New policies adopted, December 2009
After consultation, the Board has now adopted several new policies relating to its competence assurance activities. Key amongst these is the CPD Recertification Programme for Dispensing Opticians, which commences on 1 April 2010 and a revised Policy on Accreditation of CPD Activities for Dispensing Opticians which is effective immediately. The Board will be doing more work before finalising similar policies for optometrists.
The Board has also adopted the following related statements, guidelines and policies:
Policy on Dispensing Opticians Returning to the Workforce
Policy on Optometrists Returning to the Workforce
New policy for assessment of non-prescribed qualifications for dispensing opticians
At its meeting on 29 January 2010, the Board approved a new process for people who do not hold a prescribed qualification for registration as a dispensing optician. This process applies to all applications received on or after 1 April 2010. The policy document can be viewed here.
New fee structure
After consultation, the Board has also adopted a new fee structure, which will apply to all fees for applications relating to the period on and after 1 April 2010 (including APC fees for the 2010-2011 financial year).
Strategic Plan
In February 2009, the Board approved its first three year Strategic Plan. You can view this document here. The Board welcomes feedback, via its office, on the Strategic Plan.
Other Policies
The Board's Policy on Risk of Harm outlines the processes the Board will follow when considering whether a practitioner poses a risk of harm to the public.
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