Online learning

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Whether you want to refresh your knowledge on contact lenses or require specialist domains for your independent prescribing qualification, we've got you covered.

Recorded webinars

Watch recordings of the College's webinars and earn CPD points.

Supervision courses

Essential online learning for qualified optometrists who would like to supervise pre-registration trainees.

CPD points for Associate members

Online courses with non-interactive CPD points for Associate members who are UK-registered dispensing opticians.

CPD for locums

We have a growing range of online CPD courses and webinars for optometrists, some of which may be of particular interest and use to locums.

Foundation and refresher courses

Online CPD courses especially beneficial to those who have qualified in the last few years or had a career break.

Research courses

Online CPD courses for eye health professionals in collaboration with Ulster University and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

Online learning courses without CPD points

Online courses, recorded webinars a range of learning materials on important clinical and professional topics.

This is a recorded lecture from Optometry Tomorrow 2026 where Simon Hardman-Lea explores the causes behind optic disc swelling, specific clinical features and symptoms to look out for, and considerations of current referral patterns from optometrists.

Inclusive workplaces: Recognising and reducing unconscious bias

This course explores how unconscious bias can arise, the impact it can have, and practical ways to recognise, challenge, and reduce bias to support fair and inclusive workplaces.

Smarter optometry admin: AI essentials for your practice back office

This course will help you to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support you in everyday administrative and communication tasks in order to free up time to focus on patient care.

Online CPD resources

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