Optical organisations

What does the change from CET to CPD mean for the profession? OT  outlines what the switch to continuing professional development will mean for how optometrists learn after qualification

The event in Birmingham will be available to watch and interact with online

The majority of registrants exceeded the CET requirements for the 2016–2018 cycle

CET and COPE accredited sessions will be available throughout the five day conference

The project, which delivers CET content on sight loss to optical professionals, received the John Thompson Award

Speaker highlights include Dr Peter Hampson and Professor John Wild

Marcus Dye writes that the profession should endeavour to make lifelong learning an integral part of its professional development

The regulator has released a joint statement with other regulators that highlights the importance and benefits of reflective learning

Less than 2% of registrants were removed from the optical regulator’s register for not meeting continuing education and training requirements

The consultation reports that stakeholders are concerned that aspects of the CET scheme may not be suitable in the future