OPTOMETRY2016-17 COURSE BROCHURE

Contents

Welcome 1Primary Care Glaucoma 2Lifestyle and the Eye 4Core Clinical Skills 8First Aid 10Training by Region 12PAL Network 14LaMP 16E-learning 18Advanced Clinical Skills and Therapeutics 20How to Book 22

NES Optometry Team

Louise MaddenTutor

Pam RobertsonTutor

Dr Janet PooleyDirector

Christine JeffreyProject Coordinator

Tracey Sahraie Tutor

Lesley Rousselet Tutor

Kathy MorrisonTutor

Pam McClean Tutor

Lisa Cowan Tutor

Helen CourtTutor

Kathleen GalbraithCourse Administrator

Welcome

We’ve run more courses than ever before in 2016 and you have been attending in your hundreds. It’s been great to see so many new faces and such enthusiasm from you all. We won’t be resting on our laurels though, and we’ve been working hard to develop a whole new programme of training well into 2017.

Our team has reduced in size this year with Donald Cameron retiring and Laura Sweeney moving into a permanent teaching position at GCU; both will be missed and we wish them well with their new endeavours. There will be new opportunities if you are interested in working with us, so look out for information in the next few months. Twitter and Facebook are good ways to keep up to date, but we will also send out alerts in our monthly newsletter.

“Lifestyle and the Eye” is one of our new programmes. We have developed training as diverse as mental health, occupational visual requirements and smoking. A mix of webinars, courses and events will enhance this exciting and relevant training.

We’ll still be running courses to support glaucoma referral this year with an additional focus on long-term management. We’re working with patients and the IGA, with plenty of interaction and discussion. Don’t forget that the glaucoma e-learning programmes are still available if you want some additional training.

There’s been more demand than ever for the Teach and Treat clinics so if you are considering attending please get in touch with your local clinic in plenty of time. The LOTT clinic in Edinburgh still has good availability.

As always the majority of our course bookings are through Portal. Places on some courses are limited but if demand is high we will run additional dates, so do put your name onto the waiting list if the course is full. Unfortunately, we have had a growing number of people failing to attend courses. Our terms and conditions allow us to charge for non-attendance and from this September we will be applying a fee if you have not cancelled your booked place a minimum of 48 hours before the event. Bookings must be cancelled via Portal.

I look forward to seeing many of you at the annual conference in Stirling in September. Otherwise please feel free to email any comments, suggestions or queries about the NES training as I’m always very keen to hear your feedback.

Dr Janet Pooley

Next year’s training courses focus on our patients

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PRIMARYCAREGLAUCOMA

This course is designed to help you provide the best possible care to your glaucoma patients in a primary care setting.

This course is designed to help you provide the best possible care to your glaucoma patients in a primary care setting. You will listen to a patient talk you through their journey, from diagnosis to living with glaucoma on a daily basis. Driving with glaucoma will also be covered, including your DVLA responsibilities and learn about your responsibilities regarding the DVLA and informing patients who drive with glaucoma. Understand the compliance issues faced by patients and why punctal occlusion is important. There will also be a hands-on demo of the dropper aids available and a discussion about local support groups available followed by case discussions.

Primary Care Glaucoma

DAY DATE TIME TYPE VENUE LOCATION CET

TUE 11/10/2016 1800-2030 Lecture + Discussion Workshop

2CQ Glasgow 2

WED 12/10/2016 1800-2030 Lecture + Discussion Workshop

ADEC Aberdeen 2

TUE 08/11/2016 1800-2030 Lecture + Discussion Workshop

MacDonald Education Centre Ayr 2

MON 14/11/2016 1800-2030 Lecture + Discussion Workshop

Centre for Health Science Inverness 2

THU 17/11/2016 1800-2030 Lecture + Discussion Workshop

Clinical Skills Centre Dundee 2

TUE 22/11/2016 1800-2030 Lecture + Discussion Workshop

King's Arms Hotel Melrose 2

MON 28/11/2016 1800-2030 Lecture + Discussion Workshop

Westport Edinburgh 2

FOOD AND REGISTRATION AVAILABLE 1800–1830Please try and book onto the course even if it is already full, if there’s enough interest we will endeavour to add more dates.

