Purpose
To provide a consultative forum that can effectively address the status, academic development, political position, continuous professional development, research opportunities and professional identity of the members of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians.
- Advance the professional identity of Dispensing Opticians
- Discuss and inform qualification reviews
- Plan and map out educational, clinical, and academic opportunities
- Predict and plan CPD requirements
- Progress activity required to help deliver both strategic and annual plans published by ABDO
- Debate research proposals
- Launch research opportunities
- Provide sound advice and guidance and ensure all publications are accurate, referenced and of a suitable standard.
- Discuss current political factors and assist in influencing regional development and opportunity
The ARCC committee will consist of the following members:
- Director of Education, Research and Professional Development – Chairperson
- Head of Continuous Professional Development – Secreteriat
- Clinical Lead
- Vice-President of ABDO
Current members Ian Sexton, Michelle Mehta and Stephen Bridge who are FBDO qualified and GOC-registered, with additional qualifications or expertise in the following areas:
- General Dispensing
- Paediatrics/vulnerable adults
- Low Vision
- Contact Lenses
- Academia/research
Members
Dr Alicia Thompson
PhD BSc(Hons) FBDO R (Hons) SLD SMC(Tech)
Chairperson
Max Halford
FBDO CL
Member
Kevin Gutsell
FBDO (Hons) SLD
Member
Alexandra Webster
MSc, PGDipE, FBDO CL, FHEA, FBCLA
Member
Ian Sexton
FBDO
Member
Michelle Mehta
BSc (hons) FBDO CL AFHEA
Member
Stephen Bridge
FBDO
Member