Technicians & Nurses

IJCAHPO is the international certifying agency for allied ophthalmic personnel. Certification is available at three levels: assistant, technician, and medical technologist, along with subspecialty certifications available for surgical assisting, ultrasound biometrist, diagnostic sonographer, scribe certification, and corporate assistant.

Further information regarding the Technicians & Nurses Program or IJCAHPO certification is available by calling IJCAHPO at (800) 284-3937 or by visiting jcahpo.org.

Technicians and Nurses Program

The International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO®) is pleased to sponsor the Technicians & Nurses Program. The 2026 meeting will provide unparalleled education specifically designed to meet the needs of allied ophthalmic personnel.

We are already preparing to welcome you to Washington, DC, April 10-13. Hotel reservations are now open!

Book your 2026 Hotel

Registration Opens in November

An early-bird registration, beginning November 2026, will offer the best rate for meeting attendees.

A joint registration category will be available for those interested in attending both the ASOA and Technicians & Nurses programs. Crossover between the ASOA and Technicians & Nurses programs will be permitted to those registered in the joint registration category only. Those registered solely for either the ASOA or Technicians & Nurses program will not be allowed to crossover. All registrants in either category are welcome to attend the ASCRS program.

Technicians & Nurses

Technicians and Nurses Program

Registration Opens in November

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