Cataract Curriculum

OCCCF curriculum Key:
Cataract no color box = curriculum and learning competencies

light green box = assessments
dark green box = resources
Cataract Competencies Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assessments
CA1 Conduct a Consultation • Apply the communication skills you acquired in • Take a comprehensive history, including risk factors • Take a focused history, capturing all the WBA template CRS CA1
your previous training to the ophthalmic patient and for disease. information necessary relating to areas of
their relatives/carers. • Check you have accurately identified the patient’s abnormality or concern.
• Utilise aids to history-taking, e.g. questionnaires, concerns and revisit history-taking as necessary. • Involve patients in the understanding of their
etc. • Make special considerations for individual patients, management or monitoring plan as appropriate,
• Establish good rapport and display sensitivity to taking into account the nature of the problem and its and know when to involve their carers.
the patient's concerns. potential management. • Apply skills in conflict resolution.
• Communicate in a caring and compassionate • Direct patients to other sources of information and
manner. support as appropriate.
• Make special considerations for individual patients
by modifying your communication technique.
Other forms of assessments:

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e-lf Taking a directed clinical history https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506078
Books & Journals Oxford Handbook of Ophthalmology (3rd edition). AKO Denniston, P Murray. Oxford University Press 2014
The Complete Guide to Ocular History Taking. Ledford JK. Slack Publishing 1999
Electronic resources UK Council of Clinical Communication videos http://www.ukccc.org.uk/e-learning-videos/
Electronic resources Meduweb Ophthalmic Clinical Skills videos https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506078

CA2 Assess vision • Measure and record visual acuity for near and • Understand the results of visual acuity assessments • Interpret the results of visual acuity assessment WBA template CRS CA2
distance using an appropriate method, including for near and distance. for near and distance.
pinholes. • Understand the results of colour vision assessment. • Interpret the results of colour vision assessment.
• Measure colour vision using an appropriate • Assess vision in children and adults who have • Know the principles of assessing contrast
method. language and other barriers to communication. sensitivity.
• Identify children and adults who have language
and other barriers to performing the test accurately.

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e-lfh How to Measure Acuity https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506163
Measuring Contrast Sensitivity https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506169
Assessing Vision in Children https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506175
How to measure colour vision https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506186
Ophthalmology Investigation and Examination Techniques. B James, L Benjamin. Butterworth Heinemann

2007. Chapter 1: The Assessment of vision
Clinical Orthoptics (3rd Edition). F Rowe. Wiley-Blackwell 2012
Electronic resources University of Iowa: Eyerounds.org Examination videos http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/video/plastics/index.htm
Brien Holden Vision Institute Basic Refraction for https://academy.brienholdenvision.org/browse/resources/courses/refopth

Ophthalmologists e-learning course (free, registration
required)
CA5 External examination • Perform an examination of the external eye, • When performing an examination of the external • Perform an examination of the external eye, WBA template CRS CA5
ocular adnexae, eyelids, orbits and face using eye, ocular adnexae, eyelids, orbits and face, modify ocular adnexae, eyelids, orbits and face using
appropriate equipment and illumination. your examination and utilise techniques as indicated appropriate equipment and illumination.
by the clinical findings. • Modify your examination and utilise techniques as
indicated by the clinical findings.

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e-lf Examination of the External Eye https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506204
American Academy of Ophthalmology. Basic and Clinical Science Course (2016-2017). Session 5: Neuro-
Ophthalmology
Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology: A Practical Guide. Schiefer U, Wilhelm H, Hart W. Springer 2007
Ophthalmology: Investigation and Examination Techniques. James B, Benjamin L. Elsevier 2007. Chapter 7:
Testing the visual field
Electronic resources University of Iowa: Eyerounds.org- Examination http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/video/plastics/index.htm

videos
Prof Chua mrcophth.com: Clinical Examination Videos http://www.mrcophth.com/videosonclinicalexamination/1b.html
CA6 Pupils • Assess the pupil for abnormalities of size, shape • Understand abnormalities of pupil size, shape and WBA template CRS CA6
and reactions. reactions
• Test for a relative afferent pupillary defect. • Understand the reflexes upon which they are based,
including a relative afferent pupillary defect.
CA6 Pupils

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e-lf Normal Pupil Reactions https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506210
Anisocoria https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506216
The Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD) https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506222

2007
Neuro-Ophthalmology Review Manual (7th Edition). LB Kline, R Foroozan. SLACK Incorporated 2012
Kanski
Walsh and Hoyt’s Clinical Neuro-ophthalmology: The Essentials (3rd edition). N Miller, PS Subramanian, VR
Patel. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 2015
Electronic resources University of Iowa: Eyerounds.org- Examination http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/video/plastics/index.htm

videos
Prof Chua mrcophth.com: Clinical Examination Videos http://www.mrcophth.com/videosonclinicalexamination/1a.html
Sam Tapsell Neuro-ophthalmology videos https://www.youtube.com/user/stapsell/videos
CA8 IOP • Measure and record the intraocular pressure (IOP) • Measure IOP using a slit lamp-mounted Goldmann WBA template CRS CA8
accurately using a variety of applanation techniques. applanation tonometer.
• Correctly check the calibration of the tonometer. • Understand the limits of each different technique,
and be able to avoid potential errors.
• Understand the results of intraocular pressure (IOP)
measurements.
CA8 IOP

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e-lf Measuring the IOP using Applanation Tonometry https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506270
Measuring IOP Using Other Tonometry Methods https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506276

2007
Kanski
Electronic resources Meduweb Ophthalmic Clinical Skills videos https://www.meduweb.com/threads/23708-Ophthalmic-Clinical-Skills-videos
University of Iowa: Glaucoma Curriculum lecture on http://curriculum.iowaglaucoma.org/chapter/3

Intraocular Pressure and Tonometry
University of Iowa: Eyerounds.org- Examination http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/video/plastics/index.htm

videos
European Glaucoma Society Guidelines 4th edition http://www.eugs.org/eng/egs_guidelines_reg.asp
CA9 Slit lamp • Perform slit lamp biomicroscopy of the eye and • Understand the signs identified whilst performing • Interpret the signs identified whilst performing slit WBA template CRS CA9
adjacent structures using appropriate illumination slit lamp biomicroscopy of the eye and adjacent lamp biomicroscopy of the eye and adjacent
techniques and stains. structures. structures.
• Elicit the common signs and record them. • Employ all of the functions of the slit lamp and use • Use relevant diagnostic contact lenses.
• Know how to care for the slit lamp and associated accessory equipment when indicated.
equipment including diagnostic contact lenses, and
prevent cross infection.

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e-lf The Slit Lamp and How to Use It https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506282

Books & Journals
University of Iowa: Glaucoma Curriculum lecture on http://curriculum.iowaglaucoma.org/chapter/4

Examination of the angle. Gonioscopic techniques
University of Iowa: Gonioscopy.org website www.gonioscopy.org
CA10 Fundus examination • Perform binocular fundus examination using a • Understand the signs identified whilst performing • Interpret the signs identified whilst performing WBA template CRS CA10
variety of lenses with the slit lamp. binocular fundus examination. binocular fundus examination.
• Elicit the common signs and record them. • Employ all the functions of the slit lamp and use • Know the alternative ways of performing
• Know how to care for the slit lmap and associated accessory equipment when indicated. fundoscopy and when they are indicated.
equipment including diagnostic contact lenses, and
prevent cross infection.

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e-lf Examining the Ocular Fundus https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506288
Examining the Macula and Posterior Pole https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506294
Examining the Retinal Periphery https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506300
Examining the Premature and Infant Retina https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506306
Examination of the Optic Nerve https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506312
Books & Journals

University of Iowa: Eyerounds.org- Examination http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/video/plastics/index.htm
videos
CA11 General medicine • Recognise an acutely unwell patient and escalate • Be aware of common medical conditions that may WBA template CRS CA11
appropriately. present with acute ophthalmic pathology.

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e-lfh Skin Rash https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506318
Examination of a 40-Year-Old Woman with Symptoms https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506324

of an Overactive Thyroid
Examination of a Middle-Aged Female Patient with https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506330

Hand Symptoms
Books & Journals
Electronic resources St George’s University of London: Clinical Skills www.elu.london/cso/

Online, e-learning unit
OSCE Skills.com www.osceskills.com/

PI2 Corneal pachymetry • Know the investigations that can be used to • Know the indications for measuring corneal • Interpret, explain and act on the results of WBA template DOPS PI2
measure corneal thickness. thickness. pachymetry.
• Care for the equipment and know how to prevent • Explain the benefits and limitations of a variety of • Understand how the results may impact on, or be
cross infection. techniques. used with, the results of other investigations,
• Calibrate the equipment and record the findings. • Select the most appropriate technique. particularly intraocular pressure and corneal
• Take consent for performing pachymetry using an • Recognise when further investigations may be topgoraphy.
appropriate method. required, and which to request or perform. • Understand how the results and patient
• Perform corneal pachymetry using a variety of satisfaction can be improved using methods such as
techniques and in a range of situations. feedback, audit and research.
• Understand the various settings on the device and • Teach and supervise a less experienced eye care
select the appropriate ones to use. worker to become competent in perofrming corneal
• Recognise errors in the results, their sources, how pachymetry using one technique.
to correct them, and when the test needs to be
repeated.
• Record the results accurately.

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Books & Journals
Electronic resources University of Iowa: Eyerounds.org- Corneal Imaging http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/tutorials/Corneal-imaging/index.htm
Medscape: Corneal Topgraphy and Imaging Article https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1196836-overview
RCOphth Ophthalmic Services Guide: Ophthalmic https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Ophthalmic-Imaging-November-2016.pdf

Imaging
American Academy of Ophthalmology ONE Network: https://www.aao.org/resident-course/refractive-101-corneal-topography-pentacam-wavefro

Refractive 101 course (login required – free access for
RCOphth members)
Ophthalmic Edge: Anterior Segment Ultrasound https://ophthalmicedge.org/physician/course/?Imaging/Anterior-Segment-Ultrasound/16

lecture
Eyedocs: Schirmers Test article https://www.eyedocs.co.uk/ophthalmology-articles/cornea/505-schirmers-test
PI3 Retinal imaging • Know the investigations that can be used to image • Know the indications for the investigations that can WBA template DOPS PI3
the retina. be used to image the retina.
• Care for the equipment and know how to prevent • Explain the benefits and limitations of a variety of
cross infection. techniques.
• Calibrate the equipment and record the findings. • Select the most appropriate technique.
• Take consent for the investigation using an • Recognise when further investigations may be
appropriate method. required, and which to request or perform.
• Perform the investigation safely using a variety of
techniques and in a range of situations.
• Understand the various settings on the device and
select the appropriate ones to use.
• Recognise errors in the results, their sources, how
repeated.

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Books & Journals Duker JS, Waheed NK, Goldman DR. Handbook of Retinal OCT: Optical Coherence Tomography. Elsevier
2014
Electronic resources Heidelberg Engineering Academy: E-learning modules https://academy.heidelbergengineering.com/mod/page/view.php?id=538
Ophthalmic Photographer’s Society: Ophthalmic http://www.opsweb.org/?page=Ophthalmicphoto

Photography
RCOphth Focus Article: The Use of OCT for Detecting https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Focus-April.pdf

Glaucoma
RCOphth Focus Article: Retinal Autofluorescence https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/College-News-Focus-Summer-20151.pdf
Gov.uk: NHS diabetic eye screening programme https://www.gov.uk/topic/population-screening-programmes/diabetic-eye

PI9 Blood tests • Know the relevant haematological, and biochemical WBA template CbD
investigations.
• Know how and when (urgent vs routine) to request
them.
• Interpret, explain and act upon the results.

