Jobs & Notices

Are you passionate about a career in eyecare? ABDO is working with Youth Employment UK to promote careers in eyecare. If you are age 18-25 and would be willing to talk about your job and your career, please email achitty@abdo.org.uk Membership renewals 2021 ABDO membership renewals for 2021 will be emailed out on the second week of December 2020, inviting members to renew their subscription by the end of January 2021.

If you do not have an email registered against your account, please can you update this as soon as possible. If you do not wish to provide an email, please log into the members’ area on the ABDO website for information about the status of your ABDO membership and how to pay online.

To place an advert, telephone 0781 273 4717 or email ncollinson@abdo.uk.com. Booking deadline for the January is issue is Friday 27 November. Special rate for ABDO members. Visit DO Online to place your online jobs vacancies, as well as practices for sale

APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON

abdo COLLEGE

Grow your practice, develop your team ABDO College offers great courses to help your staff develop

Optical Assistant This course is designed for all support staff working in optics, from entry level to those who want to develop skills and knowledge gained in practice. The course offers an introduction to formal learning for students in the area of optics to help them progress in their optical career and educational pathway. It will help staff to contribute more in practice and increase the range of skills they have to support professional staff and answer patient queries. Staff will develop knowledge of lenses, frames, contact lenses and optical roles, adding to their confidence and knowledge. • Learn online • Complete practice based tasks • Individual tutor support • Optional repairs and pre-screening workshop • Continuous assessment – no examinations • No previous qualifications required • Gives access to year 1 of the FBDO diploma • Lasts 25 weeks • Cost: £795 Why ABDO College? • A proven track record since 2001 • A range of courses to suit your needs • Dedicated and experienced academic staff • Friendly and supportive learning environment • Consistently high theory and practical examination results • Flexible payment plans • Helpful course tutors For more details and to apply: visit www.abdocollege.org.uk call 01227 738 829 (Option 1) or email info@abdocollege.org.uk Applications close 11 January 2021

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