Dispensing Academy is a three-day program designed for new opticians and those that are looking to brush up on their knowledge and skill level. This course provides an enjoyable learning environment with hands-on skill development to start you out on your optical
career path or build your skill sets even further to provide the best care possible for your patients.

Schedule:

Tuesday, November 5th

8:00-8:30-Intro and Terms 

8:30-9:15-Ocular Anatomy 

9:15-9:30-Break 

9:30-10:15-Eye Diseases 

10:15-11:15-Prescriptions 

11:15-12:15-Theories of Light

12:15-12:45-Lunch 

12:45-1:45-Boxing Systems and Boxing Systems Workshop  

1:45-2:45-Lens Materials 

2:45-3:00-Break

3:00-4:00-Lens Types 

4:00-5:00-Non-Glare

Wednesday, November 6th

8:00-9:00-VSP Profitability

9:00-11:00-Prism  

11:00-12:00-Frame Styling 

12:00-12:30-Lunch 

12:30-1:30-Adjustments 

1:30-2:30-PAL Options 

2:30-2:45-Break

2:45-4:00-Lensometry 

4:00-5:00-Computer Vision Syndrome

Thursday, November 7th

8:00-9:30-Lab Tour 

9:30-10:45-Selling Skills 

10:45-11:00-Break

11:00-12:00-Troubleshooting

12:00-12:30 Lunch  

12:30-2:00-Jeopardy and Graduation 

Accommodations

We recommend staying at one of the following hotels: 

Double Tree By Hilton Hotel Minneapolis - Park Place

Homewood Suites by Hilton - Minneapolis St Louis Park at West End

SpringHill Suites Minneapolis West/St. Louis Park

TownePlace Suites Minneapolis West/St. Louis Park