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e-lf Principles of the Full Blood Count https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506567
The Principles of White Cell Counting and the Clinical https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506573

Utility of the White Cell Differential
Haematological Problems in the Critically Ill https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506579
Anaemia https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506585
Sickle Cell Anaemia and Thalassaemia https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506591
Haemophilia https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506597
Platelet Disorders https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506603
HIV Testing https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506609
Identifying Hypothyroidism and Interpreting Thyroid https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506615

Function Tests
Assessing a Patient with an Electrolyte Imbalance https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506621
Books & Journals

Electronic resources
PI12 Biometry knowledge • Know the investigations relevant for cataract • Know the indications for the investigations relevant • Understand the results of the investigations WBA template CRS PI12
surgery, including biometry, autorefraction, for cataract surgery, and how to select the most relevant for cataract surgery, including
focimetry, keratometry, topography and A-scan appropriate tests. measurements of corneal shape.
ultrasonography. • Understand the different types of refractive errors, • In patients who have had previous corneal disease
• Know how and when to request contact and non- their implications for vision including binocularity, or refractive surgery, perform the necessary
contact biometry. and options for optical correction. investigations, adjusting the techniques, settings
• Understand the medicolegal requirement for • Understand how different ocular pathologies and and formulae appropriately, in order to provide a
recording calibration of the instruments. situations can affect the results of the investigations, series of refractive options for the surgeon.
• Understand the role of gates and cursors. and how this can be addressed. • In patients undergoing surgery to the cornea or
• Recognise an error in the biometry result and • Recognise when further investigations may be other structures at the same time as cataract
identify when it may need to be repeated. required, and which to request. surgery or in the future, adjust calculations and
• Understand the value of the different formulae • Adjust calculations and formulae for complex formulae appropriately.
that can be used to calculate the power of the lens intraocular lens options or combinations, including • Understand the value of analysing personal, unit
to be implanted. those addressing astigmatism or presbyopia. and national outcome data following cataract
• Know how contact lens wear can affect the • Understand the importance of auditing biometry surgery, and performing research in associated
cornea and the accuracy of biometry outcomes in improving refractive results and patient fields.
satisfaction following cataract surgery. • Teach and supervise a less experienced eye care
worker to become competent in performing one
biometry technique.

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e-lf
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Medscape: A-scan biometry article https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1228447-overview
East Valley Ophthalmology, Arizona: Mastering IOL www.doctor-hill.com/iol_main.htm

Power Calculations
RCOphth Cataract Surgery Guidelines https://rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2010-SCI-069-Cataract-Surgery-Guidelines-2010-SEPTEM

PI17 Corneal shape • Know the investigations that can be used to • Know the indications for the measurement of • Interpret, explain and act on the results of the WBA template DOPS PI17
measure corneal shape. corneal shape, and distinguish between those investigation.
• Care for the equipment and know how to prevent requiring a few points (eg: requiring keratometry), • Understand how the results may impact on or be
cross infection. and those requiring wider coverage (eg: requiring used with the results of other investigations,
• Calibrate the equipment and record the findings. topography). particularly biometry.
• Take consent for measurement of corneal shape • Explain the benefits and limitations of a variety of • Understand how results and patient satisfaction
using an appropriate method. techniques. can be improved using methods such as feedback,
• Measure corneal shape safely using a variety of • Select the most appropriate technique. audit and research.
techniques and in a range of situations. • Recognise when further investigations may be • Teach and supervise a less experienced eye care
• Understand the various settings on the devices required, and which to request or perform. worker to become competent in performing one
and select the appropriate ones to use. technique.
repeated.

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e-lf No resources currently
Books & Journals
PI18 Focimetry & • Know the investigations that can be used to assess • Understand the types of refractive error and how • Interpret, explain and act on the results of WBA template DOPS PI18
autorefraction the refraction of an eye and the prescription of a these may be corrected by spherocylindrical spectacle autorefraction and focimetry, and be able to
patient's glasses. lenses. compare the results of both.
• Care for the equipment and know how to prevent • Know the indications for the assessment of the • Understand how the results may impact on or be
cross infection. refraction of an eye and the prescription of a patient's used with the results of other investigations,
• Calibrate the equipment and record the findings. glasses. including biometry and measurements of corneal
• Take consent for the investigation using an • Explain the benefits and limitations of a variety of shape.
appropriate method. techniques for assessing refraction. • Understand how results and patient satisfaction
• Perform the investigation safely using a variety of • Select the most appropriate technique. can be improved using methods such as feedback,
techniques and in a range of situations. • Use data from a patient's autorefraction to measure audit and research.
• Understand the various settings on the devices their corrected visual acuity with a trial frame and • Teach and supervise a less experienced eye care
and select the appropriate ones to use. lenses. worker to become competent in performing
• Recognise errors in the results, their sources, how • Recognise when further investigations may be techniques for both autorefraction and focimetry.
to correct them, and when the test needs to be required, and which to request or perform.
repeated.

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e-lf NO OST resources, competency not on OST
Books & Journals
PI19 Disc & Optic Nerve • Know the investigations that can be used to image • Know the indications for the investigations that can WBA template DOPS PI19
imaging the optic disc and nerve. be used to image the disc and optic nerve.
• Care for the equipment and know how to prevent • Explain the benefits and limitations of a variety of
cross infection. techniques.
• Calibrate the equipment and record the findings. • Select the most appropriate technique.
• Take consent for the investigation using an • Recognise when further investigations may be
appropriate method. required, and which to request or perform.
• Perform the investigation safely using a variety of
techniques and in a range of situations.
• Understand the various settings on the device and
select the appropriate ones to use.
repeated.

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Books & Journals
PM1 Management Plan • Formulate a management plan following specific • Formulate a management plan based upon clinical EPA
protocols. assessment and, where appropriate, the results of
• Recognise when the management plan falls outside relevant investigations in accordance with relevant
the protocols. guidelines or protocols.
• Know how to obtain more experienced assistance. • Understand the risks and benefits of different
treatment options, and be able to discuss these
with the patient and their carers.
• Know the limitations and cost implications of each
investigation.
• Recognise when the management plan involves a
level of expertise that is beyond your own
competence and where more experienced
assistance is required.
• Demonstrate that you can manage a session (eg:
preassessment clinic, clinic assessing low risk
patients, emergency triage session) as the senior
clinician, being responsible for the safe and efficient
management of all patients and staff.

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e-lf Introduction to Shared Decision Making https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506663
Developing Shared Decision-Making Skills https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506669
Supporting Self Care https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506675
The Role of the Healthcare Professional https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506681
Integrating Self Care into Current Practice https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506687
Personalised Care Planning https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506693
Books & Journals

Electronic resources National Institute for Health and Care Excellence https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/conditions-and-diseases/eye-conditions
(NICE) Guidelines
RCOphth Clinical Guidelines https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/standards-publications-research/clinical-guidelines/
The Cochrane Collaboration Evidence database http://www.cochrane.org

The Cochrane Library Eyes and Vision Group http://www.cochranelibrary.com/review-group/Eyes%20and%20Vision%20Group/
PM2 Prioritising • Recognise medical emergencies (including • Identify which conditions will respond to rapid • Make appropriate arrangements to expedite WBA template CbD
anaphylaxis) and offer first aid or Basic Life Support intervention. cataract surgery in urgent circumstances.
until expert help arrives. • Understand the management of cataract surgery
• Recognise when a patient's condition requires patients in urgent circumstances and how this differs
further medical care or intervention and alert from routine intervention.
apropriate clinicians.
• Know the indications for urgent cataract surgery,
including phacomorphic glaucoma, phacolytic
glaucoma, and the need for urgent assessment of
retinal pathology.

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Books & Journals
PM3 Use of drugs • Know the medications used pre-operatively in the • Understand the indications for medications used • Recommend the use of appropriate medication WBA template DOPS PM3
preparation of patients for cataract surgery, pre-operatively in the preparation of patients for pre-operatively in the preparation of patients for
including topical anaesthetic agents and topical cataract surgery, including topical anaesthetic agents cataract surgery, including topical anaesthetic
mydriatic agents. and topical mydriatic agents. agents and topical mydriatic agents.
• Know the medications used intra-operatively • Understand the indications for using drugs intra- • Recommend the use of appropriate post-operative
during cataract surgery, including intracameral operatively during cataract surgery, including medications following cataract surgery, including
mydriatic agents, intracameral and subconjunctival intracameral mydriatic agents, intracameral and topical antibiotic therapy and topical steroid
antibiotic therapy, and intracameral and subconjunctival antibiotic therapy, and intracameral therapy.
subconjunctival steroid therapy. and subconjunctival steroid therapy. • Identify when additional medication is required to
• Know the medications used post-operatively • Understand the indications for medications used manage post-operative complications of cataract
following cataract surgery, including topical post-operatively following cataract surgery, including surgery, including the use of peri-ocular and intra-
antibiotic therapy, topical steroid therapy, and topical antibiotic therapy, topical steroid therapy, and ocular steroid injections, and topical and systemic
topical and systemic intra-ocular pressure control. topical and systemic intra-ocular pressure control. intra-ocular pressure control.
Drugs cannot be prescribed unless the Drugs cannot be prescribed unless the "Independent Drugs cannot be prescribed unless the
"Independent Prescriber" qualification is held. Prescriber" qualification is held. "Independent Prescriber" qualification is held.

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e-lf Medication History Taking and Prescribing on https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506699
Admission
Prescription Writing https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506705
BNF Usage and Other Prescribing Information Sources https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506711
Safe Use of Injectable Medicines (Part 1) https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506717
Safe Use of Injectable Medicines (Part 2) https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506723
Safe Anticoagulation https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506729
Safe Prescribing in Renal Impairment https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506735
Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 1) https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506741
Adverse Drug Effects https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506759
Safer Medicine Use Through Concordance https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506765
Safe Prescription and Risk Management https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506771
Safe Practice the Doctors Perspective https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506777
Pain Management https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506783
VTE Prevention in Secondary Care https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506789
Antibiotic Policies https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506795
Anticoagulants https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506801
Steroids https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506807
Books & Journals

Premedication and Other Pre-Operative Prescribing https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506813
Electronic resources UK Teratology Information Service www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/Medicine–pregnancy/
The British National Formulary (BNF) https://bnf.nice.org.uk
The British National Formulary for Children (BNFC) https://bnfc.nice.org.uk
International Glaucoma Association: Eyedrops and www.glaucoma-association.com/about-glaucoma/living-with-glaucoma/eye-drops-and-tablets-during-pregnan

Tablets during Pregnancy
Gov.uk: Off-label or unlicensed use of medicines https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/off-label-or-unlicensed-use-of-medicines-prescribers-responsibilities

guidance
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/conditions-and-diseases/infections/antibiotic-use

(NICE): Antibiotic use guidance
North Central London Joint Formulary Committee http://ncl-jfc.org.uk/prescribing-guidelines.html

Prescribing Guidelines
RCOphth Focus article: Update of Retinal Toxicity https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Focus-October-2016.pdf
PM5 Pre-assessment • Know how to take and record past medical history, • Be able to identify features within past medical • Understand how past medical history, past ocular WBA template CbD
past ocular history and medication history. history, past ocular history and medication history history and medication history can influence
• Know how to measure blood pressure, capillary which may impact on cataract surgery and inform the cataract surgery and know how the care of a patient
blood sugar and perform ECG. operating team as appropriate. undergoing cataract surgery may vary as a result of
• Know how to obtain INR results where • Be able to identify abnormal blood pressure, this.
appropriate. capillary blood sugar and INR results which may • Be able to refer patients for further ophthalmic or
impact on cataract surgery and inform the operating anaesthetic review prior to listing for cataract
team as appropriate. surgery where appropriate.

