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,
:)
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,
:)
ABOC, NCLC, CPO, FNAO
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
Anything worth doing is worth doing well.
I signed up for the Advanced Review Course in Ohio. I am looking forward to it!
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
Anything worth doing is worth doing well.
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
Anything worth doing is worth doing well.
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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Last edited by Alvaro Cordova; 04-25-2008 at 10:04 PM.
Opticiansfriend.com guy.
Al! You passed!!!! Awsome!!:cheers:
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
Anything worth doing is worth doing well.
Way to go Bro!
Congrats Al!
:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:
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?
Paul:cheers:
I also hate the math,, they give you a caluculator but I'll be damned if i know what buttons to push!!:hammer:
Paul:cheers:
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
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:
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