STRENGTHENING OPTICIAN EDUCATION THROUGH REGIONAL UNITY

​The Pacific Northwest Opticians Alliance (PNWOA) is a collaborative effort among state optician associations in Alaska, Washington, and Oregon to expand access to high-quality continuing education and shared professional resources.

By working together, PNWOA provides ABO and NCLE continuing education opportunities throughout the year while promoting unity, professional growth, and shared standards across the Pacific Northwest. This alliance follows the national example of cooperation and collaboration to better serve opticians and the patients they support.

UPCOMING EVENT

PNWOA Online ABO or NCLE CE Event
Saturday, September 19th​ • 10:00 AM PST (9:00 AM AKST) • Live on Zoom

Click HERE to Register TODAY!!

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Join the PNWOA for a live 2-hour CEC ABO and NCLE online continuing education event featuring an expert-led presentation focused on Introduction into Soft Contact Lenses and Optimizing Frame Inventory. These sessions are designed to provide practical, real-world insight that supports confident dispensing and patient care.

Featured Presentations

• ​​Intro to Soft Contacts, sponsored by PECAA and taught by educator Andrew Bruce​
• Optimizing Frame Inventory: Mix, Turns, and Demographic Strategy, sponsored by the OAO and taught by educator Julie Ryan

Registration Details

• Free for members of participating state associations!
• Open for visiting OD's and MD's, or any Optical supporting staff to join!
• Only $10 registration fee for non-members!
• Registration is required
• Zoom access link emailed 24 hours before the event​