Any ABO-ADVANCED opticians out there?

[rob.optician]

I will be taking the ABO-Advanced test in a few months, any advanced-certified opticians on here? Was the test what you expected? What study material did you use - and would you recommend it to someone else?


Thank you,

:)

[Diane]

Contact the NAO and let them know that you want to be notified when the new Advanced Tutorial is released. Or sign up to attend the ABO/NCLE meeting in Ohio in September and sign up for the Advanced Review course and they will keep you posted as well.

Diane

[Fezz]

I signed up for the Advanced Review Course in Ohio. I am looking forward to it!

[Diane]

I signed up for the Advanced Review Course in Ohio. I am looking forward to it!

You'll be our star student.

Diane

[Fezz]

You'll be our star student.

Diane

:drop:


Obviously I have been able to hoodwink you! This numbskull can barely type on a computer, let alone figuring out optics! I hope that I don't make a SPECTACLE of myself!!!




*I will be available for signing autographs after class!*

[Fezz]

Diane,

Seriously, I am really looking forward to the class and having the opportunity to meet you. How is the new tutorial that comes with the class different then the old ACE Review book?

Thanks!

[Diane]

Diane,

Seriously, I am really looking forward to the class and having the opportunity to meet you. How is the new tutorial that comes with the class different then the old ACE Review book?

Thanks!

It's a totally different format. It reads like a book. It's what we wanted the first time, but couldn't get. It's a tutorial, and includes every component that is in the ABO Advanced job analysis. It includes more information in an easier to understand format. I think you will be like it and will benefit from it. ;)

Diane

[Diane]

Here is a link to the ABO advanced review course as well as the ABO basic review and the basic and advanced NCLE reviews.

http://www.abo-ncle-conference.com/p...tification.asp

Of course there are over 100 hours of education that will be available at the inaugural meeting.

Diane

[Alvaro Cordova]

Just took the test April 13th. I just found out today that I passed it. I used "Optical Formulas: Tutorial" 2nd Ed by Ellen Stoner as well as a study guide that I wrote while studying to pass the NJ state boards.

http://www.opticiansfriend.com/articles/equations.html

There were a lot of prism problems, so know about prism till you develop an intuition for it. Know the laws regarding business, like the family leave act, OSHA stuff, Disability act FDA drop ball tests. Optics is optics the world 'round. My personal take on the exam is I really wish it did focus on just optics. The business portions of the test seem "clunky" and out of place. You also don't have to remember all of the equations. On the back of the exam are some equations written down for you. They also provide you with a calculator, so you can't bring your own. Just take deep breaths, don't lose your cool. Good times :) .

Hey Diane how are you? It's Al Cordova from the Vision Expo. I met up with you and Warren and walked back to the Eye Care Professional magazine booth.

Good luck to both of you, rob.optician and Fezz, but let luck take a back seat to your knowledge.
Al

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[OPTIDONN]

Al! You passed!!!! Awsome!!:cheers:

[Diane]

Just took the test April 13th. I just found out today that I passed it. I used "Optical Formulas: Tutorial" 2nd Ed by Ellen Stoner as well as a study guide that I wrote while studying to pass the NJ state boards.

http://www.opticiansfriend.com/articles/equations.html

There were a lot of prism problems, so know about prism till you develop an intuition for it. Know the laws regarding business, like the family leave act, OSHA stuff, Disability act FDA drop ball tests. Optics is optics the world 'round. My personal take on the exam is I really wish it did focus on just optics. The business portions of the test seem "clunky" and out of place. You also don't have to remember all of the equations. On the back of the exam are some equations written down for you. They also provide you with a calculator, so you can't bring your own. Just take deep breaths, don't lose your cool. Good times :) .

Hey Diane how are you? It's Al Cordova from the Vision Expo. I met up with you and Warren and walked back to the Eye Care Professional magazine booth.

Good luck to both of you, rob.optician and Fezz, but let luck take a back seat to your knowledge.
Al

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Hi Al,

It was a pleasure meeting you. I'm doing great as I'm sure your are with your great news. Congrats on passing. :D

For anyone who has concerns with the exam, if they study hard, and know their stuff, they should do well. The new tutorial, which should be at the printers by now, will include information on every area that needs to be addressed and then some. It should be a great resource book. Optical Formulas Tutorial is a great resource, and is mentioned as are other resources at the back of the new Advanced Opticians Tutorial.

