04 October 2024
1 January 2022 marked the start of a new education process for registrants, with the launch of the General Optical Council’s (GOC) 2021–2023 CPD cycle.
As the first CPD cycle draws to a close on 31 December, OT has collated a list of articles that it has produced over the last three years that delve into the requirements of the CPD cycle. If you want to find out more, read and watch below.
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CPD: a new era
CPD opinion
In January 2022, OT's clinical editor and AOP head of education, Dr Ian Beasley, delved into the GOC’s new CPD scheme and shared insight into his Personal development plan. Read here.
2
“The key point is about making their CPD choices”
CPD Q&A
Mid-CPD cycle, the GOC’s Philippa Mendonsa explained why the Personal development plan is vital to guide learning. Read more here.
3
“At the end of the first year of the cycle…”
CPD opinion
At the end of the first year of the CPD cycle, Philippa Mendonsa, head of education operations at the GOC, reflected on the first 12 months and discussed the milestones registrants should have achieved. Read more here.
4
GOC confirms updates to CPD requirements following review
CPD news
Specialty registrants became eligible to declare self-directed CPD, while contact lens opticians were able to participate in peer review alongside optometrists and obtain points. Read more.
5
GOC publishes updated CPD exceptions policy
CPD news
The GOC released its CPD exceptions policy for the CPD cycle ending 31 December 2024.
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