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e-lf General Preoperative Measures https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506837
Preoperative History – Important Principles https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506843
History and Examination https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506849
Laboratory Testing and Pre-Operative Imaging https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506855
ASA Grading and Preoperative Investigations https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506861
Risk Factors for Surgery https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506867
Books & Journals
Electronic resources National Patient Safety Agency: Cataract Surgical https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2010_PROF_062_Cataract_Surgery_Checklist.pdf

Surgery Checklist
RCOphth and Royal College of Anaesthetists: Local http://www.rcoa.ac.uk/document-store/local-anaesthesia-ophthalmic-surgery

Anaesthesia for Ophthalmic Surgery Guidelines 2012
Royal College of Anaesthetists: Guidelines for the https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/document-store/guidelines-the-provision-of-ophthalmic-anaesthesia-services-2017

Provision of Ophthalmic Anaesthesia Services 2017
Royal College of Anaesthetists: Guidance on the https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/document-store/guidance-the-provision-of-anaesthesia-services-day-surgery-2016

Provision of Anaesthesia Services for Day Surgery
2016
World Health Organisation (WHO) Surgical Safety www.nrls.npsa.nhs.uk/resources/?entryid45=59860
Checklist
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg92

(NICE) guidance: Venous thromboembolism- reducing
the risk for patients in hospital
RCOphth: Cataract Surgery Guidelines https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/standards-publications-research/clinical-guidelines/
American Society of Anaesthetologists Guidelines https://www.asahq.org/quality-and-practice-management/standards-and-guidelines

PM6 Monitoring progress • Know how to measure and record change in a • Understand the signficiance of changes in a • Interpret, explain and act on the results of a series WBA template CbD
patient's condition, whether due to the natural patient's condition. of findings and investigations obtained over time.
history of disease or in response to treatment. • Recognise when further tests may be required and • Understand how changes in findings and results
• Know how to display changes in the patient's when it is appropriate to seek advice from other impact on, or can be used with, the results of other
condition using a range of appropriate professionals. investigations.
investigations. • Adapt your management in the light of recent
changes and the previous evidence of progression
resulting from the natural history of the condition,
or in response to treatment.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Post-operative Monitoring https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506873
Books & Journals
PM7 Complications • Know the common complications or side-effects of • Be able to manage common complications or side- • Recognise when complications occur and respond WBA template CbD
treatment and be able to identify these in an effects of treatment in accordance with published appropriately with the clinical team in accordance
appropriate and timely manner. protocols in an appropriate and timely manner. with the duty of candour.
• Know how and when to refer patients for further • Know how and when to refer patients for further • Be aware of local and national average
management of complications or side-effects of management of complications or side-effects of complications rates for relevant procedures and
treatment. treatment when this falls outside pre-agreed operations, and be alert to these rates being
• Inform the patient, and when appropriate their protocols. exceeded.
carer, partner or relatives, in an honest, open and • Understand the management of cluster of
sensitive manner in accordance with local and incidents such as infections.
national clinical governance arrangements. • Recognise when complications occur at a higher
• Comply with local and national arrangements for than expected frequency and how this can be
critical incident reporting. investigated.
• Participate in clinical audit and governance locally,
and at regional and national levels where
appropriate. Write up and submit such an audit
with a full cycle, in which you have been involved.
• Understand what constitutes a serious clinical
incident, and how it is reported and acted upon.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Trabeculectomy: Managing Under Drainage https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506879
Trabeculectomy: Managing Over Drainage https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506885
Penetrating Keratoplasty https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506891
Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506897
Management of Complications and Complex Cases https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506903
Complications and Consent https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506909
Reporting Errors https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506915
If Things Go Wrong https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506921
The Value of Apology https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506927
Basic Principles https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506933
Books & Journals

Electronic resources RCOphth Focus article: Recent Advances in https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Focus-Summer-2014.pdf
Endophthalmitis Management
RCOphth: Complications of Cataract Surgery https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/professional-resources/revalidation/clinical-sub-specialities/cataract/complication
RCOphth: National Ophthalmology Database Audit https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/standards-publications-research/national-ophthalmology-database/

Christopher Kent, Review of Ophthalmology: https://www.reviewofophthalmology.com/article/managing-surgical-complications
Managing Surgical Complications
NHS Improvement: Patient Safety https://improvement.nhs.uk/improvement-hub/patient-safety/
RCOphth: Patient Safety Information https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/standards-publications-research/patient-safety-information/
PM8 Emergencies & basic • Know the national and local Basic Life support Current BLS and mandatory
life support (BLS) guidelines and treatment algorithm. training certificate
• Be able to recognise and initiate management of
medical emergencies and offer first aid or Basic Life
Support until expert help arrives.
• Be able to recognise when the patient’s condition
requires further medical care or intervention and
ask for the appropriate assistance in an appropriate
timescale.
• Be able to recognise anaphylaxis and ask for
appropriate help where necessary.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Principles of Advanced Life Support https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506939
The ALS Algorithm https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506945
Basic Airway Management https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506951
Allergies Including Latex https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506957
Anaphylaxis https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506963
Books & Journals

Electronic resources Resuscitation Council (UK): Rescuscitation Guidelines https://www.resus.org.uk/resuscitation-guidelines/
Resuscitation Council (UK): Anaphylaxis Guidelines https://www.resus.org.uk/anaphylaxis/
PM10 Visual standards • Know the DVLA visual requirements for holding a • Consider how vision may impact upon driving or • Understand the different techniques that are WBA template CRS PM10
class 1 driving license and be able to explain these other relevant occupational standards e.g. pilots, involved in assessing vision for comparison with
to a patient. police, forces, etc. standards, and how these may differ from common
• Be aware that there are additional requirements • Know your responsibilities and those of the patient clinical assessment methods, e.g. Goldmann and
for other licenses (e.g. HGV / pilot licenses) and when identifying that a patient’s vision is below a Esterman visual fields.
where to find further information about these. relevant standard. • Understand the limitations of visual assessments,
• Advise patients on the process of informing the and the practical difficulties in performing the tests
DVLA and/or occupational health department of their accurately.
employers about their visual status and the potential
outcomes.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf DVLA https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506969
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: Visual disorders- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/visual-disorders-assessing-fitness-to-drive
Assessing Fitness to Drive Guidelines
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: Assessing fitness https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/assessing-fitness-to-drive-guide-for-medical-professionals

to drive-guide for medical professionals
Civil Aviation Authority: Visual System Guidance https://www.caa.co.uk/Aeromedical-Examiners/Medical-standards/Pilots-(EASA)/Conditions/Visual/Visual-sys

Material
General Medical Council: Confidentiality-patients’ www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/ethical_guidance/30652.asp

fitness to drive and reporting concerns to the DVLA or
DVA (2017)
General Medical Council: Guidance- DVLA or DVA www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/ethical_guidance/30653.asp

PM12 Collaborative working • Know the limits of your own competency and • Know the limits of your own competency and when • Know the limits of your own competency and WBA template MSF E-portfolio / Reflectio
when to ask for help from other health care to ask for help from other health care professionals. when to ask for help from other health care
professionals. • Always be aware of who to ask for further help and professionals.
• Always be aware of who to ask for further help advice, and how to access them. • Always be aware of who to ask for further help
and advice, and how to access them. • Involve other health care professionals in patient and advice, and how to access them.
• Involve other health care professionals in patient management in a timely and efficient manner when • Involve other health care professionals in patient
management in a timely and efficient manner when appropriate. management in a timely and efficient manner when
appropriate. appropriate.
• Supervise junior staff where appropriate.

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book, reviews etc
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Books & Journals
Electronic resources Medscape: A-scan biometry article https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1228447-overview
East Valley Ophthalmology, Arizona: Mastering IOL www.doctor-hill.com/iol_main.htm

Power Calculations
RCOphth Cataract Surgery Guidelines https://rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2010-SCI-069-Cataract-Surgery-Guidelines-2010-SEPTEM
PM13 Systemic implications • Consider the patient holistically, rather than • Be able to recognise common systemic disorders • Make appropriate arrangements for further WBA template CbD
simply focussing on their ophthalmic problem associated with relevant ocualr conditions, eg: review and management of patients with systemic
alone. cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, disorders.
• Know the common systemic disorders associated neurological disorders, inflamatory disease.
with relevant ocular conditions, eg: cardiovascular
disease, metabolic disorders, neurological disorders,
inflamatory disease.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Managing a Patient with Hyperthyroidism in Primary https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506981
Care
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506987
Antiphospholipid Syndrome https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506993
CREST https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506999
Skin Manifestations of Rheumatoid Disease and https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507005

Sjögren’s
Chlamydia Trachomatis: Natural History and https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507011

Management
Gonorrhoea: Natural History and Management https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507017
Diagnosis and Management of Late Syphilis https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507023
Hypertensive Emergencies https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507029
Transient Ischaemic Attacks https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507035
Peripheral Neuropathy https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507069
Guillain-Barre Syndrome https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507075
Primary Headache in the ED https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507081
Secondary Headache in the ED https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507091
Cervical Artery Dissection https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507101
Multiple Sclerosis https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507111

Parkinson’s Disease https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507117
Cellulitis and Other Skin Infections https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507123
Acute Facial Palsy https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507129
Diagnosis of Diabetes https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507135
Diabetic Emergencies in Primary Care https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507141
Pituitary Problems in Primary Care (including https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507147

Hyperprolactinaemia)
Diagnosing Inflammatory Arthritis https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507153
Connective Tissue Disease https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/50715
Books & Journals
PM15 Contact lenses • Know the advantages and disadvantages of the WBA template CbD
use of contact lenses.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf
Books & Journals
Electronic resources International Association of Contact Lens Educators: https://www.iacle.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=262

Contact Lens Course (free)
World Council for Optometry Education Portal: https://wco.wcea.education/

various free courses
PM16 Refractive surgery • Understand the significance of previous refractive • Be familiar with common methods of treating • Be familiar with the types of bespoke IOLs that are WBA template CbD
surgery on current ophthalmic treatments, presbyopia. available for cataract surgery and refractive lens
particularly cataract surgery. exchange; multifocal, trifocal, extended focus and
non-rotationally symmetric multifocal IOLs as well
as their toric versions.

