CET and professional development 2019

CET and professional development

About our education programme Our education programme in 2019 will continue to deliver our most valued events and conferences, along with new initiatives developed to meet the changing needs of members. For more information on the GOC requirements for 2019 and claiming CET grants, turn to page 18.

2019 CET and professional development

Peer discussion

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Legal seminars

Locum events

Our highly valued, interactive sessions return to various locations across the UK. Facilitated by experienced AOP representatives, delegates benefit from reflecting on different approaches to common clinical scenarios.

Our in-house experts facilitate informative, interactive and practical sessions, which include the opportunity to ask questions relating to your day-to-day practice.

In partnership with Johnson & Johnson Vision, these events are tailored to the needs of locum practitioners across the UK and include an opportunity to discuss relevant scenarios through peer discussion and update skills in a clinical workshop environment.

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Professional development courses

Conferences

Optometry Today (OT) CET and CPD

With a minimum of 10 interactive CET points applied for, these workshops offer a valuable opportunity to develop skills and techniques to help you in your career.

Practitioners with an interest in gaining CET in the specialisms of hospital optometry or therapeutics will find our conferences an essential part of their education.

OT covers all the core competencies for optometrists and dispensing opticians through a wide range of CET articles, complemented by VRICS features and CET videos.

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For locations of all our 2019 events, turn to pages 4–5

Professional development courses added We are delighted to introduce two new courses for 2019 — Negotiation skills and Managing effective teams. These courses are designed to help you and your practice team deal with common challenges of the workplace

Professional development for your practice team If you would like support to run one of our professional development courses at your practice, we would be delighted to work with you to make this happen. For more information please email events@aop.org.uk

Legal seminars

Webinars on a range of topics We will continue to develop our range of webinars so that you can access quality CET and CPD wherever you are.

For more information and to watch past webinars go to www.aop.org.uk/webinars

Our regional and national events will deliver more than 200 CET points

200+ cet points

2019 CET and professional development

The AOP’s legal team will provide guidance and support on issues that commonly arise in practice. The sessions will draw upon the expertise of our recently expanded legal team to deliver best-practice advice on the key areas of clinical negligence, regulatory issues and employment matters

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2019 events at a glance Midlands Wednesday 13 March 2019

Locum event

Birmingham

6 CET points

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Wednesday 4 September 2019

Peer discussion

Birmingham

3 CET points

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Wednesday 6 November 2019

Locum event

Nottingham

6 CET points

Page 10

Wednesday 20 March 2019

Peer discussion

Leeds

3 CET points

Page 8

Wednesday 17 July 2019

Peer discussion

Newcastle upon Tyne 3 CET points

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Wednesday 10 July 2019

Locum event

Manchester

6 CET points

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Wednesday 11 September 2019

Locum event

Liverpool

6 CET points

Page 10

Wednesday 23 October 2019

Peer discussion

Manchester

3 CET points

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Wednesday 6 March 2019

Legal seminar

Belfast

4 CET points

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Sat 9–Sun 10 November 2019

Hospital Optometrists Annual Conference

Belfast

12+ CET points

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Wednesday 1 May 2019

Locum event

Edinburgh

6 CET points

Page 10

Wednesday 18 September 2019

Legal seminar

Glasgow

4 CET points

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Sat 12–Mon 14 January 2019

100% Optical

London

Various CET points Page 6

Sunday 13 January 2019

AOP Awards ceremony and dinner

London

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Wednesday 27 March 2019

Negotiation skills

London

15 CET points

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Wednesday 3 April 2019

Locum event

Southampton

6 CET points

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Wednesday 10 April 2019

Peer discussion

London

3 CET points

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Sunday 12 May 2019

Managing effective teams

London

15 CET points

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Wednesday 5 June 2019

Locum event

London

6 CET points

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Wednesday 19 June 2019

Legal seminar

London

4 CET points

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Sun 22–Mon 23 September 2019