Course organiser:Pam McClean

BOOK NOW ON PORTAL: WWW.PORTAL.SCOT.NHS.UK

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LIFESTYLE AND THE EYE

Lifestyle and the Eye

This extensive programme will cover how our lifestyle can affect vision and eye health. The importance of the optometrist’s role in recognising these issues and how they may then manage them, will be discussed.

The course will be divided into four modules:

• The Mind’s Eye

• Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

• When Working Eyes Are Smiling

• A Feast for the Eyes

Each module will include an introductory webinar(s), online peer discussion(s) and face-to-face workshops at various locations around Scotland.

Attendance on this programme will enable you to:

1. Recognise systemic and ocular manifestations of a number of conditions of modern living and form an effective management plan.

2. Recognise the ocular side effects of treatments for a number of conditions of modern living.

3. Communicate to patients, their carers and other healthcare professionals about their condition.

4. Signpost patients to the correct healthcare pathway in order to receive correct management of their condition.

(Specific learning objectives for each element of the programme will be detailed on Portal.)

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The four modules are:

1. The Mind’s Eye: Sept-Nov 2016

An awareness of psychiatric illness in the community and how optometrists can become involved in recognising such illnesses, as well as the ocular manifestations and the ocular side effects of treatments for psychiatric disease.

DAY DATE TIME TYPE VENUE LOCATION CET

MON 26/09/2016 1930-2030 Webinar Part 1 Online - 1

THU 06/10/2016 1930-2030 Webinar Part 2 Online - 1

MON 17/10/2016 1930-2100 Online Peer Discussion Online - 3

THU 20/10/2016 1800-2030 Lecture + Workshop Westport Edinburgh 4

WED 09/11/2016 1800-2030 Lecture + Workshop Stirling Court Hotel Stirling 4

MON 21/11/2016 1800-2030 Lecture + Workshop ADEC Aberdeen 4

WED 30/11/2016 1800-2030 Lecture + Workshop 2CQ Glasgow 4

2. Smoke gets in your Eyes: Jan-March 2017

This course will cover the effects of smoking on visual health and give you guidance on signposting patients to relevant professionals to help with smoking cessation.

DAY DATE TIME TYPE VENUE LOCATION CET

THU 26/01/2017 1930-2030 Webinar Online - 1

THU 09/02/2017 1930-2100 Online Peer Discussion Online - 3

WED 15/02/2017 1800-2030 Lecture + Workshop Centre for Health Science Inverness 4

THU 23/02/2017 1800-2030 Lecture + Workshop Education Centre Dumfries 4

MON 06/03/2017 1800-2030 Lecture + Workshop 2CQ Glasgow 4

THU 23/03/2017 1800-2030 Lecture + Workshop Clinical Skills Centre Dundee 4

MON 27/03/2017 1800-2030 Lecture + Workshop Education Centre Melrose 4

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3. When Working Eyes Are Smiling: May-July 2017A review of occupational issues affecting visual health, including visual displays, stress and working positions and the effects of outdoor working will all be covered.

DAY DATE TIME TYPE VENUE LOCATION CET

THU 04/05/2017 1930–2030 Webinar Online - 1

WED 24/05/2017 1930-2100 Online Peer Discussion Online - 3

MON 05/06/2017 1800–2030 Lecture + Workshop Centre for Health Science Inverness 4

THU 15/06/2017 1800–2030 Lecture + Workshop Clinical Skills Centre Dundee 4

THU 22/06/2017 1800–2030 Lecture + Workshop Queen Margaret Education Centre

Dunfermline 4

TUE 27/06/2017 1800–2030 Lecture + Workshop 2CQ Glasgow 4

4. A Feast for the Eyes? Sept-Nov 2017

A course on how nutritional issues can affect eye health, including obesity, anorexia and bulimia as well as specific nutritional deficiencies and their ocular manifestations.