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book, reviews etc
e-lf
Books & Journals
Electronic resources RCOphth: The Professional Standards for Refractive https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Refractive-Surgery-Standards-for-Refractive-Surgery
Surgery 2017
American Academy of Ophthalmology: Laser Surgery https://www.aao.org/clinical-education/laser-surgery-education-center

Education Center
RCOphth: Refractive Surgery Standards https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/standards-publications-research/refractive-surgery-standards/
University of Iowa: Eyerounds.org Refractive Surgery http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/video/Cornea/index.htm
PM17 Lens capsule • Know the natural history of posterior capsular • Understand the benefits and risks of laser posterior • Identify patients in whom YAG posterior WBA template DOPS PM17
opacification and be able to describe this to a capsulotomy and be able to take informed consent. capsulotomy might be appropriate.
patient. • Identify patients who might be at increased risk
• Know the symptoms of posterior capsular from laser capsulotomy.
opacification. • Demonstrate appropriate use of topical
medication pre- and post-procedure.
• Know how to identify complications of treatment
and understand management of these, including
seeking help urgently where necessary.
WBA template CbD

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Physical Properties of Laser https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507225
Biological Responses of Laser https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507231

Safety in Laser Practice https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507237
Selection of Laser Machines https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507243
Selection of Laser Lenses https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507249
YAG Laser for Capsular Opacity https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507255
Introduction to Laser Procedures for Glaucoma https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507261
Laser Iridotomy https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507267
Peripheral laser Iridoplasty https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507273
Laser Trabeculoplasty https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507279
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507285
Transscleral Laser Cyclodestruction https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507291
Introduction to Laser Procedures on the Retina https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507297
Laser in the Macular Area https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507303
Panretinal Photocoagulation https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507309
Laser for Peripheral Retinal Tears and Detachment https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507315
Indirect Laser Therapy https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507321
Photodynamic Therapy https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507327
Laser for Isolated Retinal Lesions https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507333
Micropulse Laser Therapy https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507339
PASCAL Laser https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507345
Transscleral Retinal Laser https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507351
Endolaser Therapy https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507357
Books & Journals

Electronic resources American Academy of Ophthalmology: Laser Surgery https://www.aao.org/clinical-education/laser-surgery-education-center
Education Center
RCOphth: Diabetic Retinopathy Guidelines 2012 https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2013-SCI-301-FINAL-DR-GUIDELINES-DEC-2012-upd
European Glaucoma Society: Terminology and http://www.eugs.org/eng/guidelines.asp

Guidelines for Glaucoma 4th Edition
PS1 Visual impairment • Provide practical assistance for people with visual WBA template CbD
impairment where applicable.
• Recognise problems with the clinical environment
and arrange for appropriate modifications.
• Explain to patients and carers support networks
available for the visually impaired locally and
nationally.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Public Health Aspects of Cataract https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507375
Public Health Aspects of Age Related Macular https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507381

Degeneration (ARMD)
Public Health Aspects of Diabetic Retinopathy https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507387
Public Health Aspects of Childhood/Adolescent Visual https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507393

Impairment
Books & Journals
Electronic resources RCOphth: CVI – Certificate of Visual Impairment https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/professional-resources/certificate-of-vision-impairment/
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) www.rnib.org.uk

Public Health Outcomes Framework data tool Public Health Outcomes Framework data tool
RCOphth: Low Vision – The Essential Guide for https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2012_EXE_225_Low_Vision_BookD5-v4.pdf
Ophthalmologists
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association www.guidedogs.org.uk

University of Iowa: Eyerounds.org – Guiding the Blind http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/tutorials/sighted-guide-technique.htm
or Visually Impaired: Techniques for Sighted Guides
RCOphth Focus article: Visual rehabilitation of https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Focus-Winter-2008.pdf

patients with macular diseases
PS3 Drugs • Check topical, peri-ocular and systemic drugs that
• Explain to patients the indications for medications • Recommend the use of appropriate medication WBA templates DOPS PS3
have been prescribed by a medical practitioner. used pre-operatively in the preparation of patients for pre-operatively in the preparation of patients for
• Administer topical and oral drugs that have been cataract surgery. cataract surgery.
prescribed by a medical practitioner. • Explain to patients the indications for using drugs • Recommend the use of appropriate post-operative
• Teach patients and carers how to administer eye intra-operatively during cataract surgery, by a variety medications following cataract surgery.
drops. of routes. • Identify when additional medication is required to
• Explain to patients the indications for medications manage post-operative complications of cataract
Drugs cannot be prescribed unless the "Independent used post-operatively following cataract surgery, surgery.
Prescriber" qualification is held. including antibiotic and steroid therapy, and for intra-
ocular pressure control. Drugs cannot be prescribed unless the
• Explain to patients and carers about the importance "Independent Prescriber" qualification is held.
of compliance with prescribed medication.
Drugs cannot be prescribed unless the "Independent
Prescriber" qualification is held.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Anatomy for Ophthalmic Anaesthesia https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506144
Physiology for Ophthalmic Anaesthesia https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507453
Pharmacology for Ophthalmic Anaesthesia https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507459
Pathology of Eye Conditions and Anaesthetic https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507465

Implications
Regional Anaesthesia for Ophthalmic Surgery https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507471
Books & Journals
Electronic resources American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeNet https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/how-to-give-intravitreal-injections

Magazine: How to Give Intravitreal Injections
Anaesthesia UK: Sub-Tenon’s Anaesthesia for http://www.frca.co.uk/article.aspx?articleid=100785

Ophthalmic Procedures
University of Iowa: Eyerounds.org- Retrobulbar Block, http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/tutorials/retrobulbar-nerve-blocks.htm

Peribulbar Block, and Common Nerve Blocks Used by
Ophthalmologists
RCOphth: Guidelines for Intravitreal Injections https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2009-SCI-012_Guidelines_for_Intravitreal_Injection
Procedure 2009
University of Iowa: Eyerounds.org- Intravitreal http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/tutorials/intravitreal-injection/index.htm#video1

Injection Technique
Eyedocs: Administration of an Intra-Vitreal Antibiotic https://www.eyedocs.co.uk/ophthalmology-articles/cataract-refractive/549-administration-of-an-intra-vitreal-
The British National Formulary https://bnf.nice.org.uk
PS4 Intravenous access • Know the indications for venous blood sampling • Be able to recognise problems with intravenous WBA templates DOPS PS4
and venous cannulation, and be able to explain this access and suggest appropriate remedial action.
to a patient.
• Know the risks and potential complications of
intravenous access.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Intravenous cannulation https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/507477
Books & Journals
Electronic resources BMJ Learning: Basic practical skills: venepuncture and http://learning.bmj.com/learning/module-intro/venepuncture-phlebotomy.html?moduleId=10033877
phlebotomy (subscription required)
BMJ Learning: Basic practical skills: peripheral http://learning.bmj.com/learning/module-intro/peripheral-intravenous-cannulation.html?moduleId=1003366

intravenous cannulation (subscription required)
Revise4Finals: Venepuncture http://www.revise4finals.co.uk/cms/learning-resources/35-practical-procedures/100-venepuncture
Revise4Finals: Intravenous Cannulation http://www.revise4finals.co.uk/medicine/learn/cannula.php
Medscape: Intravenous Cannulation http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1998177-overview
PS18 Lid hygiene • Explain and demonstrate the use of lid hygiene to WBA templates DOPS PS18
a patient with lid margin disease.
PS18 Lid hygiene

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book, reviews etc
e-lf
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust: Blepharitis http://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/content/blepharitis
NHS Choices: Treating Blepharitis http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Blepharitis/Pages/Treatment.aspx
PS21 Hand hygiene • Reduce the risk of cross infection by adopting the Incorporated in all DOPS
correct technique of hand cleaning and maintaining
hand hygiene.
• Understand and apply local and national hand
hygiene policies.

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book, reviews etc
e-lf
Books & Journals
Electronic resources NHS Education for Scotland: Hand Hygiene http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/education-and-training/by-theme-initiative/healthcare-associated-infections/trai
World Health Organization: WHO Guidelines on Hand http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/44102/1/9789241597906_eng.pdf

Hygiene in Health Care
PS25 Biometry skills • Take a history to confirm that a patient is • Take a history to identify the patient’s visual • Take a targeted visual and refractive history WBA templates DOPS PS25
appropriate to be considered for cataract surgery. problems and requirements. appropriate for patients being considered for
• Take consent for biometry and other investigations • Take consent relevant to the investigations cataract surgery.
relevant to cataract surgery. performed • Assess a patient’s visual requirements, and discuss
• Use a non-contact biometer, focimeter, • Use a contact biometer safely and accurately in a refractive options.
keratometer, topographer and A-scan range of situations, with aseptic technique/topical • Take consent relevant to the investigations
untrasonographer. anaesthesia used appropriately if required. performed.
• Calibrate the instruments used. • Calibrate the instrument used. • Select and perform the most appropriate
• Manipulate gates and cursors to improve the • Recognise when further investigations may be investigations for the patient’s specific situation.
accuracy of readings. required, and which to request or perform.
• Recognise errors in biometry results and identify • Use appropriate settings on the biometry device, for
when the test may need to be repeated. example in eyes with silicone oil, posterior
• Choose an appropriate formula to calculate the staphyloma or aphakia.
power of the lens to be implanted. • Adjust calculations and formulae for complex
• Give correct advice to contact lens wearers about intraocular lens options or combinations, including
the time interval between last use and biometry. those addressing astigmatism, presbyopia or aphakia.
• Perform an audit of 50 consecutive cases in which
you have performed biometry, including
postoperative refractive outcomes and patient
satisfaction. Complete the audit cycle, present the
results and submit a written account.

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book, reviews etc
e-lf
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Medscape: A-scan Biometry https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1228447-overview
East Valley Ophthalmology: Mastering IOL Power www.doctor-hill.com/iol_main.htm

calculations
RCOphth: Cataract Surgery Guidelines 2010 https://rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2010-SCI-069-Cataract-Surgery-Guidelines-2010-SEPTEM
Eyedocs: How to use a focimeter https://www.eyedocs.co.uk/ophthalmology-articles/optics-refraction/645-how-to-use-a-focimeter

HPDP2 Infection control • Know the common sources of clusters of infections WBA template CbD/ e-Portfolio
in areas such as treatment rooms and injection suites.
• Understand principles of contagion and cross
infection particularly in relation to general medicine
as well as ophthalmic diseases.
• Apply principles of prevention of cross infection and
contagion in eye clinic and other settings such as
treatment rooms and injection suites.
• Recognise the role of national infection-control
bodies (e.g. Health Protection Agency, Care Quality
Commission).

