Advanced Procedures–May 2026
This course is a requirement for Procedures and Injections certification in Minnesota–a vital step in getting fully certified to practice within your recently expanded scope of practice!
REGISTRATION
Registration for the May Advanced Procedures conference will be open to Minnesota Optometric Association members until March 13, 2026, after which it will be open to all licensed optometrists. Book early; the maximum capacity for the conference is 100.
REFUNDS
$500.00 of the registration fee is non-refundable. No refunds will be issued after April 15. In the instance of an emergency, refund requests must be submitted in writing by email to Beth Coleman-Jensen. While we will try to accommodate requests, no refunds are guaranteed.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The conference will be held in the conference center of the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel. Attendance is mandatory for all classes (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) to be eligible for PIC (Procedures and Injections) certification and COPE credit through ARBO.
SCHEDULE
Friday
Lunch 1:00-2:00 PM
Class 2:00-6:00 PM
Saturday
Breakfast 7:00-8:00 AM
Lunch included
Class 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday
Breakfast 7:00-8:00 AM
Lunch included
Class 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Please dress comfortably. This conference includes a lab section.
HOTEL INFORMATION
If you need hotel accommodation, please reserve a room online using the reservation link by April 26, 2026. Book your group rate for MN Optometric Association online, or contact the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel at 952-835-1900 and ask for the Minnesota Optometric Association room block rate.
TEXTBOOK
The course textbook (an additional $125) is optional, and you can opt to purchase it on your registration form. The textbook will be delivered to you on the first day of the conference.
HANDOUTS
Prior to the conference, we will provide you a link to the workbook to download or print.