New CPD self-study provision

EssilorLuxottica has introduced a new CPD-accredited self-study area on its digital e-learning ecosystem, Leonardo, for eyecare professionals (ECPs) to update their knowledge of new technologies and standards of care.

The new Continuing Education section contains a collection of General Optical Council approved courses, which can be viewed on-demand on a variety of topics from the role of the local optical committee to healthy team dynamics and confidentiality in the digital age.

Sameen Qayyum, Leonardo vision care training expert at EssilorLuxottica, said: “Leonardo remains committed to supporting the growth and development of its employees and partners, and the new section offers a fantastic resource for ECPs to support their CPD journey. The platform also delivers an incredible variety of content with varying formats tailored to every learner’s development throughout their careers including live discussions, videos, interactive lessons and key opinion leader lectures.”

The CPD currently available includes:

• ‘The role of the LOC’ – a vodvast with Roma Malik, Local Optical Committee Support Unit non-executive director and chair of Nottinghamshire LOC
• ‘Establishing a healthy team dynamic’ – a CPD course on enhancing team performance through effective goal setting, time management and communication skills
• ‘Confidentiality in the digital age’ – providing practical insights into safeguarding patient data, understanding legal frameworks and mitigating risks from cybersecurity threats and human error
• ‘Framing myopia management – a lecture with Dr Alicia Thompson looking at spectacle lens options for treating myopia progression

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