College of Optometrists

Continuing Professional Development

Optometrists have a responsibility to maintain and keep up to date their professional skills and knowledge.  CPD Online is a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) tool designed by Optometrists for Optometrists, to support every aspect of an Optometrist’s development in a way that is tailored specifically to the individual’s professional career aspirations.

What is CPD?

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a combination of approaches, ideas and techniques that will help you maintain, improve and broaden your knowledge and skills. The focus of CPD is firmly on results, reflection of outcomes, impact upon your practice, and future career development.   It is widely recognised that a singular approach to development does not fit all, because, as individuals we have different learning preferences and needs.  CPD is tailored specifically to your own professional development goals and preferred learning style.  Wherever you are in your career now, and whatever you want to achieve, CPD is the pathway to deliver your professional ambitions.

CPD Online can even help you to manage your CET, read on to find out how.