Therapeutics London

London

16+ CET points

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Wednesday 25 September 2019

Mastering workplace communication

London

15 CET points

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Sunday 24 November 2019

Developing and using confident behaviour

London

15 CET points

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Wednesday 4 December 2019

Locum event

London

6 CET points

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Wednesday 11 December 2019

Peer discussion

London

3 CET points

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Wednesday 12 June 2019

Peer discussion

Bristol

3 CET points

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Wednesday 2 October 2019

Locum event

Exeter

6 CET points

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Wednesday 27 February 2019

Locum event

Cardiff

6 CET points

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Wednesday 20 November 2019

Legal seminar

Swansea

4 CET points

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North East

North West

Northern Ireland

Scotland

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South East

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South West

Wales

KEY ■ Legal seminars ■ Peer discussion roadshows ■ Professional development courses ■ Conferences ■ Other CET events

Locations for the first year of the 2019–2021 CET cycle Over the three-year cycle we aim to visit a range of locations across the UK, alongside our new in-practice professional development courses, online CET and webinars.

Scotland

Northern Ireland North East North West

Midlands

South West

South East

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Wales

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12-14 JANUARY 2019 EXCEL LONDON

As the official 100% Optical education and media partner, we will once again deliver a world-class CET and CPD programme at the three-day show, celebrating its sixth year in 2019.

Multiple streams of education and a wealth of CET points will be on offer, with seminars from leading experts, workshops and interactive sessions.

Delegates will benefit from:

2019 CET and professional development

11 A forward-thinking event, which continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the practitioner

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11 Clinical skills across a broad range of competencies

At 100% Optical 2019

11 Practical skills through demonstration and workshops

Join us for an evening of celebrating excellence and outstanding contributions in the profession. Book a place for yourself or a table for your team. Tickets include a three-course dinner, drinks and entertainment.

11 A comprehensive programme of education for optical support staff

A good variety of topics covered in the lectures AOP member

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Members will have exclusive access to content and legal support on the AOP stand

Exclusive to AOP members at 100% Optical 11 Multiple peer discussions on a range of topics across all three days

11 Dedicated education and networking sessions for locum practitioners on Sunday 13 January

11 Member-only sessions

11 Tailored sessions to support newly-qualified optometrists

11 One-to-one legal, employment and regulatory advice

11 Member-only lounge with refreshments

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2019 CET and professional development

2019 sessions include:

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Peer discussion Cost (inclusive of VAT)

Format

• AOP members – free • Non-members – £95

Interactive

Target groups O, DO

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Time

CET points

6.15pm–9pm

applied for

Peer discussion is a great way to share ideas and reflect on different approaches. You will be presented with a range of new cases, clinical scenarios and ethical dilemmas to discuss in small groups with your peers.

Date and locations Leeds, Wednesday 20 March 2019 London, Wednesday 10 April 2019 Bristol, Wednesday 12 June 2019 2019 CET and professional development

Newcastle upon Tyne, Wednesday 17 July 2019

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Birmingham, Wednesday 4 September 2019 Manchester, Wednesday 23 October 2019 London, Wednesday 11 December 2019

It gave a collaborative perspective on very relevant cases and issues Jatindel Singh AOP member

new for 2019 Bookings will only be taken for these events a maximum of six months in advance.

Find out more and book all AOP events online at www.aop.org.uk/events

Legal seminars Cost (inclusive of VAT)

Format

• AOP members – free • Non-members – £95

Interactive

Target groups O

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Time

CET points

6pm–9.15pm

applied for

In a new format for 2019, these seminars will provide members with an opportunity to meet the AOP’s clinical and legal experts and gain a unique insight into how best to manage the many different risks associated with optometric practice.

With each seminar being a combination of sessions on clinical negligence and either employment matters or regulatory issues, these seminars are designed to provide the support and guidance needed to help protect yourself, your practice and your patients.

Dates and locations Clinical negligence and regulatory issues

Clinical negligence and employment matters

Belfast, Wednesday 6 March 2019

London, Wednesday 19 June 2019

Glasgow, Wednesday 18 September 2019

Swansea, Wednesday 20 November 2019

Ella Franci AOP Legal and Regulatory Director

new for 2019 Bookings will only be taken for these events a maximum of six months in advance.

Find out more and book all AOP events online at www.aop.org.uk/events

2019 CET and professional development

An unmissable opportunity to meet and engage with leading members of the AOP legal team

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Locum events Cost (inclusive of VAT)

Format

• AOP members – free

Interactive

Target groups

Time

O, CL

6pm–9.15pm

In partnership with

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CET points applied for

Delivered in partnership with Johnson & Johnson Vision, these events are tailored to the unique needs of locum practitioners and provide the opportunity to discuss scenarios that locums commonly face, including delegating tasks and ensuring equipment is safe to use.

Delegates will benefit from an interactive peer discussion, and enhance their skills with a clinical workshop with Johnson & Johnson Vision on the Secret life of tears.

These events are only open to AOP members who are registered with the AOP as a locum.

2019 CET and professional development

Dates and locations

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Cardiff, Wednesday 27 February 2019

Manchester, Wednesday 10 July 2019,

Birmingham, Wednesday 13 March 2019

Liverpool, Wednesday 11 September 2019

Southampton, Wednesday 3 April 2019

Exeter, Wednesday 2 October

Edinburgh, Wednesday 1 May 2019

Nottingham, Wednesday 6 November 2019

London, Wednesday, 5 June 2019

London, Wednesday 4 December 2019

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Bookings will only be taken for these events a maximum of six months in advance.

Find out more and book all AOP events online at www.aop.org.uk/events

A well-run, very informative, enjoyable evening, would definitely recommend Kirsten Ladner AOP member

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Professional development courses Cost (inclusive of VAT)

Format

• AOP member – £195 • AOP member in-house – £195 • Non member – £350

Interactive

Target groups O, DO

Location London

Time 9.30am–4.30pm

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CET points applied for

Our suite of professional development courses are designed to consolidate skills in a range of key areas. The full-day courses allow practitioners to learn effectively through small group workshops led by experts in the field.

2019 CET and professional development

Due to their popularity, in 2019 we are expanding to include two new courses, taking place at our office in London, and will also offer the courses as in-practice training for the whole team.

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If you are interested in running any of our professional development courses in-house at your practice, please contact events@aop.org.uk

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A refreshing day of discussion to transform your listening and communication skills. Excellent, inspiring and challenging Bridget Comiskey AOP Member

Find out more and book all AOP events online at www.aop.org.uk/events

Mastering workplace communication

London, Wednesday 27 March 2019

London, Wednesday 25 September 2019

Delegates will develop their ability to negotiate effectively and relate these skills to commonplace scenarios in everyday practice. Working in small groups, the facilitator will use evidence-based models to hone the practitioner’s approach in this important area of professional development.

This workshop will help delegates to understand the essential elements of effective communication in the workplace. Delegates will discuss common scenarios, understand how communication styles differ, and how communication can impact on team dynamics.

Managing effective teams

London, Sunday 24 November 2019

London, Sunday 12 May 2019

The ability to manage teams effectively alongside the day-to-day clinical responsibilities can be challenging for practitioners. Through a series of small group workshops, delegates will identify common issues and apply tried and tested methods to improve their approach to team management.

Developing and using confident behaviour Using common workplace scenarios as a basis for discussion, this workshop will introduce delegates to some tried and tested assertiveness and influencing techniques to help them balance their own needs in the workplace, with those of their patients and fellow practitioners.

2019 CET and professional development

Negotiation skills

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Therapeutics London Cost (inclusive of VAT)

Format

• AOP members – £315 • Non-members – £375

Interactive

Target groups

London, 22–23 September 2019

Date and location

O, TO

Delegates will experience: 11 Engaging keynote speakers 2019 CET and professional development

CET points applied for

This event will focus on the specialist area of therapeutics covering all competencies required for IP-qualified optometrists alongside a specialist peer discussion session.

The two-day event will also have general interactive CET points and will be of particular interest to practitioners contemplating or currently undertaking the therapeutics qualification, in addition to those delivering enhanced optical services.

