Support the next generation of optometrists, develop the profession and boost your own career.
Find out everything you need to know about qualifying to becoming a supervisor and mentoring a pre-registration trainee.
Updates on guidance and roles for supervising College pre-registration optometrists.
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.
Thinking about becoming a supervisor? Three optometrists tell us about the skills and experience needed to become an effective supervisor.
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.
An affix recognising the dedication, expertise, and commitment of supervisors.
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.
Consent is a legal obligation and fundamental ethical principle in healthcare. Approaches and style must be adapted according to the individual patient.
This month we look at ways in which optometry and ophthalmic dispensing learners can employ an adaptive and personalised approach to patient care.
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.
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.