PECAA’s “A/Eye Certification Course: Intelligent Tools for Private Practice” is now open for registration with classes beginning July 9. Comprised of six sessions and offering six COPE-accredited hours, the course covers essential topics including AI fundamentals, administrative tasks and practice efficiencies, AI for marketing, clinical purposes, ethics and implementation, and future trends.
As the adoption of AI-integrated solutions in optometry increases, the new certification offers independents a timely opportunity to learn the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to leverage AI as a practical tool across their practices.
Session 1: AI Fundamentals
Understand the core concepts and master the art of prompt engineering to get the exact results you need.
July 9 • 90 mins
Session 2: Administrative Tasks & Practice Efficiencies
Learn how AI can optimize tasks such as patient scheduling and communications, coding, revenue cycle and inventory management and more.
July 16 • 90 mins
Session 3: AI For Marketing
Create brand-aligned social media content, email campaigns and visuals that resonate with patients, and assess opportunities across your website and other digital platforms.
July 23 • 90 mins
Session 4: Clinical Purposes
Explore FDA-cleared AI decision-support tools for diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma assessment and beyond.
July 30 • 60 mins
Session 5: Ethics & Implementation
Navigate the ethical considerations of AI, address the potential for bias and develop a change management plan for your team.
August 6 • 90 mins
Session 6: Future Trends & Wrap-Up
Look ahead at the emerging technologies and develop strategies to stay current with AI developments that will impact optometry practices. Create an immediate action plan for your practice.
August 13 • 60 mins
A/Eye Certification Course: Intelligent Tools for Private Practice is open to all doctors and their teams, including PECAA members and non-members. Learn more and register today.