Training Clinics and Centres
In order to develop the skills of Optometrists around the country, NES is establishing regional training centres and clinics to provide support. These form a key part of the NES Optometry Strategy
Teach and Treat Clinics are a new development for Optometry. They give community Optometrists the opportunity to manage and treat patients under the close personal supervision of an Ophthalmologist whilst at the same time providing first class patient care for patients presenting with acute eye problems. The training is designed to increase the Optometrist's exposure to acute conditions and work through the differential diagnosis to a management plan agreed with the Ophthalmologist. Initial feedback from Optometrists, patients and the teaching Ophthalmologists has all been very positive.
Training centres run hands-on workshops in small groups. Courses directly support practitioners to improve the community eyecare that they provide. The main focus is on clinical skills, reflective practice and peer review.
The Primary Training Clinics/Centres will be located in:
| Region | Training Unit |
|---|---|
South East Region
|
Edinburgh, Lothian Teach and Treat Clinic (LOTT) |
West Region
|
Glasgow, Stobhill Hospital & Gartnavel General Hospital |
East Region
|
Dundee, Ninewells Hospital, Optometry Clinical Skills Centre |
North Region
|
Aberdeen, Royal Infirmary & Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin |
