Ophthalmology ACP - paediatrics

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Really encouraging words from one of our recent graduates Ewa Witowska-Jeleń about the impact of studying for her Master's with us! Thank you Ewa, it was a pleasure to support you through your studies.

Being a graduate of this prestigious university is a continuous source of pride for me Being a graduate of this prestigious university is a continuous source of pride for me Ewa Witowska-Jeleń Graduate MMedSci Vision and Strabismus 2023 Vision and Strabismus graduate Ewa is an orthoptist in Poland, with over 25 years of professional experience. Studying this masters remotely allowed ...

Excellent to be with Ophthalmology ACP - paediatrics student Zabila Khan in the UAE for the ESO 2025 conference - congratulations on chairing a great session today on tricky paediatric eye conditions.

https://internationalorthoptics.org/2025/01/27/ioa-celebrates-50th-annual-general-meeting-and-symposium/

Looking forward to the IOA symposium todat where our very own Professor Helen Davis, student Kate Hon and alumni Jonathan Drury are among a great line up of speakers, starting at 2pm!

IOA Celebrates 50th Annual General Meeting and Symposium - International Orthoptic Association IOA Celebrates 50th Annual General Meeting and Symposium The International Orthoptic Association (IOA) is proud to announce its 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Symposium, set to take place on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, as a virtual webinar. This year’s theme, “Expanding Horizons in Orth...

Immensely proud of our MMedSci graduates!
- The 1st ever ACPs -helping to improve access&response in children's eye care
- Our &Strabismus graduates - having great impact for Orthoptic patients nationally &globally

https://theconversation.com/elton-john-loses-sight-after-eye-infection-how-to-avoid-them-and-what-to-do-if-you-get-one-244709

Our course leader Charlotte Codina talks eye infections and steps to help avoid them in The Conversation UK

Elton John loses sight after eye infection – how to avoid them and what to do if you get one Sir Elton John has been left with limited vision in one eye following a serious eye infection.

Attention Orthoptists, Optometrists & Ophthalmic nurses in the North East and Yorkshire!! For those of you interested in progressing to advanced practitioner status - ready for our September 2025 intake on this course...

**The application process for organisations within North East and Yorkshire to apply for the NHS England funding to train advanced practitioners in 2025/26 has now opened until 28th March 2025.**

To apply for the NHS England Advanced Practitioner support, please click here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO4_YupWCsqEhEr1e6OzfH7PpUOE5CTDhLMlhaU1VNR1FMSlFHMjRHWTY2Ty4u&route=shorturl

More information on the offer, including details of the training grant, can be found in the North East and Yorkshire Faculty for Advancing Practice handbook as well as the clinical salary support guidance: https://advanced-practice.hee.nhs.uk/the-centre-for-advancing-practice/regional-faculty-for-advancing-practice-north-east-and-yorkshire/north-east-and-yorkshire-faculty-for-advancing-practice-handbook/

North East and Yorkshire Faculty for Advancing Practice Handbook - Advanced Practice North East and Yorkshire Faculty for Advancing Practice About the North East and Yorkshire Faculty The North East & Yorkshire […]

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Join us next Thursday for our Advanced Clinical Practice Webinar.

We'll update you on advanced practice, including Ophthalmology subspecialties, what’s needed to further progress advanced practice for Orthoptics, and an opportunity to ask questions.

Find out more: https://buff.ly/3NYb3bs

Wonderful to catch up with some of our Sheffield Ophthalmology ACP - paediatrics students at in . Many thanks to all the contributors and organisers, for such an inspiring time.

Congratulations to 2nd year year ACP student Claire Dawson for winning the best Orthoptic presentation prize at Biposa this year. So many excellent presentations from Ophthalmology ACP - paediatrics Sheffield students - we're proud of you all!

Our programme closes to applications this Friday 6th September!

Find information and apply here:

Ophthalmology Advanced Clinical Practice (Paediatrics) Expand your role in providing eye care for children and young people. Take your career as an orthoptist, optometrist or ophthalmic nurse to the next level and become an advanced practitioner.

Eye yoga has been around for thousands of years, but does it really stop you needing glasses?? Our programme lead Charlotte Codina responds to Paul McCartney's belief that it does:

Paul McCartney says eye yoga stops him needing glasses – here’s the reality about ocular exercises Eye yoga might not stop you needing reading glasses, but here are some exercises you can do.

https://www.opticianonline.net/content/features/upskilling-opportunity

Did you know that several options are available: You can come and study the paediatric ophthalmology module only which takes one year, or the clinical leadership & education module only, or the full Masters. https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/2024/ophthalmology-advanced-clinical-practice-paediatrics-mmedsci

Ophthalmology Advanced Clinical Practice (Paediatrics) Expand your role in providing eye care for children and young people. Take your career as an orthoptist, optometrist or ophthalmic nurse to the next level and become an advanced practitioner.

Join course lead for a webinar about our Paediatric Ophthalmology MMedSci which has a new route for 2024.
2 May, 12.30pm
Register: sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/t…
Suitable for individuals and NHS Trusts

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The person-centred approach in health care is key to advanced practice: https://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/resources/person-centred-approaches-2017/
With this in mind Charlotte Codina talks about concordance & shared decisions in patient care: https://bioj-online.com/articles/10.22599/bioj.370

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We have some great news to share! Our paediatric ophthalmology ACP programme is now fully accredited by NHSE's centre for advancing practice! As well as this, we are also offering an apprenticeship pathway to this degree from September 2024 with applications open now. If you would like to become an ACP in paediatric ophthalmology, visit our page / message here or email Charlotte ([email protected]), to find out more:

Ophthalmology Advanced Clinical Practice (Paediatrics) Expand the role you play in providing eye care for children and young people. Take your career as an orthoptist, optometrist or ophthalmic nurse to the next level and become an advanced practitioner.