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book, reviews etc
e-lf Eye Health Protection and Trauma https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508011
Universal Precautions and Cross Infection https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508017
Needle Stick (Sharps) Injuries https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508023
Surgery in Hepatitis and HIV Carriers https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508029
Infection risks (patient, theatre, staff) Laminar flow https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508035
Infection Control: Air and Blood Borne Pathogens https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508041
Infection Control: Modes of Transmission https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508047
Infection Control: Diarrhoea in an Inpatient https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508053
Books & Journals
Electronic resources RCOphth Ophthalmic Services Guidance: Managing an https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Managing-an-outbreak-of-postoperative-endophth

outbreak of postoperative endophthalmitis 2016
ESCRS Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment of http://www.escrs.org/endophthalmitis/guidelines/ENGLISH.pdf
Endophthalmitis Following Cataract Surgery 2013
Royal College of Nursing: Infection Prevention and https://www.rcn.org.uk/library/subject-guides/infection-prevention-and-control-subject-guide

Control Guidelines
Public Health England: Healthcare associated https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/healthcare-associated-infections-hcai-guidance-data-and-analysi

infections (HCAI)- guidance, data and analysis
RCOphth Ophthalmic Services Guidance: Ophthalmic https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Ophthalmic-Instrument-Decontamination.pdf

Instrument Decontamination 2016
RCOphth Ophthalmic Services Guidance: Prevention https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2010_PROF_053_Blood_Borne_Viruses.pdf

of transmission of blood-borne viruses in ophthalmic
surgery 2010
HPDP5 Disease risk reduction • Always take opportunities to educate patients to WBA template CbD/ e-Portfolio
enable them to maintain health and reduce risks of
ophthalmic and systemic diseases.
• Understand systemic risk factors associated with
ophthalmic diseases.
• Give advice on risk reduction strategies pursued in
general practice e.g. hypertension, cholesterol,
weight control, exercise, etc.
• Be aware of smoking cessation services in hospital
and in community and how to access these
programmes.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Public Health Aspects of Cataract https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508071

Degeneration (ARMD)
Public Health Aspects of Diabetic Retinopathy https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508083
Public Health Aspects of Childhood/Adolescent Visual https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508089

Impairment
Eye Health Protection and Trauma https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508095
Screening and Surveillance: Theory and Principles as https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508101

Applied to Glaucoma
Enabling Smoking Cessation https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508107
Alcohol Facts https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508113
Alcohol IBA – Assessment https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508119
Management of Alcohol Misuse https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508125
Introduction to Obesity https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508131
Identifying Unhealthy Weight and Risk Factors for https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508137

Weight Gain
Managing Obesity: Supporting Behaviour Change https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508143
Guiding and Enabling Behaviour Change https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508149
Books & Journals
Electronic resources U.S. National Library of Medicine Medline Plus: https://medlineplus.gov/quittingsmoking.html

Quitting Smoking
Public Health England Smoke Free NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/smokefree

University of Iowa: Eyerounds.org – Weight http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/tutorials/Weight-management-IIH.htm
Management in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension:
A Tutorial
Public Health England Alcohol Learning Centre: https://www.alcohollearningcentre.org.uk/eLearning/

various elearning courses
NICE Guideline: Preventing excess weight gain https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng7

Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/e-learning-modules-medicines-and-medical-devices/e-learning
(MHRA) e-learning: Module 5. Corticosteroids
HPDP7 Diagnostic contact lens • Understand the use of diagnostic contact lenses WBA template CbD/ e-Portfolio
care (B2) and how they should be cleaned and cared for.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Johnson&Johnson Vision Care: various e-learning https://www.jnjvisioncare.co.uk/all-educational-opportunities

courses (registration free)
The College of Optometrists: The re-use of contact http://guidance.college-optometrists.org/guidance-contents/safety-and-quality-domain/infection-control/the

lenses and ophthalmic devices
HPDP10 Tests & drugs in • Be aware of how pregnancy can alter the eye WBA template CbD/ e-Portfolio
pregnancy health, systemic health and treatment effectiveness.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Prescribing Safely in Pregnancy https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508185
Books & Journals
Electronic resources UK Teratology Information Service: Bumps (Best use www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/Medicine–pregnancy/

of medicines in pregnancy)
The British National Formulary https://bnf.nice.org.uk

International Glaucoma Association: Eye drops and www.glaucoma-association.com/about-glaucoma/living-with-glaucoma/eye-drops-and-tablets-during-pregnan
tablets during pregnancy
The Royal College of Radiologists: Protection of https://www.rcr.ac.uk/publication/protection-pregnant-patients-during-diagnostic-medical-exposures-ionising

Pregnant Patients during Diagnostic Medical
Exposures to Ionising Radiation Guidance
RCOphth: Diabetic Retinopathy Guidelines 2012 https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2013-SCI-301-FINAL-DR-GUIDELINES-DEC-2012-upd
NICE guideline: Diabetes in pregnancy: management https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng3

from preconception to the postnatal period
HPDP12 Prophylaxis • Know the risk factors for the development of • Understand how risk factors for the development of • Identify modifiable risk factors for relevant WBA template CbD/ e-Portfolio
relevant disorders (and injuries for A&E). relevant disorders (and injuries for A&E) may be disorders (and injuries for A&E) in a patient and
• Know the risk factors for infection post- modified. make recommendations how risk can be reduced.
intervention. • Understand how risk factors for infection post- • Identify modifiable risk factors for infection post-
intervention may be modified. intervention and make recommendations for how to
reduce risks as appropriate.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
Universal Precautions and Cross Infection https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508197
Infection risks (patient, theatre, staff) Laminar flow https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508203
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508209
Premedication and Other Pre-Operative Prescribing https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508215
Books & Journals

Electronic resources ESCRS Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment of http://www.escrs.org/endophthalmitis/guidelines/ENGLISH.pdf
Endophthalmitis Following Cataract Surgery 2013
Royal College of Nursing: Infection Prevention and https://www.rcn.org.uk/library/subject-guides/infection-prevention-and-control-subject-guide

Control Guidelines
Healthcare associated infections (HCAI): guidance, https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/healthcare-associated-infections-hcai-guidance-data-and-analysi

data and analysis Public Health England:
RCOphth Cataract Surgery Guidelines 2010 https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2010-SCI-069-Cataract-Surgery-Guidelines-2010-SE
CS1 Develop rapport • Establish a trusting relationship with a patient, • Establish a trusting relationship with a patient, their • Establish a trusting relationship with a patient, WBA template CRS CA1
their carers and relatives. carers and relatives. their carers and relatives.
• Recognise when there could be problems with • Recognise when there could be problems with • Recognise when there could be problems with
establishing rapport and make attempts to mitigate establishing rapport and make attempts to mitigate establishing rapport and make attempts to mitigate
possible effects on the clinical relationship. possible effects on the clinical relationship. possible effects on the clinical relationship.
WBA template CbD / E-portoflio / Reflection

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf An Introduction to Essential Techniques https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508221
Communicating with Patients https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508227
Communication Skills https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508233
Keeping the Patient at the Centre of Care https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/50823
Books & Journals
CS2 Communicate • Communicate effectively and sensitively with • Communicate effectively and sensitively with • Communicate effectively and sensitively with WBA template CRS CA1
effectively patients, relatives and carers in a variety of patients, relatives and carers in a variety of situations. patients, relatives and carers in a variety of
situations. • Ensure patients receive the information they situations.
• Ensure patients receive the information they require. • Ensure patients receive the information they
require. • Demonstrate active listening throughout require.
• Demonstrate active listening throughout consultations. • Demonstrate active listening throughout
consultations. • Explain matters in terms understood by a lay consultations.
• Explain matters in terms understood by a lay person. • Explain matters in terms understood by a lay
person. • Be sensitive during questioning. person.
• Be sensitive during questioning. • Be able to draw a consultation to a satisfactory • Be sensitive during questioning.
• Be able to draw a consultation to a satisfactory conclusion. • Be able to draw a consultation to a satisfactory
conclusion. conclusion.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf An Introduction to Essential Techniques https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508245
Gathering Information https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508257
Shared Decision Making https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508263
Closing the Consultation https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508269
Difficult Consultations https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508281
Communication: Empathising with Patients https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508287
Books & Journals
CS3 Deliver information • Deliver information clearly to a patient and, where • Deliver information clearly to a patient and, where • Deliver information clearly to a patient and, where WBA template CRS CA1
appropriate, their carers; this must include the appropriate, their carers; this must include the appropriate, their carers; this must include the
explanation of the process, investigations and explanation of the process, investigations and explanation of the process, investigations and
procedures being performed. procedures being performed. procedures being performed.
• Be sensitive to how information is given and how • Explain clearly a preliminary diagnosis if formulated, • Explain clearly a diagnosis if formulated, its
it is being received. and subsequent processes. implications, a management plan and subsequent
• Allow a patient to determine how much • Be sensitive to how information is given and how it processes.
information they want and how quickly it should be is being received. • Be sensitive to how information is given and how
shared. • Allow a patient to determine how much information it is being received.
• Provide information using appropriate terms and they want and how quickly it should be shared. • Allow a patient to determine how much
plain language, being sensitive to issues of ethnic, • Provide information using appropriate terms and information they want and how quickly it should be
gender and religious diversity. plain language, being sensitive to issues of ethnic, shared.
gender and religious diversity. • Provide information using appropriate terms and
plain language, being sensitive to issues of ethnic,
gender and religious diversity.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Communication Skills https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508293
Communicating Treatment Risks to Patients https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508305
Explaining evidence/guidelines/protocols to patients https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508311
Communication: Use of Language to Explain https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508317

Procedures
Breaking Bad News https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508323
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Squint Clinic website: examples of good delivery of http://www.squintclinic.com

information
CS4 Advise on sources of • Access and offer appropriate written, electronic • Access and offer appropriate written, electronic and • Access and offer appropriate written, electronic WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio / Reflection
information and other recorded information, where available, to other recorded information, where available, to and other recorded information, where available, to
patients and their carers. patients and their carers. patients and their carers.
• Direct patients and their carers to other • Direct patients and their carers to other information • Direct patients and their carers to other
information sources including patient support sources including patient support groups and Eye information sources including patient support
groups and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers (ECLOs). Clinic Liaison Officers (ECLOs). groups and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers (ECLOs).

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: www.moorfields.nhs.uk/content/patient-leaflets
Patient Information Leaflets
RCOphth: Patient Information https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/patients/
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) http://www.rnib.org.uk

website
Macular Society website https://www.macularsociety.org
International Glaucoma Association website http://www.glaucoma-association.com
Thyroid Eye Disease Charitable Trust website http://tedct.org.uk/home
Books & Journals
CS5 Obtain valid consent • Recognise that consent is a process that may • Recognise that consent is a process that may • Recognise that consent is a process that may E-portfolio / Reflection
culminate in, but is not limited to, the completion of culminate in, but is not limited to, the completion of a culminate in, but is not limited to, the completion of
a consent form. consent form. a consent form.
• Obtain valid consent from the patient according to • Obtain valid consent from the patient according to
national and Trust guidelines, or from the parent in national and Trust guidelines, or from the parent in
the case of a minor. the case of a minor.
• Be aware of, and be able to respond to, the patient’s • Be aware of, and be able to respond to, the
level of understanding and mental state and how this patient’s level of understanding and mental state
may impair their capacity for informed consent (and and how this may impair their capacity for informed
also that of parents, relatives or carers where consent (and also that of parents, relatives or carers
appropriate). where appropriate).

