New Starter
1 day
Pre-reg preparation, Logbook and Records Best practice:
Prepare yourself before you start at your practice. Get a better understanding of what is expected of you through the year and how to make it as smooth as possible.
Stage 1 Visit 1
1 day
Full assessment:
Direct observations (practical assessments), discussions of each individual competency and a review of all your own patient records to ensure high quality for when presented to the Assessor.
Stage 1 Visit 2
1 day
Practicals:
Direct observations only (routine sight test, soft contact lens aftercare and Volk indirect ophthalmoscopy)
1 day
Competencies:
Scenarios, images and discussions for the theoretical aspects of the competencies in this visit
1 day
Record assessment:
Review your own patient records and episodes that you are planning on presenting to your Assessor.
1 day
Record assessment:
Review your own patient records and episodes that you are planning on presenting to your Assessor.
2 days
Full Visit 2 assessment:
Combining direct observations, records assessment and competency evaluation
Stage 1 Visit 3
1 day
Practicals:
Direct observations only (RGP contact lens aftercare, soft and RGP lens fitting, and Goldmann contact tonometry)
1 day
Competencies:
Scenarios, images and discussions for the theoretical aspects of the competencies in this visit
1 day
Record assessment:
Review your own patient records and episodes that you are planning on presenting to your Assessor.
2 days
Full Visit 3 assessment:
Combining direct observations, records assessment and competency evaluation
Stage 2
1 day
Practicals:
Direct observation of the routine sight test, soft contact lens fitting and soft contact lens aftercare.
1 day
Overarching Competencies:
Discussions of the theoretical aspects of the over-arching competencies in this assessment. All competencies will be reviewed although during the assessment your assessor will only pick 8 out of a potential 14.
1 day
Record assessment:
Review your own patient records and episodes you plan on presenting to your Assessor.
2 days
Full Stage 2 assessment:
Combining direct observations, records assessment and competency evaluation
OSCE
10 Stations
15 Stations
Commercially aware Optometrist
KPI, Sales motivation, Performance review:
Ideally for the qualified optometrist that wishes to get a head start in management training, but suitable for students too
