Events & CPD

Your LOC are often asked to publicise CPD events and you will find a list below. Please note that inclusion of an event in this list does not imply any direct recommendation by the LOC.

“YAG Capsulotomy for Optometrists” – Online Teams Presentation by Modality Ophthalmology & Aston University: Tuesday 30th April 7.30pm. 1 CPD point available

Join the event here

“Effective Communication” – Newmedica Gloucester Brighouse Court: Tuesday 7th May 6.30pm – 8.15pm. 3 interactive CPD points available

This session will focus on the perioperative journey of a patient undergoing cataract surgery. For more information and registration see here

“Beyond Accreditation” – Presented by Dr Alexander Silvester – SpaMedica, Gloucester, GL2 4DH: Wednesday 15th May 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. 3 interactive CPD points available

This discussion workshop will look at cataract referral and post-operative processes with clinical complications from the largest NHS cataract provider in England. For more information and registration see here

Gloucestershire Retinal Education Group (GREG) Courses https://www.gregcourses.com/

The Gloucestershire Retinal Education Group (GREG) based at Cheltenham General Hospital have produced a series of courses aimed to help you develop and improve your knowledge in a variety of subjects within the ophthalmic sector. Details below.

Ophthalmic Specialty Short Courses £30 per course. (CPD available) https://www.gregcourses.com/online-ophthalmic-specialty-courses/

Each short course is packed with clinical pearls and has been developed specifically to support those working in the local optometry sector. Subjects available to date are: Progression of DR | Glaucoma and Glaucoma Mimics | Age-Related Macular Degeneration and OCT | Papilloedema or Pseudopapilloedema? | Common Vitreoretinal Conditions | Pigmented Fundus Lesions

For 2023 the following courses are also planned: Peripheral Retinal Lesions, Common Macular Conditions, Rare Macular Conditions and Myopia Management.

OCT Interpretation Modules – £300 per module. (CPD available) https://www.gregcourses.com/online-oct-interpretation-courses/

Each of these modules are designed to take 8 weeks and focus on the assessment and interpretation of OCT and associated images within common conditions that present in ophthalmology clinics. Guidance is offered on best practice for assessment of OCT and the key study and assessment areas are OCT feature recognition, diagnosis, treatment and management. Practice cases are included and within all modules, fundus images and other imaging modalities are included to aid in the assessment.

GREG in partnership with the University of Gloucestershire are offering the following courses beginning 4th September 2023. Application Deadline Friday 21st July 2023.

Foundation Degree in OCT
University Diploma in OCT Interpretation
Certificate of Higher Education in OCT Capture
Certificate of Higher Education in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening

For more information visit https://www.gregcourses.com/ or email ghn-tr.drsadministrator@nhs.net

CPD by Heidelberg Engineering Academy

The Heidelberg Engineering Academy invites you to explore the new Online CET Course Room, where you can find Continuing Education and Training (CET) through recorded webinars. The CET course room is designed for optometrists and dispensing opticians, and is free of charge. You can collect 1 CPD point for each online course.

Details of upcoming Virtual Academy Webinars are available here