The Section 60 Order which amended the Opticians Act of 1989, included a new section to provide for the registration of specialisms. At present specialist qualifications for optometrists relate solely to Additional Supply and Supplementary Prescribing. After discussion with the General Optical Council it was agreed that the College of Optometrists would implement a Common Final Assessment (CFA) of Specialist Qualifications in Therapeutics which would comprise submission of a work-based Portfolio followed by a Viva.
Examinations Calendar
The Examinations Calendar contains information regarding future dates for the Common Final Assessment of Specialist Qualifications in Therapeutics.
Portfolio
The Portfolio can now be downloaded for use by candidates either as a web document or by individual section.
If you are interested in exploring opportunities for non-medical prescribing in your local area, please contact the appropriate person on the list below.
SHA contacts, non prescribing leads