CPD summary: Passport to Magnification
CPD title Passport to Magnification 1: EasyVision
CPD reference C-102382
Format Discussion workshop (interactive)
Brief description
Passport to Magnification 1: EasyVision: is a 60-90 minute, highly interactive discussion workshop that explores each of the major categories of magnification solutions that may be prescribed within the practice environment to enable practitioners to expand their range of services and equipment to patients living with sight loss and those needing additional assistance for specialised hobbies and tasks
After a brief introduction a variety of equipment will be provided to stimulate discussion.
The CPD will remain generic wherever possible and discuss the general attributes of magnification devices.
Following the one hour discussion, delegates are welcome to remain to discuss the sales and practice benefits of devices.
Passport to Magnification 1: EasyVision: is a 60-90 minute, highly interactive discussion workshop that explores each of the major categories of magnification solutions that may be prescribed within the practice environment to enable practitioners to expand their range of services and equipment to patients living with sight loss and those needing additional assistance for specialised hobbies and tasks
After a brief introduction a variety of equipment will be provided to stimulate discussion.
The CPD will remain generic wherever possible and discuss the general attributes of magnification devices.
Following the one hour discussion, delegates are welcome to remain to discuss the sales and practice benefits of devices.
Target professional groups Optometrist, Dispensing optician
Time taken to complete this CPD 1 hour
Number of CPD points 2
Domains and learning outcomes
Professionalism
Show care and compassion for your patients: to be able to understand the various methods of using light and magnification at practice level to be able to give functional advice on sight loss and for those patients needing additional light & magnification for tasks and hobbies.
Communication
Listen to patients and ensure they are at the heart of decisions made about their care: to be able to discuss the benefits and limitations of using light and magnification devices for functional tasks whether with or without sight loss.
Professionalism
Show care and compassion for your patients: to be able to understand the various methods of using light and magnification at practice level to be able to give functional advice on sight loss and for those patients needing additional light & magnification for tasks and hobbies.
Communication
Listen to patients and ensure they are at the heart of decisions made about their care: to be able to discuss the benefits and limitations of using light and magnification devices for functional tasks whether with or without sight loss.
