LOTT Independent Prescribing simulation-based placements
These sessions will be held in person at LOTT clinic, Lauriston Building, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9EN
Morning session: arrive 8:45 to start promptly session: 9:00am-12:30pm
Afternoon session: arrive 1:00pm to start promptly: 1:15pm-4:45pm
During the session, an experienced actor will portray a patient. You will be expected to take a full history, explore presenting symptoms.
You will then examine the patient using the EyeSi virtual‑reality slit lamp, identifying key clinical signs and interpreting your findings. Based on this assessment, you will work through appropriate differential diagnoses, likely diagnosis and develop a management plan. Drawing on evidence-based guidance such as the Clinical Management Guidelines (CMG) and other relevant resources.
You will then explain the management plan to the patient (actor) as part of a feedback and communication exercise.
The session will conclude with structured feedback reflection, from both the actor and the facilitator.
Simulation based session calendar
Independent Prescribing Simulation Learners Handbook
Independent Prescribing Simulation Learners Handbook
*Please note, you do not need to register your placement with the College of Optometrists if you are undertaking the PgDip IP Course.
Please book the available sessions below:
