Membership Benefits and Criteria

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MPA MEMBERSHIP?

The MPA is a constantly changing and growing organization. Through these advancements, we offer benefits, new programs and opportunities for members. These benefits include:

A certificate verifying your acceptance in the MPA.
Educational seminars available to all members of the MPA. These seminars provide the continuing education necessary to renew MPA membership (six hours per year) and also fulfill the credit hours required for membership in the AOA Paraoptometric Section. There are also seminars available to help prepare for the annual AOA Paraoptometric Certification Examination. Some lectures also offer ABO credits.
Members receive a $15.00 reduction in registration fees for MOA-sponsored seminars
Employment Assistance Service -- available to MPA members seeking employment.
Quarterly Prism newsletter updating you with current events in the paraoptometric field and a monthly issue of The Michigan Optometrist.
An annual membership directory of all current members.
General meetings at convenient sites for all members to attend.
The opportunity to network with other paraoptometric professionals to share knowledge and skills acquired through experience in the eye care field.
The satisfaction of developing lasting friendships with nice people sharing common interests in your career field.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO JOIN THE MPA?

Any person employed in the eye care field may join the MPA. You must be sponsored by a member of the MOA, and six hours of continuing education is required for annual renewal of membership (available through the MPA).

HOW CAN YOU BECOME A MEMBER OF MPA?

To join the MPA or receive answers to any questions, please contact our organization at:

Michigan Paraoptometric Association
c/o Michigan Optometric Association
530 West Ionia Street, Suite A
Lansing, MI 48933

MPA Phone: 616-481-4629