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Patient Consent https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508329
The Mental Capacity Act https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508275
Mental Capacity Assessment https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508335
Capacity and Difficult Consent https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508341
Communicating Treatment Risks to Patients https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508347
Assessment of Surgical and Anaesthetic Risks https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508353
Books & Journals
Electronic resources RCOphth Focus article: Consent- The reasonable https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/CN-Focus-Winter-16.pdf

patient
General Medical Council: Consent -patients and http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/ethical_guidance/consent_guidance_index.asp

doctors making decisions together (2008) guidance
HM Government The National Archives: Mental http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/contents

Capacity Act 2005
The Medical Defence Union: Consent https://www.themdu.com/guidance-and-advice/topics/consent
CS6 Breaking bad news • Communicate potentially upsetting information in • Communicate potentially upsetting information in • Communicate potentially upsetting information in WBA template CRS CA1
an appropriate manner. This should include giving an appropriate manner. This should include giving the an appropriate manner. This should include giving
the patient time to ask questions in an appropriate patient time to ask questions in an appropriate the patient time to ask questions in an appropriate
environment. environment. environment.
• Provide information about appropriate support. • Provide information about appropriate support. • Provide information about appropriate support.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning: http://www.cetl.org.uk/learning/feedback_opportunities/data/downloads/breaking_bad_news.pdf

Breaking Bad News
CS7 Mitigate • Communicate appropriately when there are • Communicate appropriately when there are • Communicate appropriately when there are WBA template CRS CA1
communication barriers language and other potential barriers to effective language and other potential barriers to effective language and other potential barriers to effective
communication. communication. communication.
• Recognise when normal communication may be • Recognise when normal communication may be • Recognise when normal communication may be
difficult because of problems of language, culture, difficult because of problems of language, culture, difficult because of problems of language, culture,
hearing impairment, age or mental state and make hearing impairment, age or mental state and make hearing impairment, age or mental state and make
provision during the consultation to mitigate the provision during the consultation to mitigate the provision during the consultation to mitigate the
impact of these problems on patient impact of these problems on patient communication. impact of these problems on patient
communication. communication.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Cross-cultural Communication https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508371
Language Barriers https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508377

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508395
Books & Journals
Electronic resources National Center for Interprofessional Practice and https://nexusipe.org/informing/resource-center/effective-intercultural-communication-health-professionals

Education: Effective Intercultural Communication for
Health Professionals online course (free registration)
Disability Matters: e-learning resources http://www.disabilitymatters.org.uk
General Medical Council: 0-18 years guidance: http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/ethical_guidance/children_guidance_14_21_communication.asp

Communication
Sarah Blackstone and Harvey Pressman: Effective http://www.patientprovidercommunication.org/pdf/25.pdf

Communication in Children’s Hospitals -A Handbook
of Resources for Parents, Patients, and Practitioners
Social Care Institute for excellence: Dementia e- http://www.scie.org.uk/dementia/e-learning/7-positive-communication.asp

learning course
RCOphth Ophthalmic Services Guidance: Eye Care for https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Eye-Care-Services-for-Adults-with-Learning-Disabili

Adults with Learning Disabilities
CS8 Non-verbal • Understand the importance of your own non- • Understand the importance of your own non-verbal • Understand the importance of your own non- WBS template CRS CA1 / e-Portfolio / Reflection
communication verbal communication (body language), especially communication (body language), especially when you verbal communication (body language), especially
when you are under pressure, and how this may are under pressure, and how this may affect the when you are under pressure, and how this may
affect the patient. patient. affect the patient.
• Be aware of non-verbal clues from patients and • Be aware of non-verbal clues from patients and • Be aware of non-verbal clues from patients and
carers and respond appropriately. carers and respond appropriately. carers and respond appropriately.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
Books & Journals

Electronic resources Body Language- Understanding Non-Verbal https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/Body_Language.htm
CommunicationMindTools:
Silvermann J, Kinnersley P. Doctors’non-verbal https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2814257/#__ffn_sectitle

behaviour in consultations: look at the patient before
you look at the computer. Br J Gen Pract. 2010 Feb 1;
60(571): 76–78.
CS9 Respons to complaints • Understand and comply with guidance on • Understand and comply with guidance on • Understand and comply with guidance on WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio / Reflection
complaints from the Trust and other professional complaints from the Trust and other professional complaints from the Trust and other professional
bodies. bodies. bodies.
• Be aware of and comply with local guidance in the • Be aware of and comply with local guidance in the • Be aware of and comply with local guidance in the
management of errors and complaints regarding management of errors and complaints regarding management of errors and complaints regarding
clinical services or professional practice. clinical services or professional practice. clinical services or professional practice.
• Be open with patients and colleagues when errors • Be open with patients and colleagues when errors • Be open with patients and colleagues when errors
or complaints have arisen. or complaints have arisen and participate in giving a or complaints have arisen and provide a full and
• Respond to any complaint about your clinical full and frank explanation. frank explanation, taking particular care to ensure
practice in a sensitive and professional manner and • Respond to any complaint about your clinical that all possible ameliorating measures are taken
ensure that the clinical care of the patient is not practice in a sensitive and professional manner and and explained.
compromised. ensure that the clinical care of the patient is not • Respond to any complaint about your clinical
• Respond appropriately to complaints about the compromised. practice in a sensitive and professional manner and
clinical practice of other health service professionals • Respond appropriately to complaints about the ensure that the clinical care of the patient is not
in a sensitive and professional manner. clinical practice of other health service professionals compromised.
• Document these incidents in the e-Portfolio. in a sensitive and professional manner. • Respond appropriately to complaints about the
• Document these incidents in the e-Portfolio. clinical practice of other health service
professionals in a sensitive and professional
manner.
• Document these incidents in the e-Portfolio.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Nurturing Safety https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508407
Handling Complaints https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508419
Learning from Complaints https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508425
Medical Error: When Things Go Wrong https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508431

Valuing feedback and complaints https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508437
Encouraging Feedback and Using it https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508443
The NHS Complaints and Feedback Process https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508449
The Value of Apology https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508455
Managing difficult behaviour https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508461
Being Open in Practice https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508467
Creating an Open Fair and Informed Culture https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508473
Books & Journals
Electronic resources RCOphth: Complaints Procedure https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-EXEC-250_Complaints_Procedure_2014-1.pd
General Medical Council: How can the GMC help me http://www.gmc-uk.org/concerns/30413.asp

with my concern?
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman https://www.ombudsman.org.uk
Independent Doctors Federation: Complaint https://www.idf.uk.net/complaints-compliments.aspx
Resolution Procedure
CS10 Interprofessional • Communicate succinctly and effectively with other • Communicate succinctly and effectively with other • Communicate succinctly and effectively with other E-portfolio / Reflection
communication professionals as appropriate. professionals as appropriate. professionals as appropriate.
• Use verbal, written and electronic means of • Use verbal, written and electronic means of • Use verbal, written and electronic means of
communication. communication. communication.
• Respond to legitimate requests for information in • Respond to legitimate requests for information in a • Respond to legitimate requests for information in
a timely manner. timely manner. a timely manner.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
Assertive Communication https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508485

Partnerships with Colleagues https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508491
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Institute for Healthcare Improvement: SBAR Toolkit http://www.ihi.org/resources/Pages/Tools/sbartoolkit.aspx

(Situation, Background, Assessment,
Recommendation)
GP traning.net: Sheffield Assessment Instrument for http://www.gp-training.net/training/tools/sail.htm
Letters (SAIL)
Medical Protection Society: Guide to writing expert http://www.medicalprotection.org/uk/resources/factsheets/england/england-factsheets/uk-eng-guide-to-wri

reports
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health: http://www.rcpch.ac.uk/training-examinations/education/information-sharing-matters-online-education-reso

Information Sharing Matters
CS11 Clinical record keeping • Keep accurate, succinct, contemporaneous and • Keep accurate, succinct, contemporaneous and • Keep accurate, succinct, contemporaneous and WBA template CRS CA1
legible clinical records. legible clinical records. legible clinical records.
• Ensure all relevant information is recorded • Ensure all relevant information is recorded following • Ensure all relevant information is recorded
following local and national guidelines. local and GMC guidelines. following local and GMC guidelines.
• Use appropriate, secure electronic records. • Use appropriate, secure electronic records. • Use appropriate, secure electronic records.
• Be aware of the security and patient • Be aware of the security and patient confidentiality • Be aware of the security and patient
confidentiality of every record. of every record. confidentiality of every record.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
Using Electronic Records https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508503
Writing Operative Records https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508509
Handling Complaints https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508515

Books & Journals
Electronic resources General Medical Council: Good Medical Practice 2013 http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/good_medical_practice/record_work.asp
– Record your work clearly, accurately and legibly
The Medical Defence Union: Good record keeping https://www.themdu.com/guidance-and-advice/guides/consultant-pack/good-record-keeping
CS12 Write/dictate letters • Communicate through effective clear writing, • Communicate through effective clear writing, • Communicate through effective clear writing, WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio / Reflection
whether written by hand, electronically, dictated or whether written by hand, electronically, dictated or whether written by hand, electronically, dictated or
using templates. using templates. using templates.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
Books & Journals
Electronic resources GP traning.net: Sheffield Assessment Instrument for http://www.gp-training.net/training/tools/sail.htm

Letters (SAIL)
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital NHS Foundation http://www.newcastle-hospitals.org.uk/downloads/policies/Operational/SharingLetterswithPatients201306.pd

Trust: Sharing Letters with Patients Policy 2013
CS14 Planning leave • Ensure adequate intra-departmental • Ensure adequate intra-departmental • Ensure adequate intra-departmental E-portfolio / Reflection
communication to ensure efficient service provision communication to ensure efficient service provision communication to ensure efficient service provision
especially with respect to planned and un-planned especially with respect to planned and un-planned especially with respect to planned and un-planned
leave and on-call work. leave and on-call work. leave and on-call work.
• Recognise the importance of planning annual, • Recognise the importance of planning annual, study • Recognise the importance of planning annual,
study and duty leave with sufficient notice. and duty leave with sufficient notice. study and duty leave with sufficient notice.
• Follow relevant departmental protocols in the • Follow relevant departmental protocols in the event • Follow relevant departmental protocols in the
event of un-planned leave. of un-planned leave. event of un-planned leave.
• Ensure adequate communication when • Ensure adequate communication when • Ensure adequate communication when Other forms of assessments:
responsibility for patients is handed over. responsibility for patients is handed over. responsibility for patients is handed over. e.g log
• Make yourself available if at all possible, in the • Make yourself available if at all possible, in the • Make yourself available if at all possible, in the book, reviews etc
interests of patient safety, in the event of interests of patient safety, in the event of interests of patient safety, in the event of
unpredictable
e-lf and unavoidable absences of unpredictable and unavoidable absences of unpredictable and unavoidable absences of
colleagues. colleagues. colleagues.
•Books
Plan &
your return to work after significant absence,
Journals • Plan your return to work after significant absence, • Plan your return to work after significant absence,
complying with national and local guidance. complying with national and local guidance. complying with national and local guidance.
Electronic resources British Medical Association: Junior doctors’ leave https://www.bma.org.uk/advice/employment/leave/juniors-leave
IH1 Learning resources • Access and use a full range of learning resources, WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
including paper, electronic, web-based and specific
e-learning.
• Know what resources your patients might use and
guide them appropriately.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf e-learning for Healthcare http://www.e-lfh.org.uk/home/
European Computer Driving Licence http://ecdl.org
American Academy of Ophthalmology ONE network http://one.aao.org/

(free login via RCOphth)
University of Iowa: Eyerounds.org http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/index.htm
Prof Chua’s mrcophth.com http://www.mrcophth.com
Brien Holden Vision Institute Academy https://academy.brienholdenvision.org
Future Learn https://www.futurelearn.com
Books & Journals
IH2 Records • Use paper-based and/or electronic methods for WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
recording and utilising clinical information.
• Follow local Information Governance protocols,
including patient confidentiality.
• Contribute to clinical data collection for any
appropriate national databases or local projects.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Human Factors and Analysis of Adverse Events https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508527
Writing Operative Records https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508539
Books & Journals
Electronic resources National Information Governance Board for Health http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130513181549/http://www.nigb.nhs.uk/guarantee

and Social Care: NHS Care Record Guarantee
NHS Digital: Systems and Services https://digital.nhs.uk/article/196/Systems-and-services
General Medical Council: Good Medical Practice http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/good_medical_practice/record_work.asp

