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class schedule
Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesday, with 101 on Tuesday and 102 on Wednesday. Dispensing classes do NOT have to be taken consecutively. For questions regarding classes, please contact Andee Paquet.
Class details:
9AM - 3PM
$90 per class
Class Limit: 10 attendees
Dispensing 101
Dispensing 101 is designed to provide a working idea of how a laboratory functions and operates as well as a review of basic optics, terminology, and anatomy. Lenses, materials, styles, and add-ons are also discussed. An end of day lab tour occurs at the conclusion of class. This one-class session is held monthly on Tuesdays at Midland Optical.
Upcoming Classes:
Classes will resume in August of 2025. Please check back soon for details.
Dispensing 102
Dispensing 102 is a more hands-on class designed to provide an advanced look at trouble shooting with patients. We discuss the importance of accurate measurements, dispensing techniques, proper tool usage, and lensometer verification. This one-class session is held monthly on Wednesdays at Midland Optical.
Upcoming Classes:
Classes will resume in August of 2025. Please check back soon for details.
ABO Review
The ABO Review Course is designed to help you prepare for the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) exam and other state board exams. While this is a useful course for ABO test preparation, it is also a valuable office staff and technician training course. There will be a series of four classes held on Thursday evenings at Midland Optical.
Meet Our Trainer
Andee Paquet
Meet our Eye Classes trainer, Andee Paquet! Andee has 26 years of experience in the optical industry. Beginning as an optician, Andee has successfully advanced to managerial roles, overseeing large retail stores and managing optical staff in private practices. Throughout this career, Andee has developed a well-rounded expertise, including technical support, in-house finishing lab work, insurance billing, certified optician duties and frame purchasing. Andee's has spent the last five years at Midland Optical in our Customer Service department and most recently has expanded her role leading the department as Manager. She enjoys working with unique high RX's and problem solving jobs. She also enjoys researching and learning about new technologies in the optical industry. Andee is dedicated to making this a course that will be both beneficial and fun for all opticians.
