronis, MD, Richard Sofoluke, MD and Jacqueline Townshend, MD
     
    9:30 AM
    Corneal Endothelial Keratoplasty
    Steven Carrubba, MD
     
    10:30 AM                       
    Nutrition Break
     
    10:45 AM                     
    Cataract Surgery and Premium IOLs
    Daniel Upton, MD
     
    11:45 AM                       
    Myopia Control
    Alisha Martin, OD
     
    12:15 PM                       
    Luncheon will be provided
     
    1:00 PM                          
    A Sound Start: B-Scan Tips, and Tricks of the Trade
    Jeff Hernandez, RDMS, CDOS, ROUB
     
    2:00 PM                          
    Oculoplastics
    Gregory Notz, MD
     
    3:00 PM                         
    Evaluations/Adjournment
     
    *Topics and Speakers are 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

    Jeff Hernandez, RDMS, CDOS, ROUB
    Activity Speaker
    Sr. Ophthalmic Sonographer
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati, OH
     

    Geisinger Faculty

    Steven Carrubba, MD
    Activity Speaker
    Physician Ophthalmology
    Geisinger Wyoming Valley Outpatient Specialty Center
     
    Thomas Cronin, MD
    Activity Speaker
    Resident
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    Lisa Lenig, COMT, OSC, OCT-C
    Activity Planner and Activity Speaker
    Certified Ophthalmic Technician Educator
    Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine
     
    Jo Luden, COA
    Activity Planner
    Ophthalmology Technician Certified
    Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine
     
    Alisha Martin, OD
    Activity Speaker
    Optometrist
    Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine
     
    Gary Miller, CRA, OCT-C, FOPS
    Activity Planner and Activity Speaker
    Ophthalmic Photographer
    Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine
     
    Gregory Notz, MD
    Activity Speaker
    Physician Ophthalmology Oculoplastic Surgery
    Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine
     
    Allen Ronis, MD
    Activity Speaker
    Resident
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    Richard Sofoluke, MD
    Activity Speaker
    Resident
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    Jacqueline Townshend, MD
    Activity Speaker
    Resident
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    Daniel Upton, MD
    Activity Speaker
    Department Vice Chair Ophthalmology
    Geisinger Healthplex CenterPoint
     
    Katelyn Walsh, RN
    Activity Planner
    Clinic Registered Nurse
    Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine

    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. 
     
    *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.  

    This program has been submitted to IJCAHPO for consideration of CE credit. (CE credit requested but not yet received, the number of credits requested CANNOT be published)

    The application has been submitted for Ophthalmic Photographers Society for 6.0 continuing education credits.

     

    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:
    $100.00
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