2013- Record your work clearly, accurately and legibly
The Medical Defence Union: Good record keeping https://www.themdu.com/guidance-and-advice/guides/consultant-pack/good-record-keeping
IH3 Guidelines • Follow local and national guidelines. • Understand how guidelines are generated, the • Contribute to the generation of local guidelines WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
levels of evidence used, and how they are and protocols, and demonstrate this in your
differentially weighted. portfolio.
Understand how guidelines can influence your
practice. Other forms of assessments:
e.g log
book, reviews etc
IH3 Guidelines
e-lf Guidelines in Clinical Practice https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508545
Using Best Practice https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508551
Common Barriers to Change https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508557
Identifying where change is needed https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508563
Methods to enable change https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508569
Explaining Evidence/Guidelines/Protocols to Patients https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508575
Books & Journals
Electronic resources National Institute for Health and Care Excellence https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance
(NICE) guidance
General Medical Council: Good Medical Practice 2013 http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/

Guidance
IH4 Portfolio • Use a portfolio for professional development. WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
• Manage your portfolio according to guidance.
• Consider the important of maintaining a personal
portfolio throughout your career.
• Know how to write a reflective piece about a
positive or negative event and record this in your
portfolio.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
Books & Journals
IH5 Information • Use information technology in your clinical WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
technonogy practice and adhere to information governance.
• Use email and other electronic means of
communication effectively and appropriately.
• Engage with electronic patient record and data
storage methods.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Introduction to health informatics https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508581
Primary and secondary uses of data in health and https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508587

social care
Improving quality and safety of care through health https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508593

informatics
Data Security Awareness – Level 1 https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508599
Books & Journals
Electronic resources RCOphth Ophthalmic Services Guidance: Informatics https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Healthcare-Informatics_UPDATE_20180925.pdf

2018
European Computer Driving Licence http://ecdl.org
Goodwill Community Foundation: Microsoft Office https://www.gcflearnfree.org/subjects/office/

Learning
NHS England Accessible Information Standard: Using https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Using-email-and-text-messages-for-communicatin

email and text message for communicating with
patients – guidance from the Information Governance
team at NHS England
NHS Digital: Terminology and Classifications https://digital.nhs.uk/article/290/Terminology-and-Classifications
Medisoft website (electronic medical records) http://www.medisoft.co.uk
Openeyes website (electronic medical records) http://www.openeyes.org.uk
IH6 Referrals • Contribute to appropriate management of waiting WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
lists and other methods of managing access to
clinical services.
• Intervene when clinical care for a patient is put at
risk by inappropriate waiting list management.

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book, reviews etc
e-lf Primary, Secondary Care Interface https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508611
Effective Referrals to Other Clinical Teams https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508617
Books & Journals
Electronic resources NHS England: Referral to treatment Guidance https://www.england.nhs.uk/resources/rtt/

IH7 Waiting lists • Contribute to appropriate management of waiting WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
lists and other methods of managing access to
clinical services.
• Intervene when clinical care for a patient is put at
risk by inappropriate waiting list management.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Scottish Government: Managing Waiting Times – A http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2003/09/18035/25475

Good Practice Guide
NHS England: Maximum Waiting Times Guidance for https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/08/wait-times-guid-comms.pdf

Commissioners
IH8 Data bases • Contribute to appropriate local and national WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
databases.
• Know how to use reports from these databases to
influence your clinical practice and assist in audit.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Community Needs Assessment and Targeting https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508623
Inequalities
Books & Journals
Electronic resources RCOphth: The British Ophthalmological Surveillance https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/standards-publications-research/the-british-ophthalmological-surveillance-unit-bo

Unit (BOSU)
NHS Blood and Transplant: Organ Donation and http://odt.nhs.uk/uk-transplant-registry/data/

Transplantation – UK Transplant Registry
RCOphth: National Ophthalmology Database Audit https://www.nodaudit.org.uk
ESCRS EUREQUO: European Registry of Quality http://www.eurequo.org

Outcomes for Cataract and Refractive Surgery
RCOphth: Cataract National Data Set https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/standards-publications-research/clinical-data-sets/cataract-national-data-set/
IH9 Incident reporting • Know the types of incidents which should be • Know what might be learned from critical Incidents, WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
reported and how their severity can be categorised. and how that learning might be implemented.
• Know how to report an incident locally. • Know what steps can be taken to reduce the risk of
• Participate fully in the follow up of any critical Critical Incidents occurring.
incidents (or serioius untoward incidents) in which
you have been involved.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Human Factors and Analysis of Adverse Events https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508629
Books & Journals
Electronic resources National Patient Safety Agency: National Reporting http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/nrls/reporting/what-is-a-patient-safety-incident/

and Learning Service
General Medical Council: Supporting information for http://www.gmc-uk.org/RT___Supporting_information_for_appraisal_and_revalidation___DC5485.pdf_55024

appraisal and revalidation
NHS Checklist for Cataract Surgery http://www.nrls.npsa.nhs.uk/resources/clinical-specialty/ophthalmology/
BCS1 Anatomy • Know the anatomy of the anterior segment of the • Recognise variations in the normal anatomy of the • Identify normal and abnormal anatomy in patients WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
eye (including cornea, anterior chamber and lens), anterior segment of the eye (including cornea, and understand how this may affect the symptoms
and the structures contributing to axial length. anterior chamber and lens), and the structures and management of their condition.
• Apply this knowledge to clinical assessments and contributing to axial length. This should be both in
investigations used in patients with cataract. terms of normal variation within the population, and
variation due to previous disease, surgery or injury.

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book, reviews etc
e-lf Eye Movements 1: The Extraocular Muscles https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508657
Eye Movements 2: Anatomy and Physiology of Eye https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508663

Movements
Examining the Macula and Posterior Pole https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508669
Surgical Anatomy and Instruments https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508675
Horizontal Rectus Surgery https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508681
Vertical Rectus Surgery https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508687
Inferior Oblique Surgery https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508693
Superior Oblique Surgery https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508699
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Atlas of Ophthalmology: Online Multimedia Database https://www.atlasophthalmology.net

BCS2 Physiology • Understand the physiology of the anterior segment • Understand how disruption of the normal WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
(including cornea, aqueous, pupil and lens). physiology of the lens can be associated with
• Apply this knowledge to clinical assessments and cataract, and the risk factors affecting this.
investigations used in patients with cataract.

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book, reviews etc
e-lf Introduction to Visual Electrophysiology https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508705
Electro-oculography (EOG) https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508711
Full-field Electroretinography (ERG) Part 1 https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508717
Full-field Electroretinography (ERG) Part 2 https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508723
Multifocal Electroretinography (mfERG) https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508729
Pattern Electroretinography (PERG) https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508735
Flash Visual Evoked Potentials (Flash VEPs) https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508741
Pattern Visual Evoked Potentials (Pattern VEPs) https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508747
Paediatric ERGs and VEP https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508753
Books & Journals
BCS3 Biochemistry & cell • Understand the basic biochemistry and cell biology • Use knowledge of basic biochemistry and cell WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
biology associated with common relevant ophthalmic biology when interpreting relevant clinical
disorders. symptoms, signs and investigations.
BCS3 Biochemistry & cell
biology

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book, reviews etc
Books & Journals
BCS4 Pathology • Understand the basic pathology of common • Use knowledge of basic pathology when WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
relevant ophthalmic disorders. interpreting clinical symptoms, signs and
investigations (including microbiology if relevant).

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Structure of bacteria https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508759
Organisation of the immune system https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508765
Genetics and taxonomy of major viral agents: 3D https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508771

structure
Pathogenicity of infectious diseases https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508777
Books & Journals
Electronic resources National Eye Institute: The David G. Cogan https://cogancollection.nei.nih.gov

Ophthalmic Pathology Collection
RCOphth Ophthalmic Service Guidance: Ophthalmic https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Ocular-Pathology-July-2016.pdf

Pathology
University of Oklahoma: Ophthalmic Pathology Altas www.ouhsc.edu/ocupath/

website
Department of Eye Pathology, UCL Institute of https://eyepath.ucl.ac.uk

Ophthalmology website
RCOphth Focus Article: Histopathology and cytology https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Focus-Winter-2010.pdf
specimens – what should you send and to whom?
The Open University via Future Learn: Histology: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/histology?lr=12

Using Microscopy to Study Anatomy and Identify
Disease (free e-learning course)
BCS5 Growth and senescence - • Understand the anatomical, physiological and • Understand how growth, development and WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
developmental changes which occur during senescence affect symptoms, signs and investigation
embryogenesis, childhood and ageing in ophthalmic results in patients with relevant disorders.
patients with relevant disorders.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf NO Resources on OST
Books & Journals
BCS6 Optics & ultrasound • Have a basic knowledge of optics, ultrasound and • Use knowledge of optics, ultrasound and • Use knowledge of optics, ultrasound and WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
electromagnetic wavelengths relevant to scope of electromagnetic wave lengths when undertaking electromagnetic wave lengths when interpreting
practice. clinical work and investigations. clinical symptoms, signs and investigations and
when relevant to the management of patients.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Self-Assessment Exercise in Basic Clinical Optics https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508783
Refractive Abnormalities https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508789
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Medrounds Publications: Essential Optics Review for www.medrounds.org/optics-review/

the Boards
University of Iowa: Eyerounds.org – Optics and http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/video/Refraction/index.htm
Refraction
Brien Holden Vision Institute Academy: Basic https://academy.brienholdenvision.org/browse/resources/courses/refopth

Refraction for Ophthalmologists e-learning (free
registration)
BCS7 Clinical ophthalmology • Understand the general principals of medicine and WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
surgery relevant to scope of ophthalmic practice.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf
Books & Journals
Electronic resources University of Iowa: Iowa Glaucoma Curriculum http://curriculum.iowaglaucoma.org/
(extensive glaucoma resources)
Atlas of Ophthalmology: Online Multimedia Database https://www.atlasophthalmology.net
BCS8 Therapeutics • Know the routes by which drugs used in • Understand how the properties of a drug influence • Understand the principles of how combinations of WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
ophthalmic practice can be administered. its absorption, distribution and clearance. drugs can be used together to compliment each
• Understand how the dose and frequency of • Understand how ocular medications can produce other and to minimise side effects.
administration of drugs relate to their effects. systemic effects, and how systemic medications can
produce ocular effects. Drugs cannot be prescribed unless the
Drugs cannot be prescribed unless the "Independent "Independent Prescriber" qualification is held.
Prescriber" qualification is held. Drugs cannot be prescribed unless the "Independent
Prescriber" qualification is held.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Local Anaesthetic Agents https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508795
Books & Journals
Electronic resources UK Teratology Information Service http://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/Medicine–pregnancy/
The British National Formulary (BNF) https://bnf.nice.org.uk

The British National Formulary for Children (BNFC) https://bnfc.nice.org.uk
International Glaucoma Association: Eyedrops and www.glaucoma-association.com/about-glaucoma/living-with-glaucoma/eye-drops-and-tablets-during-pregnan