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11 A range of hands-on skills workshops 11 CET across all therapeutics competencies including specialist peer discussion 11 Therapeutic management of a range of ocular diseases

Practical sessions and case discussions gave me different views and ways of prescribing AOP member

11 An opportunity to network with like-minded optometrists

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Find out more and book all AOP events online at www.aop.org.uk/events

Hospital Optometrists Annual Conference Cost (inclusive of VAT)

Target groups

• AOP member residential – £345* • AOP member non-residential – £200 • Non member residential – £395* • Non member non-residential – £245

O, TO

* Includes two nights’ (Friday/Saturday) accommodation.

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Format

Interactive

CET points

Date and location Belfast, 9–10 November 2019

applied for

A well-established clinical conference which all optometrists are welcome to attend. This event is organised by the AOP Hospital Optometrists Committee.

It focuses on challenges faced and managed in the hospital service, while providing extensively for the education needs of all practitioners.

Delegates can participate in:

HOAC is a brilliant showcase of modern hospital optometry book now

www.aop.org.uk/events

Thom Hamper AOP Member

2019 CET and professional development

11 Short paper presentations 11 Keynote lectures 11 Peer discussion groups (O, TO) 11 Clinical workshops 11 Poster competition 11 Trade exhibition 11 Gala dinner

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OT CET and VRICS As the official journal of the AOP, OT combines highly rated CET articles alongside in-depth science and business features, news and comment.

In 2018, OT commissioned a wide range of CET articles, providing AOP members with access to competencies in all of the core areas for optometrists and dispensing opticians, with additional coverage for contact lens opticians and therapeutic optometrists.

OT’s CET articles provide essential clinical content on engaging subjects throughout the year, complemented by OT’s visual recognition and identification of clinical signs (VRICS) features.

An extensive range of past articles are available in our clinical archive and are perfect for refreshing knowledge or as a study revision tool.

OT will deliver comprehensive CPD content on key topics to support the practitioner and wider practice team.

2019 CET and professional development

CET articles in 2019 to meet your GOC competency requirements include:

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11 NICE guideline 82: what does it mean for practitioners?

11 Post-operative complications of cataract surgery

11 Genomic medicine for inherited retinal disorders

11 Residual function in cortical vision loss

11 Keratoconus discharge management

11 Contact lenses for presbyopia – where are we now?

11 Preparation and adaptation: how to make your practice ASD friendly 11 Visual factors and reading difficulty

Find out more at www.aop.org.uk/ot/cet

OT multimedia in 2019

11 New CET video at least every two months 11 At least six CET points per year from video CET 11 Wide range of GOC competencies covered

11 Series of short skills guides aimed at those refreshing their skills or learning new ones 11 Webinars on a range of topics

AOP MEMBER, Practising safely in unfamiliar surroundings Webinar

2019 CET and professional development

11 Points for optometrists, dispensing opticians and therapeutic optometrists

The opportunity to be able to ask questions at the end was brilliant‌ I found the opinions of my peers very interesting. I have taken several points back to my practice.

More like this please

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GOC requirements 2019–2021

CET grants

With the new CET cycle starting in 2019, optometrists will need to ensure that they accrue 36 points over the next three years, covering eight core competencies.

CET grants are available annually to all optometrists who carry out GOS sight tests and have been on an ophthalmic list for at least six months of the claim year.

At least 18 points will need to be achieved by undertaking interactive activity, as well as attending a peer review or peer discussion session. Practitioners will also need to earn at least six of their CET points in each year of the cycle.

Optometrists who are on the performers list (in England) and the supplementary list (in Wales) must claim their grant through a GOS contractor. In Scotland and Northern Ireland the grants are claimed directly by each optometrist.

Therapeutic optometrists will need to complete an additional 18 points covering all specialist competencies.

The grant is paid in arrears, with each nation having their own claim period. Claims for CET undertaken in one year are usually made in the second half of the following year – but this can vary. Claim forms are available on our website, alongside our advice on making claims.

Find out more at www.aop.org.uk/cet-grant

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