Goodwin College's Ophthalmic Program Accredited

At the October 2, 2016 meeting, the Commission on Opticianry Accreditation (COA) approved accreditation for Goodwin College’s Ophthalmic Science Program. Maryann Santos, director of the Goodwin program, reported that it was found to be in compliance with the Essentials of an Accredited Educational Program for Opticianry. The accreditation lasts for two years. This accreditation classification will be in effect retroactive to May 25, 2016 and expiring May 24, 2018. The accreditation status will include all graduates of the program in 2016. This accreditation status will be extended to 6 years when the program is able to demonstrate full compliance with the remaining potential/non-compliant sections of the Essentials. This is standard for newly accredited programs.The commissioners said that they are honored to list the Ophthalmic Science Program at Goodwin College among its accredited programs, according to Santos.

Goodwin College to Run ABO & NCLE Review Courses

On July 28, the Ophthalmic Science Department at Goodwin College will run review classes for the ABO and NCLE exams. The cost: A donation of non-perishable food items for families in need. The department also asks participants not to donate items at or near their expiration date. Aside from that requirement, you need to fill out the form found at this link: SU2016 ABO/NCLE Review Registration. Please complete all boxes on the ABO/NCLE registration form. You must register before July 26 at 11:59 pm. You can submit the registration via a link at the bottom of the SU2016 page above.

Questions? Contact: Maryann Santos, Program Director of Ophthalmic Science at Goodwin College.

Event Date: Thursday, July 28, 2016

Location: Goodwin College
403 Main Street
(corner of Crosby and Main Street)
East Hartford, CT 06118

Time: 5:30 pm Registration and Check-In
6:00-8:30 pm ABO Review
6:00-8:30 pm NCLE Review

New Blog for Opticians

Maryann Santos, the director of the ophthalmic program at Goodwin College in East Hartford, CT, has started What's an Optician, a blog for and about opticians and opticianry. Her first post is a video about what is an optician. She is looking for guest bloggers. If you have an inclination, write her at WhatsAnOptician@gmail.com.