DAY DATE TIME TYPE VENUE LOCATION CET

THU 14/09/2017 1930–2030 Webinar Online - 1

MON 25/09/2017 1930–2030 Webinar Online - 1

MON 16/10/2017 1930-2100 Online Peer Discussion Online - 3

THU 19/10/2017 1800–2030 Lecture + Workshop Westport Edinburgh 4

THU 26/10/2017 1800–2030 Lecture + Workshop Clinical Skills Centre Dundee 4

WED 08/11/2017 1800–2030 Lecture + Workshop Stirling Court Hotel Stirling 4

MON 20/11/2017 1800–2030 Lecture + Workshop ADEC Aberdeen 4

WED 29/11/2017 1800–2030 Lecture + Workshop 2CQ Glasgow 4

Course organisers: Pam Robertson, Helen Court & Tracey Sahraie

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CORECLINICALSKILLS

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Location: West of Scotland Teach and Treat (WOScOTT)

Date: 08/09/2016

Time: 0830-1700 (full day course)

Spaces: Maximum of 12

Aims and ObjectivesThis full day of interactive workshops is designed to improve confidence in core clinical skills including slit lamp and indirect ophthalmoscopy, contact tonometry, disc assessment, visual field analysis and pachymetry.

This course will be set at a level to develop clinical skills and is ideal for those returning to work after a career break.

Please note that due to the small numbers available for this course, you will be required to fill out a questionnaire upon booking your place to ensure this is the best NES course for you and to tailor training accordingly.

CET Points15 general interactive points plus an additional 4 distance learning CET points on completion of the glaucoma e-learning pack including risk factors, IOP, disc damage and visual field assessment.

Learning Outcomes1) To measure intraocular pressure by means of

contact tonometry.

2) To understand the use of pachymetry.

3) To be able to carry out an anterior eye examination by means of slitl amp bimiscroscopy.

4) To assess visual fields with regards to glaucoma and to determine when referral is appropriate.

Core Clinical Skills

Course organiser:Louise Madden

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FIRST AIDThe Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is designed for anyone who needs to be an emergency first aider in an Optometry Practice.

Target AudienceThe course is available to all optometric staff: receptionists, optical assistants, DOs, practice managers and optometrists.

Duration1 day

Certificate validity 3 years (annual refresher training recommended).

Assessment Multiple choice questions and practical demonstration.

BookingBooking is not on Portal.

Navigate to the Emergency First Aid page under Courses on the NES website for links to book.

DAY DATE TIME TYPE VENUE LOCATION

WED 05/10/2016 0900–1630 Workshop Centre for Health Science Inverness

MON 10/10/2016 0900–1630 Workshop Westport Edinburgh

THU 13/10/2016 0900–1630 Workshop DDEC Dundee

TUE 18/10/2016 0900–1630 Workshop 2CQ Glasgow

TUE 25/10/2016 0900–1630 Workshop ADEC Aberdeen

MON 31/10/2016 0900–1630 Workshop Alexander Fleming Education Centre

Kilmarnock

TUE 01/11/2016 0900–1630 Workshop Westport Edinburgh

THU 10/11/2016 0900–1630 Workshop 2CQ Glasgow

TUE 15/11/2016 0900–1630 Workshop Broxden Dental Centre Perth

MON 21/11/2016 0900–1630 Workshop Education Centre Dumfries

WED 23/11/2016 0900–1630 Workshop ADEC Aberdeen

TUE 29/11/2016 0900–1630 Workshop Old Gala House Galashiels

http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/education-and-training/by-discipline/optometry/courses-and-e-learning/emergency-first-aid.aspx

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PAL NETWORK

The Peer Assisted Learning Network is continuing to grow across Scotland and there are a number of groups meeting 2-3 times a year to discuss issues, present cases and learn from each other’s experiences.

This is an interesting way to network, get feedback and support from colleagues and most importantly improve your knowledge to help your patients.

The PAL Network:

• Supports local peer discussion/review groups.

