Professional &
clinical
Guidance, tools, and resources to support orthoptic practice, professional development, and clinical excellence.
Standards and guidance
Key professional standards, clinical guidelines, and best practice recommendations for safe and effective orthoptic practice.
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Clinical advisory groups
Our CAGs are the focus of expertise on a specific role within orthoptics, providing guidance and resources, and setting up CPD events.
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Non-Clinical Advisory Groups
Our nCAGs provide information and resources on non-clinical areas of interest to orthoptists.
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Apprenticeship hub
The Orthoptic Apprenticeship offers a practical route to becoming a qualified orthoptist by combining paid employment with structured learning.
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Practice-based learning
Information and tools to support clinical placements and hands-on learning experiences in orthoptic education.
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Support workforce hub
Our online hub centralises all the key information and resources for the entire orthoptic support team, including managers, making it easy to access everything you need in one convenient place.
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Leads Of the Orthoptic Profession (LOOP)
Ensuring that orthoptic services are managed safely and meet the needs of our patients.
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Research
Support, resources and networking opportunities for orthoptists engaging in research, from small-scale audits and service evaluations to large-scale research projects.
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Public health
Promoting the public health message in orthoptics, sharing good practice, and motivating and empowering colleagues to engage with the public health agenda.
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New graduate & preceptorship
Supporting orthoptists in the transition from student to autonomous practitioner.
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Education and Professional Development Committee
Promotes, oversees, and facilitates professional education, development and standards in orthoptics at all stages of training and professional practice.
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Supporting disabled learners
Guidance, resources, and initiatives to ensure disabled learners are supported and included throughout their orthoptic education and training.
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