College of Optometrists

17 January 2012 Return to news listings

Following the launch of the College of Optometrists’ Higher Qualifications Framework and learning outcomes for the Glaucoma Certificate and Higher Certificate, the College is pleased to announce that it has accredited the first two certificate courses in Glaucoma.

City University and Cardiff University are the first providers to have their courses accredited. Jacqueline Martin, Director of Education at the College, commented: “The accreditation follows an extensive review of the College’s Higher Qualifications and we are delighted that we are able to work in partnership with course providers to offer optometrists a more flexible and supported route to study.”

The College has started work on producing the learning outcomes for qualifications in Low Vision with the aim of accrediting a course in this area by the middle of 2012.

For more information about submitting a course for accreditation or the new Higher Qualifications framework: email hq@college-optometrists.org or visit the College website: www.college-optometrists.org/HQ  

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For further information please contact Zena Wigram, Head of Marketing and Communications. Telephone 020 7766 4342  Email zena.wigram@college-optometrists.org