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Useful advice and models for effective supervision.

The GOC is pleased to announce a three-year extension of the Knowledge Hub to support the implementation of the new Education and Training Requirements (ETR). The Hub will continue to be operated by the Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge and Education (SPOKE) until July 2028.

This online peer review is invite only allowing you to meet the GOC CPD requirements to be amongst the first to achieve the award of Optometric Practice Educator.

The College provides the latest information on how you can become a supervisor and mentor to the next generation of optometrists. This information is regularly reviewed to ensure you are completely up-to-date with your practice.

This course is for those aspiring to become Additional supervisors for trainees on the Scheme for Registration. One CPD point.

Thinking about becoming a supervisor? Three optometrists tell us about the skills and experience needed to become an effective supervisor.

Tools and techniques for a successful supervisor-trainee relationship.

The College is set to award the Optometric Practice Educator (OptPE) affix to a first group of optometrists at the AGM on Tuesday 29 April.

This online peer review is invite only allowing you to meet the GOC CPD requirements to be amongst the first to achieve the award of Optometric Practice Educator.

Find out how to ensure the College is up-to-date with your supervisory activities.

Three optometrists talk about the skills and experience needed to become an effective supervisor.

Practical guidance for pre-reg supervisors.

The College of Optometrists has awarded the first OptPE affix, its first-ever educational affix, to the inaugural group of optometrists who have completed the College’s enhanced training for supervisors.

This month, guest contributor, Alexandra Webster, Head of CPD, ABDO gives her thoughts on reflective practice.

Summaries of two research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.

Treating paediatric patients in optometry requires adapting communication strategies to accommodate their developmental stages, emotional responses, and individual needs.

Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College, on delegation, supervision and clinical leadership.

Whilst all courses should equip learners with the knowledge and skills to do well in exam situations, they can be a source of anxiety, so must be managed to ensure optimal performance.

Resilience is recognised as a key tool to manage stress, enhance coping skills when faced with adversity and improve mental wellbeing.

Whilst clinical professionals are committed to providing excellent care, complaints can and do arise. This month we discuss strategies to help students effectively manage complaints.

Adopting these simple techniques can enhance the confidence of optometry and ophthalmic dispensing learners when communicating with patients.

Teaching optometry students how to delegate effectively enhances both clinical and professional development. Dispensing Optician, Cheryl Hill gives her thoughts on how optometry and ophthalmic dispensing learners can develop delegation skills.

Scheme for Registration supervisors, assessors and examiners should familiarise themselves with this policy

Support the next generation of optometrists, develop the profession and boost your own career.

Mental health conditions and burnouts are high amongst the student population and there is a specific need to focus on wellbeing, particularly since the COVID 19 Pandemic.

Dr Peter Frampton, a visiting lecturer for Independent Prescribing at the University of Hertfordshire, and Honorary Lecturer at Manchester University gives his view of opportunities to engage in advanced practice.

Optical professionals place great emphasis on making decisions based on evidence, but it can be difficult to connect research findings with the patient experience. Specialist Optometrist, Matt Roney answers key questions on how to develop decision making skills in learners.

Simulated clinical learning allows learners to practice clinical techniques in low-stakes environments, make mistakes without patient harm.

We look at how to instil duty of candour in optometry and ophthalmic dispensing learners and how to handle failure productively.

Tom Margrain and Amy Sheppard give their insights into how AI is being incorporated into optometry teaching.

A clinical audit can enhance skills in research, data collection, data interpretation, collaboration, feedback and reflection.

To follow on from January's feature by Dr Peter Frampton, ABDO's Alex Webster and Max Halford give their insights into opportunities for advanced practice for dispensing and contact lens opticians.

Guest contributor, Professor Irene Ctori, Associate Dean Undergraduate Studies, City, University of London gives her insight into the value of teamwork and how it can be instilled in optometry and dispensing optician learners.

Guest contributor, Dr Maggie Woodhouse, OBE gives her advice on how optometry and ophthalmic dispensing learners can interact with patients with learning disabilities.

This online course is for experienced supervisors who have already completed the Supervisor Training course.

Find out about applying for a grant to cover some of the cost of taking on a trainee.

Leadership means different things to different people but there is no denying that investing in leadership will have a positive impact on clinical practice.

Consent is a legal obligation and fundamental ethical principle in healthcare. Approaches and style must be adapted according to the individual patient.

Here we have a look at various ways in which professionalism can be instilled in optometry and ophthalmic dispensing students.

This month we look at ways in which optometry and ophthalmic dispensing learners can employ an adaptive and personalised approach to patient care.

SPOKE undertakes projects to produce resources that support the academic community in their design and development of qualifications and to support practices and sector businesses in their role as placement providers within the new/adapted qualifications.

An affix recognising the dedication, expertise, and commitment of supervisors.

Find out everything you need to know about qualifying to becoming a supervisor and mentoring a pre-registration trainee.

These Terms and Conditions set out what is expected of you when supervising on the Scheme for Registration.

David Jameson, optometrist, discusses how to help students know when to call in the supervisor, and how to encourage effective clinical decision making in trainees.

Key information on supervision arrangements, roles and requirements

How to arrange your supervision or change your practice.

Updates on guidance and roles for supervising College pre-registration optometrists.

Essential learning courses for those supervising or wishing to supervise pre-registration trainees on the Scheme for Registration.

Information for those who supervise pre-registration trainees or those who would like to become a supervisor.

The College has a number of resources available to help support you through your supervision journey.

This online course is for those aspiring to become a Principal Supervisor for workplace learners - trainees for the Scheme for Registration and students for CLiP. One CPD point.

This course addresses the duties of supervising by guiding and influencing people. It includes the common challenges you may face as a supervisor. One CPD point.