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Improving eye health and eye care through the provision of high quality Continuing Education and Training for all UK registered optometrists.

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Funding for Local CET Events

If you are part of a local optometric community or group and need some help to meet the costs of hiring a room or paying for lecturers or speakers for a local CET event, then you may be eligible for some financial support from DOCET.  Visit our Funding pages for details.  


Sanjay Patel
BSc(Hons),
MCOptom
Chairman,
DOCET

Welcome to the DOCET website, where you can access all our free CET resources including current material valid for CET points plus a fantastic archive of past video, audio and document resources to explore.

The latest new CET resource, 'Glaucoma' is now available online and dvds have been mailed to practising optometrists.  Follow the links to the CET Zone for more information and to view the film.

As we develop our online resources, please tell us if you would like to opt out of some or all postal distributions.  You can also opt in to receive email alerts when new DOCET material is available.  Click to complete the online form or fill in and return the freepost replycard sent out with the 'Glaucoma' mailing. 

The Optical Confederation recently published new 'Guidance on Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults' for optical practitioners and practices, and this complements the existing guidance issued by The College of Optometrists.

All the guidance, together with the free DOCET Safeguarding Children Level 1 online training package for optometrists, is available via the E-learning pages of this site.  DOCET is developing an additional online training module on safeguarding adults - watch this space for more details.

'OQ81', is out now and includes articles on subretinal implants and paperless practice management systems.  You can now listen to OQ in a variety of ways including as a free podcast, directly via the website, and as a free iPhone app.  You can also complete the MCQs for CET points via the website or direct from your iPhone. See the OQ pages on this site for more details.

We would be delighted to receive your feedback on the website or on any DOCET resources - you can email us at enquiries@docet.info.

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What's New

Latest news on retinal implants

Latest news on retinal implants

Read the latest news from the BBC about the use of retinal implants, as discussed in OQ81. Follow the links opposite to listen to our OQ81 interview with Professor Robert MacLaren.

 
Safeguarding Children

Safeguarding Children

Accredited, free e-learning in Safeguarding Children (Level 1), to help optometrists meet the requirements of PCTs and Health Boards. Go to the E-learning pages for more details and to access the free online training and related guidance.

 
DOCET OQ iPhone app

DOCET OQ iPhone app

Listen to 'Optometric Quarterly' and complete the MCQs on the move. Go to the OQ pages for more details and info on how to access the OQ app.

 
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CET-zone E-Learning Archive

Latest CET Resources

Glaucoma (C-18237)

Glaucoma (C-18237)

Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. This training programme defines the different types of glaucoma and the risk factors involved, providing expert advice on diagnosing, investigating, managing and treating this disease. A supporting PDF document also accompanies the training film.

View in the CET Zone

 
OQ81 (C-18631)

OQ81 (C-18631)

This edition of OQ includes a two-part feature on subretinal implants for retinitis pigmentosa and AMD, and an item on making the transition to a paperless practice management system, plus the regular Quarterly Review of current journals. (1 CET point)

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i-Instruments (C-16931)

i-Instruments (C-16931)

This interactive programme is designed to provide information and guidance to bring you up-to-date on some of the latest optometric devices available and to explain the benefits these technologies can bring to you and your patients.(4 CET points)

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See More: Dementia and Optometry (C-17405)

See More: Dementia and Optometry (C-17405)

This new resource helps optometrists to better understand dementia in the context of eye health in order to provide the best possible service to patients who are suffering from this debilitating condition. (2 CET points)

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