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-112298 Domain: Communication Employ targeted history-taking skills, recognise and prioritise the information gathered from patients presenting with optic nerve pathologies, and glaucoma. (S1.1) Demonstrate confidence in communicating appropriate management and treatment, including prescribing, where indicated, for optic nerve pathologies, and glaucoma. (S2.1) Domain: Professionalism Apply collaborative working skills with colleagues and other healthcare practitioners in the best interests of the patients, employing clear and effective communication. (S10.1) Use clinical judgment to make patient referrals only when clinically justified, ensuring decisions are in the best interest of the patient and align with the ethos of realistic medicine. (S10.2) Domain: Specialty CPD - AS/SP/IP optometrist Demonstrate how IP Optometrists make and communicate prescribing decisions by selecting the most appropriate first line, second line, or tertiary treatments based on the clinical conditions and individual needs of the patient. (S7.6)

Type: Bookable course

Audience: IP Optometrist