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How OptoCET can work for you

As a global learning materials resource, OptoCET facilitates the continual professional development of eyecare professionals worldwide through access to CPD, Discussions, Tele-Medicine and Resources.

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    CET

    Each month, our team will approve and publish one or more articles to the site. Members are then able to view, print and download these articles for study before taking a short multiple choice online test. For each test passed, a member will gain one CET point. Subject to accreditation by each individual member's national organisation, these points can be used towards maintaining registration or accreditation as a registered eye care professional. Each article will be available online indefinitely, and each associated test for 3 months after publishing.

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    Discussions

    The Discussion boards are a great place for eye care professionals to keep in contact. Discuss interesting cases seen in practice, share knowledge and experience, access support when you need it and simply keep in touch!

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    Tele-Medicine

    Our new Tele-Medicine feature allows members to ask our clinical support team for help with individual cases seen in practice which the practitioner may not have encountered before. Our team will investigate all cases submitted and provide an individual response. Cases and resolutions are then posted to the Discussion forum, to enable other professionals to comment and learn. NB: All correspondance in Tele-Medicine is kept anonymous.

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    Resources

    The Resources section contains a variety of optometry and eye care resources available for immediate download and reference. Some examples of Resources available today include:
    • Differential Diagnosis sheets on: Sudden Vision Loss; Red Eye; Adult Onset Diplopia; Gradual Vision Loss; Hard Exudates and Drusen
    • 7 Online Lectures including: Glaucoma; Investigative Techniques; Low Vision, Ophthalmic Drugs, and more.
    • 5 Factsheets on effective patient/practitioner communication.
    • Extra resources including Ophthalmoscopy record sheets and Oculomotor Balance testing overview.

    About OptoCET

    OptoCET (previously known as TOAonline) was developed in 2008 in a collaboration between Tanzania Optometry Association and Aston University who continue to support the scheme as it evolves to provide global optometric online continuing education and training. The project is not-for-profit, and fits well with the University's commitment to social enterprise and community engagement.

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    Optician Magazine (UK) and the Community Eye Health Journal have also generously donated a large number of articles to the project which has allowed us to keep the system free of charge for all. The site also benefits from its affiliation with the African Council of Optometry (AFCO) who promote the site throughout Africa to ensure easy access to learning materials and CPD across the continent. Click here to read more about the history of the project since it began in 2008.

     
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