Transitions Optical Launches e-Learning Portal
Transitions Optical, launched an online learning portal, providing eyecare professionals a central source for continuing education. Found at Transitions.com/Learn, the portal offers optical professionals a wide range of education courses, links to helpful industry resources, as well as forums to discuss and share relevant information about the courses with other eyecare professionals. Canadian opticians can take the courses to earn continuing education credits, made possible through Transitions Optical’s collaboration with the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC).
“Continuing education is essential to the growth and development of the optical industry,” said Tim Schmidt, industry relations and education manager,Canada, Transitions Optical. “The e-Learning portal provides access to not only education materials, but also a network of peers with shared interests to make the learning experience more dynamic.”
In the Repository section of the new portal, users can find all of the courses with descriptions, outlines of each course, and links to relevant websites, white papers and other resources. Industry professionals can also interact with like-minded individuals in the course forums. Users can keep track of their courses in the Personal Desktop section. This customized area allows them to schedule course tests and review the courses they have already completed.
The learning portal is currently available in English, with plans to launch in French in early 2012. The site requires user registration; however, courses currently are available free of charge.
