19 August 2020

Did you know we have a dedicated learning area for COVID-19 training?

Ensure your skills are up-to-date with our COVID-19 CET

Our COVID-19 courses are based on the latest College and national guidance and you can earn one interactive CET point from each module.

How to practice safely during a pandemic covers guidance for all four UK countries, including PPE, infection control in the consulting room and conducting pre-arrival checks.

In how to provide phone consultations you’ll review practical case studies including remote consultations on broken varifocals, vision reduction and red eye.

Related further reading

Papilloedema in its early stages isn’t always easy to spot – and the consequences of getting it wrong can be catastrophic. Steve Smethurst asks: how should optometrists approach diagnosis and referral?

Understanding patient psychology will enable more satisfying consultation experiences – and more appropriate treatment outcomes, says Carina Bailey.

Reflecting on practice in a time of pandemic.