why do we consider professionalism
- Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)
Optometry graduates should have:
– an understanding of the expectations and responsibilities of entering a regulated healthcare profession
– an awareness of the legal, ethical, and commercial restraints and constraints within which optometry operates and be able to:
– demonstrate an appropriate professional attitude in their professional
and private lives - The concept of Professionalism is increasing in importance in healthcare settings
- To keep you on the register
define professionalism
the combination of all the qualities that are
connected with trained and skilled people
define professional
a person who has the type of job that needs a high level of education and training
what is the definition of professionalism in optometry
the college of optometrists define professionalism in optometry as:
An optometrist who is honest and
knowledgeable, acting ethically in the
best interests of patients through:
- applying own knowledge and improving competence and critical judgment
- communicating effectively with patients, colleagues, other health professionals and the wider community
- actively following professional guidance.
what are the GOC standards of practice
1) Listen to patients and ensure that they are at the
heart of the decisions made about their care
2) Communicate effectively with your patients
3) Obtain valid consent
4) Show care and compassion for your patients
5) Recognise, and work within, your limits of competence
6) Conduct appropriate assessments, examinations, treatments and referrals under supervision
7) Maintain adequate patient records
8) Ensure that supervision is undertaken
appropriately and complies with the law
9) Work collaboratively with your peers, tutors,
supervisors or other colleagues in the interests
of patient
10) Protect and safeguard patients, colleagues, and others from harm
11) Ensure a safe environment for your patients
12) Show respect and fairness to others and do
not discriminate
13) Maintain confidentiality and respect your patients’ privacy
14) Maintain appropriate boundaries with others
15) Be honest and trustworthy
16) Do not damage the reputation of your
profession through your conduct
17) Respond to complaints effectively
18) Be candid when things have gone wrong
In which institutions were optometry training courses granted degree status in 1964/5?
- Aston university
- University of Bradford
- Cardiff
- City university
- Manchester
degree status awarded at Glasglow in 1970
What is the GOC
We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our purpose is to protect
the public by promoting high standards of education, performance and conduct
amongst opticians. We currently register around 29,000 optometrists, dispensing
opticians, student opticians and optical businesses.
When was the GOC created
1958
What is the college of optometrists
The professional, scientific, and examining body for optometry in the UK, working for
the public benefit.
A society where policymakers and the public understand the unique role optometrists play
in providing the nation’s eye care, and recognize membership of the College as the guarantee of the best clinical and ethical standards from practitioners who put the welfare of the patients before all other considerations.
Raising standards of optometric education and practice by providing the necessary evidence base and by supporting our members in their professional development so they deliver the highest quality of eye care for the benefit of the public.
When was the college of optometrists formed
1980 based in Knaresborough place, Earl’s court.
relocated to 41-42 craven street, near Trafalgar square in 1997
The college of optometrists was formed between which organisations and when
- In 1979
Merged the following:
- The British Optical Association
- The worshipful company of spectacle makers
- The Scottish association of opticians
What is the College of optometrists scheme of registration
The route to GOC registration as an optometrist for the majority of people.
stage 1: assessed by a college-appointed assessor
stage 2: different assessor then looks at routine clinical work, contact lens work and overarching competencies
once through stage 1 and 2 take OSCE
Pass OSCE then can apply for registration with GOC
What does OSCE stand for
objective structured clinical examination
Where is an OSCE taken and how is it structured
- Taken at an assessment centre (GMC facility in Manchester or RCGP facility in London).
- 17 stations each 5 minutes duration
- 14 count towards the result
- 2 stations are pilot station (don’t count, dont know whoch ones are pilot stations)
- 1 rest station
What are some examples of stations that could come up in OSCE
- retinoscopy
- focimetry
- indirect ophthalmoscopy
- communication with patients and fellow practitioners
- contact lens complications
What is the association of optometrists
- Provide a defence service for optometrists
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Will represent an optometrist in cases of action being taken against them
- Offer continuing education and training
- Chief Executive is Adam Sampson
What is the federation of ophthalmic and dispensing opticians (FODO)
- represents eye care providers and registered optician in business in the UK and Ireland.
What is the association of British dispensing opticians (ABDO)
- Awarding body for dispensing qualification
- ADBO College at Godmersham
- Lobbying body for dispensing opticians
- Offers CET provision
What is the royal college of ophthalmologists
The College acts as the voice of the profession, we set the curriculum and examinations for trainee ophthalmologists, provide training in eye surgery, maintain standards in the practice of ophthalmology, and promote research and advance science in the specialty. Ophthalmologists are at the forefront of eye health services because of their extensive training and experience
What is the optical confederation
A coalition of five optical bodies:
* Association of British Dispensing Opticians
* Association of Contact Lens Manufacturers
* Association of Optometrists
* Federation of Manufacturing Opticians
* Federation of Ophthalmic and Dispensing Opticians
- The Optical Confederation (OC) represents the 13,000 optometrists, 6,000 dispensing opticians, and 7,000 optical businesses in the UK who
provide high-quality and accessible eye care services to the public.
What is the local committee support unit (LOCSU)
- 80 local optical committees in the UK
- based in Bradford LOC area
- funded by GOC sight test fees
- represents optometrists ad dispensing opticians locally
- provides support and advice for LOCs
