24 Aug 2026 (Available)
Apply by: 27 Jul 2026
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Course overview
Module 2
Face to face teaching: 2 days at start of the module 2 (TBC)
Venue: University of Hertfordshire, College Lane Campus, Hatfield
IP Module 2 Face to Face teaching - Day 1
Practical sessions
- Foreign Body removal
- Lacrimal Syringing and Punctal Plugs
- Gonioscopy and 3 mirror lens
- Advanced slit lamp skills
- Bring your own cases for discussion
IP Module 2 Face to Face teaching - Day 2
Case discussion sessions
- Cases from A&E
- Glaucoma cases
- Red Eye Cases
- History Taking Cases
- Emergency Challenge team quiz
Lecture program IP Module 2 (online)
- Prescribing in special groups
- Prescribing in at risk groups
- Prescribing safely
- Legal and professional ethics
- Evidence based practice
- Glaucoma
- Classification of Glaucoma
- Investigation of Glaucoma
- Management of Glaucoma
- The management of blepharitis and dry eye
- Medications available to Optometrists
- The Management of Red Eye Conditions
- Integrating IP into practice
Assessment (Date TBC)
The University of Hertfordshire currently holds full GOC approval to provide the independent prescribing course.
Learning Outcomes
This course comprises learning outcomes defined by the General Optical Council (GOC). This is detailed in the GOC independent prescribing handbook which can be accessed here: Independent-prescribing-handbook-2008
Assessment
Module 2 Assessment (Date TBC)
Remote:
Patchwork text written submission
(Weighing 30%)
Face to Face:
Venue: University of Hertfordshire College Lane Campus, Hatfield
Key features computer-based assessment
(Weighting 40%)
OSCE stations (6 x 10-minute stations)
(Weighting 30%)
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Funding
£1,830.00
Why choose HERTS?
Excellent sector connections: we have extensive links with eight NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in Hertfordshire.
Links with over 98 NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in East Anglia and London regions.
Flexibility: we provide flexible study options to ensure you can fit CPD study around your busy professional and personal lives.
Location: the main University of Hertfordshire campus is 25 minutes from London with easy access by both road and rail services.
Course details
Course leader
Colin Davidson
Administrator
Viki Bylo
Telephone
01707 284800
Course delivery
on line, face-to-face and blended
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Prerequisites
The entry requirements for the course are set by the General Optical Council. You will need to have:
• A General Optical Council recognised undergraduate degree in Optometry.
• A current registration with the General Optical Council.
• Evidence of current experience. This should be in the area you intend to practice. It can be a supporting letter from an ophthalmologist, professional services manager or other person within the organisation you work for.
• Evidence of CET activity in your chosen area.
• Any relevant higher education qualification.
• Written confirmation of the type of clinical practice in the intended area.
• Identified a suitable ophthalmologist mentor
Please note, that to commence the clinical placement you must have been registered with the General Optical Council for at least two years.
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