New in EyecareFAQ, you’ll find an infographic to share on the subject of 'what to do if you are not happy with your new glasses'.

Get involved with EyecareFAQ, ABDO’s campaign to help consumers learn more about looking after their eyes, and the role of the registered dispensing optician.

You can use any of the EyecareFAQ answers, images and infographics on your own blog or website. Follow, like and share these useful resources on your practice and personal social media channels, to help the public learn about eyecare and promote the role of the registered dispensing optician.

You can find EyecareFAQ at:

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• www.pinterest.com/eyecarefaq
• www.google.com/+eyecarefaq 
• www.twitter.com/eyecareFAQ
• www.instagram.com/eyecarefaq

or visit the EyecareFAQ section of the ABDO website and promote the role of the registered dispensing optician.

ABDO College offers a choice of two distance learning courses on the route to becoming a qualified dispensing optician:

Option 1
A two-year Foundation Degree course followed by a third year BSc Degree course in Ophthalmic Dispensing – leading to BSc (Hons) and the ABDO Level 6 FBDO qualifications.

Option 2
A three-year diploma course in Ophthalmic Dispensing – leading to the ABDO Level 6 FBDO qualification.

Course features

• Combines academic and work-based learning
• 32 weekly distance learning units in each academic year
• Four weeks block release at Godmersham in each academic year
• Block release accommodation can be provided
• Year 1 courses will commence in September 2016

Entry requirements

• Grade C or above GCSE in English, mathematics, science and two other subjects, including evidence of recent learning
• Applicants must be working in practice as a trainee dispensing optician for a minimum of 30 hours per week and havethe support of their employer

For further information and application forms please contact the ABDO College Courses Team on 01227 738 829 (Option 1) or email info@abdocollege.org.uk

Featured in the June 2016 issue of Re:View there are several articles that outline the choices available to students on the route to becoming a qualified dispensing optician.

There’s a choice between diploma and Foundation Degree/BSc (Hons) courses, with flexibility to switch courses based on your individual abilities and/or lifestyle demands.

In the profile feature on Jessica Murphy we hear how the degree programme completely changed her views of so many things and we publish an overview of her research into Charles Bonnet Syndrome.

Since its inception Jo Underwood has been the figurehead of ABDO College and in her interview she outlines the milestones of her career and her wishes for the future of optical education.

A comprehensive education programme focused on driving up skill levels among the non-regulated workforce within the optical sector

WCSM courses range from Level 2 Optical Support to Level 4 Optical Technicians (and soon to be available a Level 4 Diploma for Optical Assistants). The programme also includes Fast Track Technician Training for FBDOs.

WCSM courses now available from ABDO College:

• Level 2 & Level 3 Optical Support
• Level 2 & Level 3 Diploma in Optical Retail Skills
• Level 2 & Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Spectacles
• Level 4 Diploma for Optical Assistants*
• Level 4 Diploma for Optical Technicians
• Fast Track Technician Training for FBDOs

Qualifications Accredited in Scotland

• Level 5 & Level 7 Certificate in Optical Care

For further information and application forms, or to request a copy of the WCSM Courses Prospectus, please call the courses team at ABDO College 01227 738 829 (Option 1) or email info@abdocollege.org.uk

*New course soon to be available