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-112388 Domain: Communication Refine skills in effectively explaining, with enhanced confidence, the connection between systemic health conditions, lifestyle choices and ocular pathology through completion of simulated and actor-supported clinical scenarios (S1.8) Domain: Clinical practice Demonstrate increased competence in effective comparison of vascular signs in hypertensive retinopathy, ischemic branch vein occlusion and rubeosis iridis, considering systemic implications, with a view to an enhanced diagnostic skillset. (S6.2) Domain: Specialty CPD - AS/SP/IP optometrist Demonstrate enhanced ability to identify the referral category and when onward referral to other professional colleagues is appropriate, to reduce clinical risk and support safe, effective care and achieve best possible clinical outcomes. (S6.2)

Type: Bookable course

Audience: IP Optometrist