Association of British Dispensing Opticians

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Association of British Dispensing
Opticians Godmersham, Kent
Michelle Derbyshire FBDO SMC(TECH) Head of ABDO
College Distance Learning Institute
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Awarding Body

• Association of British Dispensing Opticians
• (ABDO)
• Fellowship British Dispensing Opticians
• (FBDO)
• Register with regulatory body
• (GOC)
• Considerable knowledge and experience

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ABDO College

• Centre of Excellence
• Specialised and Expert
• Blended Learning
• Distance Learning Coursework
• Practise Based Learning
• Block Release Attendance

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Blended Learning - Features
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Blended Learning - Benefits

• Real Skills
• Relevance
• Employer Involvement
• Earn and Learn
• Reinforce Theory and Practical Knowledge
• Loyalty
• Portable

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Tailored to individual needs

• Collaboration
• Professional Bodies
• Individual Institutions
• Establish Training Facility in Country
• Distance Learning Coursework Supplied
• Experience at Work in Country
• Examinations Supplied

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Flexible Plan

• Individuals or Groups of Students
• Central European Hub
• No Capital Outlay
• No Institution Running Costs

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Dispensing Optician

• Features
• Interpret Prescriptions
• Fit and Supply
• Within Standards
• Benefits
• Reduced Error Rate
• Better Patient Experience
• Improved Efficiency
• Greater Profitability

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Theory Knowledge

• Communication Skills
• Professional Conduct
• Refractive Management
• Optical Appliances
• Contact Lenses
• Low Vision
• Ocular Examination and Technique
• Ocular Abnormalities

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Dispensing Optician How?

• Through Collaboration with the Association of
  British Dispensing Opticians
• Politics
• Structure
• Education
• Individually Tailored to Meet Country Needs

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Contact

• Sir Anthony Garrett
• tgarrett_at_abdo.org.uk

• Michelle Derbyshire
• mderbyshire_at_abdo.org.uk

ABDO Godmersham Park Godmersham Kent Canterbury CT
4 7ND England 0044 1227 733901
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Thank You