• Provides GOC approved cases to discuss.

• Provides trained facilitators to support each group and help manage CET applications with the GOC.

We are so pleased with the enthusiasm of the optometrists participating, here’s some of the feedback received this year!

If you are interested in joining or setting up your own group please register your interest here:http://goo.gl/forms/yFgLCiffx7

Or if you have any questions please email:pal.network@nes.scot.nhs.uk

01382 383310

PAL NETWORK

Here’s some of the feedback we’ve received in 2016:

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Course organiser:Kathleen Galbraith

“ Initially felt nervous but learned a lot from others and also was able to contribute. Looking forward to next one!”

“ Being a relatively newly qualified optometrist, it can be daunting to give opinions at peer discussions. Having joined the PAL Network through NES not only provided me with CET points, it provided me with a place to learn and grow as a practitioner through in depth discussion with the more experienced peers within my group and to take away various management approaches to many situations.

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“ Although qualified for 13 years, I was very nervous about attending PAL network because I didn’t know anyone else but I met with a small group of optometrists and facilitator and we all got along very well.

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“ All in all a very pleasant but instructive evening.”

LaMP

The aim of this programme is to help you acquire knowledge of leadership and management and raise your awareness of how this might influence your practice.

Leadership and Management Programme

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Why is Leadership and Management Training needed?With an increasingly aging population and continued financial pressures, eye care services need to continue to adapt and evolve. Eye care professionals will need to draw on more than their clinical and technical skills alone. The LaMP programme has been designed by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) to help and support individuals as they develop a range of personal and professional skills and behaviours which will contribute to their effectiveness as a clinician and the improved quality of their services.

What does it involve?

Is this course for me?This course is designed for both optometrists and dispensing opticians – with any level of experience.

Course organiser:Helen Court

How to book?Step 1: Register for a LaMP account at www.lamp.nes.scot.nhs.uk

Step 2: Activate your account via the verification e-mail.

Step 3: Login to your account to book your preferred dates/location.

Step 4: A new window will open from Portal to allow you to complete your booking.

Note: Workshop 1 and 2 are connected and must be booked together. Add workshop 1 to your basket and complete the booking, the basket will automatically add Workshop 2.

If you have any issues with the LaMP Programme then please contact learning@nes.scot.nhs.uk

COURSE TITLE DAY DATE TIME TYPE VENUE LOCATION CET

LaMP (Workshop 1) TUE 07/02/2017 0830–1600 Workshop 2CQ Glasgow

20LaMP (Workshop 2) TUE 09/05/2017 0830–1600 Workshop 2CQ Glasgow

LaMP (Workshop 1) TUE 14/03/2017 0830–1600 Workshop Westport Edinburgh20

LaMP (Workshop 2) TUE 06/06/2017 0830–1600 Workshop Westport Edinburgh

LaMP (Workshop 1) TUE 05/09/2017 0830–1600 Workshop Hilton Treetops Hotel Aberdeen20

LaMP (Workshop 2) TUE 05/12/2017 0830–1600 Workshop Hilton Treetops Hotel Aberdeen

*Please note, attendance at both workshops is required.

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E-LEARNING

In 2015 NES Optometry worked closely with the RNIB and Scottish Autism. These charities were keen to consider how to engage more individuals with complex needs, such as autism and learning disability, with Optometry.

In support of this collaboration, NES Optometry now have several learning resources available:

• An e-learning resource “Simple steps for testing of individuals with complex needs”. The 2 modules utilise footage from the RNIB’s Bridge to Vision project. The first is beneficial for all practice staff to work through. The second is aimed at clinical testing, so ideal for Optometrists and DOs.

• Two recorded talks from experts in the field:o Dr Julie-Anne Little, Ulster University, discussing

“Effective eye testing for children with ASD”, and, o Dr David Simmons, Glasgow University, on the

topic of “Sensory Sensitivities & Vision in Autism”.

These resources are currently available through Portal.

Completing in-course exercises for 1 Interactive CET point; or just the MCQs for 1 CET point.

Course organiser:Lesley Rousselet

E-LEARNING

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ADVANCEDCLINICAL SKILLSAND THERAPEUTICS

These courses are for community-based qualified or near-qualified, independent prescribing optometrists or experienced optometrists working within local enhanced eye health networks.

This discussion workshop is for community-based qualified or near-qualified independent prescribing optometrists or optometrists working within local enhanced eye health networks. The course will cover aspects of diagnosis and management of anterior eye disease, with emphasis on differential diagnosis, communication, and prescribing options. There will be clinical scenarios to discuss and an opportunity to put your prescribing to practice.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop you should be able to:

1. Understand the investigation and management options for a patient presenting with red eye.

2. Understand the process of formulating a differential diagnosis and choosing a treatment accordingly.

3. Identify a variety of anterior eye conditions and choose an appropriate treatment and follow up plan for them.

4. Reflect on your own and others prescribing decisions and identify areas for future improvement and development.

Advanced Clinical Skills and Therapeutics Day

There will be the opportunity to enhance your skills in hands-on workshops and there will be updates on therapeutic topics from specialist speakers. For further details and to reserve a place, see portal.

COURSE TITLE DAY DATE TIME TYPE VENUE LOCATION CET

Practical Prescribing MON 03/10/2016 0930–1630 Workshop Eye OPD, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Aberdeen3

Practical Prescribing THU 03/11/2016 1800–2030 Workshop Clinical Skills Centre Dundee 3

Practical Prescribing WED 18/01/2017 1800–2030 Workshop Westport Edinburgh 3

Practical Prescribing TUE 24/01/2017 1800–2030 Workshop 2CQ Glasgow 3

Advanced Clinical Skills + Therapeutics

SUN 20/11/2016 0930–1630 Various Eye OPD, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Aberdeen12

Advanced Clinical Skills + Therapeutics

SUN 05/03/2017 0930–1630 Various WOSCOTT Glasgow12

IP Conference SUN 14/05/2017 0900–1700 Various Stirling Court Hotel Stirling TBC

Clinical Governance (IP qualified only)

THU 08/09/2016 1800–2030 Discussion Workshop

Clinical Skills Centre Dundee

6Significant Event Analysis (IP qualified only)

THU 22/09/2016 1800–2030 Peer Review Clinical Skills Centre Dundee

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Course organisers: Pam Robertson & Tracey Sahraie

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Practical Prescribing Workshops

Course Bookings Open Portal is the NES online course booking system, allowing you to search for, select and book our NES Optometry courses. The system is supported by email, SMS and MMS technologies so that you get remindersabout your course booking. Our new WebApp means that you can now book up via your iPhone or iPad. It is designed to work on all mobile platforms.

The Portal allows you to track and manage your training personally and to run a report that will list your training record and course certificates. It also allows us to evaluate our courses via online questionnaires so that we can continually improve the training we are offering in the light of your feedback. If you have any queries about the booking system, then please do not hesitate to get in contact.

We’d be delighted to hear your views and to help you get started.

Book via NES Portal: www.portal.scot.nhs.uk

Teach and treat

Lothian Optometry Teach and Treat Clinic (LOTT) – Edinburgh Lauriston Building Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9HALOTT@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

West of Scotland Teach and Treat Clinic (WOSCOTT) – Glasgow Stobhill Hospital 133 Balornock Road Glasgow G21 3UWwoscott@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Grampian Optometry Teach and Treat Clinics (Aberdeen & Elgin) Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Cornhill Road Foresterhill Aberdeen AB25 2ZNnhsg.teachandtreat@nhs.net

How to Book

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Dr Janet PooleyProgramme Director – Optometry0131 656 3226janet.pooley@nes.scot.nhs.uk

Christine JeffreyProject Coordinator0131 656 3257christine.jeffrey@nes.scot.nhs.uk

NHS Education for Scotland102 West PortEdinburghEH3 9DN

www.nes.scot.nhs.uk

For more information, including details of our other optometry courses running across Scotland, feedback or comments please contact us:

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