Optometry Independent Prescribing simulation-based placements

Access to the Handbook, which provides more detailed guidance for all sessions, will be provided once your booking is confirmed and can be found in the Documents tab.

Please also check the Session Details document under the Documents tab for the name of your facilitator, and add their details to your logbook prior to your attendance.

NES Optometry reserve the right to cancel any sessions due to unforeseen circumstances. We advise that if you book travel or accommodation, you do so with the ability to cancel for full reimbursement as NES cannot be held liable for any loss of expenses. We will endeavour to give as much notice of cancellation as possible, and all such communication will be done through email.

Prerequisites:
I agree to the following terms and conditions: If you cancel with less than 72h notice or do not attend a session you may be charged up to £150 for the session. All absences will be recorded and may affect your future ability to book. I confirm I understand I must submit each IP Logbook session within 4 weeks of attendance otherwise the session will not count towards my placement.

Learning outcomes:
C-112387 Domain: Communication: Enhanced skills to manage and maintain control in situations where patient outcomes have not gone to plan, responding in an open, honest and professional manor to support patient trust and safety. (S1.2) Domain: Professionalism: Demonstrate increased confidence in articulating information during challenging or difficult conversations, where management and outcomes have had unanticipated consequences, in a professional manor. (S4.2) Domain: Specialty CPD - AS/SP/IP optometrist Improved recognition of significant findings to make an inform treatment and management plan, whilst adhering to local formularies and guidelines to support optimal prescribing. (S7.5)

Type: Bookable course

Audience: IP Optometrist