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Benefits of KATPO Membership

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KATPO, the Kentucky Association for Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology, is a state chapter of the national chapter, ATPO. As such, KATPO represents the profession of ophthalmic medical personnel (OMP) in and around the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

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• Annual Tech Bowl and Continuing Education Meeting providing local JCAHPO accredited continuing education credits

• Stay connected with the national organization, ATPO

• Discounts on continuing education events

• Network with fellow ophthalmic medical personnel in and around the Commonwealth of Kentucky

• Access to specialty and industry leaders

• Advocate for ophthalmic medical professionals

• Opportunities to volunteer, assist, and present lectures/workshops at the annual meeting

• Build leadership skills by holding an office on the Board of Directors or on a committee

• Vote on KATPO action items and represent the ophthalmic medical profession

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The Opportunities

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• Continuing Education Committee

• Nominating Committee

• KATPO Tech Bowl Committee

• KATPO By-Laws Committee

• Membership Committee

• Marketing & Media Committee

• Author an article, case study, or member profile for newsletter

• Run for position on the KATPO Board of Directors

• Volunteer at the annual meeting as room proctor, administrative assistant, etc.

• Recommend a Speaker, Topic, Workshop ideal

• Donate to KATPO

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