Training & Qualification for non-medical Ophthalmic Professionals

Ophthalmic Training & Qualification for non-medical ophthalmic workforce

This questionnaire aims to get a better understanding of how many non-medical ophthalmic professionals are interested in further ophthalmic training and qualification within the Common Clinical Competency Framework (OCCCF).

The OCCCF will provide recognised and standardised training for the non-medical ophthalmic Health Care Professionals (HCP's) with the aim to enable these professions to take on further tasks currently solely performed by medically trained Ophthalmologists . The training will focus on four key areas: Emergency Care, Cataract, Glaucoma and Medical Retina. For each clinical area three levels of competencies can be achieved, although the initial focus is on level 1 and level 2 training.

The overall aim of the OCCCF is to generate an upskilled ophthalmic workforce with a recognised and transferable skill set.

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* 1. You are:

Optometrist

Orthoptist

Ophthalmic nurse

Other profession (please specify)

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* 2. You are working:

In a hospital

Non hospital setting

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Are you interested to take part in further ophthalmic training within the OCCCF framework?

Yes

If no: Can you list the key points why not?

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* 4. To what qualification level are you interested to qualify to? Please tick the appropriate box, you can tick more than one box.

Level 1 - Diploma: training via online courses, qualified via workplace based assessments.

Level 2 - Certificate: training via online courses, qualified via workplace based assessments.

Level 3 - Master`s: academic in-house training at University, qualified via workplace assessments and academic examinations.

None

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* 5. Are you prepared to engage in online training or attend classes in your free time?

Yes, I am happy to use my free time to invest in training.

No, I am only interessted in further training during working hours or with the possibility to claim back time in lieu.

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* 6. Would you be willing to pay for the training?

Yes, for level 1 training only

Yes, for level 2 training only

Yes, for level 3 training only

Yes, for two levels

Yes, for all three levels

No, I would not be willing to pay for the training.

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* 7. To what level would you be prepared to pay training fees for online training to gain a diploma or certificate?

Up to £300

Up to £500

Up to £1000

More than £1000

Not at all

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* 8. To what level would you be prepared to pay training fees for academic training at University to gain a Master`s degree?

Up to £500

Up to £1000

Up to £2000

More than £2000

Not at all

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* 1. You are:

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* 2. You are working:

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* 3. Are you interested to take part in further ophthalmic training within the OCCCF framework?

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* 4. To what qualification level are you interested to qualify to? Please tick the appropriate box, you can tick more than one box.

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* 5. Are you prepared to engage in online training or attend classes in your free time?

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* 6. Would you be willing to pay for the training?

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* 7. To what level would you be prepared to pay training fees for online training to gain a diploma or certificate?

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* 8. To what level would you be prepared to pay training fees for academic training at University to gain a Master`s degree?

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* 9. Any other comment you would like to share with us?