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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 proud to sponsor the Technicians & Nurses Program, offering unparalleled education tailored to the needs of allied ophthalmic personnel.

We’re excited to welcome you to Washington, DC, April 10–13, 2026. Sessions will begin Friday, April 10 at 1:30 PM and run through Sunday at 5:00 PM.

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Planning to attend both the ASOA and Technicians & Nurses programs? Choose the joint registration option for full access to both tracks!

Crossover access is exclusive to joint registrants—those registered for only one program will not be permitted to attend sessions in the other.

All attendees, regardless of registration type, are welcome to participate in the ASCRS program.

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