Diane

[Fezz]

Way to go Bro!

Congrats Al!


:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

[ziggy]

Congrats Al, fezz and I want to be just like you Donn and Harry. Fezz do you relize we are the only two of the gang with out the AC? Diane is there any word on when the new book will be ready?

[Fezz]

Congrats Al, fezz and I want to be just like you Donn and Harry. Fezz do you relize we are the only two of the gang with out the AC? Diane is there any word on when the new book will be ready?

Damn you Zig!!!!!

I know I *S*U*C*K*, stop rubbing it in!!!!



Damn Math!!!

[ziggy]

I also hate the math,, they give you a caluculator but I'll be damned if i know what buttons to push!!:hammer:

[Fezz]

I also hate the math,, they give you a caluculator but I'll be damned if i know what buttons to push!!:hammer:

Yeah..the math is kicking my buttisimo bigtime! I was working out a effective power question that was posted on the general forum and I kept fiddling around with the calculator. I knew the given answers were wrong, and was struggling trying to figuring it out. My dear daughter (BRAT), kept laughing at me and offering to help. Of course, the offers were between laughs, snorts, and giggles! She finally snatched the calculator from me (she was bent over, in tears) and shrieked-"Dad, you don't even have the calculator on the right setting!"


I hate kids........and math.

I am going to embarrass myself at the review course!

:cheers::shiner::cheers::D

[Fezz]

http://www.opticiansfriend.com/articles/equations.html

Thanks for the hard work on this Al. This is awesome.

Bravo!!!

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

[ziggy]

"Dad, you don't even have the calculator on the right setting!"

Oh hell you mean there are diffrent settings on the calculator? I'm doomed!!

[Ginster]

Thanks for the hard work on this Al. This is awesome.

Bravo!!!

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

I am thinking more seriously about Taking the ABOM exam I asume this is the same thing?? and this wil greatly help me learn these formulas, Just what I needed.

Thanks Al,

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

[OPTIDONN]

I am thinking more seriously about Taking the ABOM exam I asume this is the same thing?? and this wil greatly help me learn these formulas, Just what I needed.

Thanks Al,

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

First you take the standard ABO test, next is the ABO Advanced exam. Once both are completed you then write a technical research paper for your Master's Certification.

[OPTIDONN]

Ziggy, Fezz. I am the worst at math but I was able to pass. Just work through some of the questions in the Optical Formula Tutorials. Just do it step by step...but SOBER! I know how you guy's work!:cheers:

[Ginster]

First you take the standard ABO test, next is the ABO Advanced exam. Once both are completed you then write a technical research paper for your Master's Certification.

I am ABO Certified, thanks for letting me know, I did not know ther was and ABO Advanced test before the Masters. I thaught it was the ABO then the ABOM. Still wanting to go for it...


:cheers::cheers:

[HarryChiling]

I am ABO Certified, thanks for letting me know, I did not know ther was and ABO Advanced test before the Masters. I thaught it was the ABO then the ABOM. Still wanting to go for it...


:cheers::cheers:

It used to be called the masters exam, but even then you still had to write a paper I think. Now there is a seperate designation for passing it and then the masters for the paper. Good luck to all.

[Fezz]

It's a totally different format. It reads like a book. It's what we wanted the first time, but couldn't get. It's a tutorial, and includes every component that is in the ABO Advanced job analysis. It includes more information in an easier to understand format. I think you will be like it and will benefit from it. ;)

Diane

I got my book today! Very nice. Much better than the original! Easier to carry, flip thru, and better use of space. I haven't really read much, just glanced thru it.

Thanks for the hard work Diane!
:cheers::cheers::cheers:

[Diane]

I got my book today! Very nice. Much better than the original! Easier to carry, flip thru, and better use of space. I haven't really read much, just glanced thru it.

Thanks for the hard work Diane!
:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Maybe I'll get one, now.

Diane