Tablets during Pregnancy
Gov.uk: Off-label or unlicensed use of medicines https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/off-label-or-unlicensed-use-of-medicines-prescribers-responsibilities

guidance
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/conditions-and-diseases/infections/antibiotic-use

(NICE): Antibiotic use guidance
North Central London Joint Formulary Committee https://www.ncl-mon.nhs.uk/ncl-jfc.org.uk-redirect/prescribing-guidelines.html

Prescribing Guidelines
RCOphth Focus article: Update of Retinal Toxicity https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Focus-October-2016.pdf
BCS10 Psychology • Understand the psychology of vision to a basic • Recognise when a patient’s mental state is WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
standard, and its relevance to clinical practice. disturbed and make appropriate arrangements for
• Recognise factors that might affect the mental state, the patient’s care.
including discrimination or exclusion. • Understand how psychological problems can
• Understand the psychological impact of screening manifest as ophthalmic symptoms, and visual
for ophthalmic disease, for example in the context of deprivation can affect the psyche.
pre-existing systemic conditions e.g. diabetes.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf
Books & Journals
Electronic resources University of Liverpool via Future Learn: Psychology https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/mental-health-and-well-being?lr=23

and Mental Health: Beyond Nature and Nurture (free
e-learning course)
University of Reading via Future Learn: Understanding https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/anxiety-depression-and-cbt?lr=30

Anxiety, Depression and CBT (free e-learning course)
University of Birmingham via Future Learn: Dementia: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/dementia?lr=25
Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviour
(free e-learning course)
Information produced jointly by the Royal College of https://www.rnib.org.uk/eye-health-your-guide-charles-bonnet-syndrome-cbs/understanding-charles-bonnet-

Ophthalmologists and Royal National Institute of Blind
People (RNIB)
BCS11 Sociology • Understand the relevance of medical sociology to • Understand how health inequalities impact on WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
ophthalmic practice. ocular health and ophthalmic practice.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Community Needs Assessment and Targeting https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508824
Inequalities
Equality and Diversity and Human Rights – Level 1 https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508830
Health Equalities Framework https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508836
Ethics and Equity in Planning Services https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/508842
Books & Journals

Electronic resources John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: http://ocw.jhsph.edu/index.cfm/go/viewCourse/course/isbt/coursePage/index/
Open access course materials -Integrating Social and
Behavioral Theory into Public Health:
Foundations/Macro-Mezzo Levels
John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: http://ocw.jhsph.edu/index.cfm/go/viewCourse/course/isbtii/coursePage/index/

Open access course materials -Integrating Social and
Behavioral Theory into Public Health Part II:
Mezzo/Micro-Level Theories
BCS13 Epidemiology & • Understand clinical epidemiology and evidence • Apply clinical epidemiology and evidence based WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
evidence based based medicine relevant to ophthalmic practice. medicine when planning clinical management for a
medicine • Apply this knowledge when clinicalyl assessing a patient.
patinet and interpreting investigations. • Understand the influence of economic and
political considerations (both locally and globally)
on individual and community health.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Epidemiology Basic Principles https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509026
Epidemiology of Eye Disease https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509032
Public Health Aspects of Cataract https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509038

Degeneration (ARMD)
Meta-analysis and Evidence-based Medicine https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509050
Searching the Journal Literature and Locating Papers https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509056
Formulating and Writing a Research Proposal https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509062
The Regulatory Environment for Conducting Research https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509074

within the NHS
Designing a Randomized Controlled Trial Basic https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509080

Principles v4.0
Clinical Studies Part One Cohort Studies and https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509086

Measures of Association
Clinical Studies Part Two Study Design https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509092
Systematic Reviews https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509098
Qualitative Research: Basic Principles https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509104
Books & Journals
Electronic resources University of Iowa: Iowa Glaucoma Curriculum – http://curriculum.iowaglaucoma.org/chapter/35

Glaucoma Management Studies
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine: http://open.lshtm.ac.uk/course/index.php?categoryid=2

Open access courses on Ophthalmic Epidemiology
and Global Blindness
John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: http://ocw.jhsph.edu/index.cfm/go/viewCourse/course/FundEpi/coursePage/index/
Open access course materials – Fundamental
Epidemiology I
John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: http://ocw.jhsph.edu/index.cfm/go/viewCourse/course/fundepiii/coursePage/index/
Open access course materials – Fundamental
Epidemiology II
BCS 14 Instruments • Know about instruments relevant to ophthalmic • Understand and apply knowledge of instrument • Know the limitations of technology and the risks WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
practice. technology relevant to ophthalmic practice. involved in the use of instrument technology.
• Maintain an understanding of new developments
in relevant technologies.

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book, reviews etc
e-lf
Books & Journals
Electronic resources University of Iowa: Eyerounds.org – Common http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/tutorials/instruments//index.htm

Instrument Trays for Ophthalmology
Stanford Byers Eye Institute: The Ophthalmic http://ophthalmology.stanford.edu/education/ophthalmic-innovation-fellowship.html

Innovation Program
BCS15 Statistics • Know about basic descriptive statistics relevant to • Understand and apply knowledge of statistics • Use knowledge of statistics relevant to ophthalmic WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
ophthalmic practice. relevant to ophthalmic practice. practice in the interpretation, performance and
• Use knowledge of statistics relevant to ophthalmic publication of audit and research.
practice in the interpretation of audit and research.

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book, reviews etc
e-lf
Books & Journals
Electronic resources John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: http://ocw.jhsph.edu/index.cfm/go/viewCourse/course/introbiostats/coursePage/index/

Open access course materials – Introduction to
Biostatistics
John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: http://ocw.jhsph.edu/index.cfm/go/viewCourse/course/BiostatisticsLectureSeries05/coursePage/index/
Open access course materials – Biostatistics
John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: http://ocw.jhsph.edu/index.cfm/go/viewCourse/course/EssentialsProbabilityStatisticalInference/coursePage/in

Open access course materials -Essentials of
Probability and Statistical Inference
John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: http://ocw.jhsph.edu/index.cfm/go/viewCourse/course/exdata/coursePage/index/
Open access course materials -Exploratory Data
Analysis
BCS17 Economics • Know about health economics relevant to • Understand and apply knowledge of health • Understand how ophthalmic services are planned WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio
ophthalmic practice. economics relevant to ophthalmic practice. and managed within the health service.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Health Economics of Eye Care https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509110
Books & Journals
Electronic resources John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: http://ocw.jhsph.edu/index.cfm/go/viewCourse/course/ConceptsEconomicEvaluation/coursePage/index/

Open access course materials -Concepts in Economic
Evaluation
John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: http://ocw.jhsph.edu/index.cfm/go/viewCourse/course/UnderstandingCostEffectiveness/coursePage/index/

Open access course materials -Understanding Cost-
Effectiveness Analysis in Health Care
AER1 Compassion • Be compassionate in your management of • Be compassionate in your management of patients. • Be compassionate in your management of E-portfolio / Reflection
patients. • Show understanding of suffering, kindness, caring patients.
• Show understanding of suffering, kindness, caring and a willingness to help. • Show understanding of suffering, kindness, caring
and a willingness to help. and a willingness to help.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Keeping the Patient at the Centre of Care https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509116
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Patient: Ideals and the Hippocratic Oath http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/40000020/
General Medical Council: Compassion, care, dignity http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/25070.asp

and respect – fundamental principles in care of older
people
AER2 Autonomy • Respect that a patient with mental capacity can • Respect that a patient with mental capacity can • Involve patients and appropriate carers in clinical E-portfolio / Reflection
make a decision about their management that make a decision about their management that decision making.
appears to contradict clinical advice. appears to contradict clinical advice. • Ensure that treatment accounts for the individual
• Act as the patient’s advocate and understand the • Act as the patient’s advocate and understand the patient’s choices, wishes, co-morbities and long
importance of protecting the safety of individuals importance of protecting the safety of individuals and term conditions.
and society. society. • Respect that a patient with mental capacity can
make a decision about their management that
appears to contradict clinical advice.
• Act as the patient’s advocate and understand the
importance of protecting the safety of individuals
and society.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Patient Autonomy and Patient Ethics https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509122
Patient Partnership https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509134
Books & Journals
Electronic resources British Medical Association: Autonomy or self https://www.bma.org.uk/advice/employment/ethics/medical-students-ethics-toolkit/2-autonomy-or-self-dete

determination
General Medical Council: Consent- patients and http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/ethical_guidance/consent_guidance_index.asp

doctors making decisions together (2008) guidance
AER3 Considerate appraoch • Show consideration, especially when managing • Show consideration, especially when managing • Show consideration, especially when managing E-portfolio / Reflection
people with physical disability, or visual impairment people with physical disability, or visual impairment people with physical disability, or visual impairment
or learning disability. or learning disability. or learning disability.
• Adopt an appropriate method of communication • Adopt an appropriate method of communication • Adopt an appropriate method of communication
and assist the patient with appropriate verbal and and assist the patient with appropriate verbal and and assist the patient with appropriate verbal and
physical support. physical support. physical support.
• Act as an advocate for the patient. • Act as an advocate for the patient. • Act as an advocate for the patient.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Communication, Culture and Decision Making https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509152
Attitudes and Behaviour https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509158
Confidentiality, Equality and Diversity https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509170
Understanding Equality and Diversity-patient https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509176

Scenarios
Equalities Legislation https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509182
Impact of Discrimination on Health Status https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509188
Ethnicity and Culture https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509194
Respecting Diversity in Others https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509200
Health Inequalities https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509212
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Royal National Institute for Blind People (RNIB) http://www.rnib.org.uk
website
National Center for Interprofessional Practice and https://nexusipe.org/informing/resource-center/effective-intercultural-communication-health-professionals

Education: Effective Intercultural Communication for
Health Professionals
Disability Matters (Health Education England): e- http://www.disabilitymatters.org.uk

learning resources
RCOphth Ophthalmic Services Guidance: Eye Care for https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Eye-Care-Services-for-Adults-with-Learning-Disabili
Adults with Learning Disabilities 2015
AER4 Empathy • Show empathy to patients and colleagues. • Show empathy to patients and colleagues. • Show empathy to patients and colleagues. E-portfolio / Reflection
• Consider the impact of disfigurement and • Consider the impact of disfigurement and disability, • Consider the impact of disfigurement and
disability, including visual impairment, on the life of including visual impairment, on the life of patients disability, including visual impairment, on the life of
patients and their relatives. and their relatives. Make appropriate arrangements patients and their relatives. Make appropriate
• Be an advocate for those with visual impairment, for support. arrangements for support.
helping to combat the stigma potentially associated • Be an advocate for those with visual impairment, • Be an advocate for those with visual impairment,
with it. helping to combat the stigma potentially associated helping to combat the stigma potentially associated
• Be aware of individuals and agencies that might with it. with it.
provide support for professionals in difficulty. • Be aware of individuals and agencies that might • Be aware of individuals and agencies that might
provide support for professionals in difficulty. provide support for professionals in difficulty.

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e-lf Keeping the Patient at the Centre of Care https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506136
Patient Autonomy and Patient Ethics https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509218
Public Health Roles of Eye Health Professionals, https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509224

Patients and the Wider Public
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Royal National Institute for Blind People (RNIB): http://www.rnib.org.uk/services-we-offer-advice-professionals/education-professionals
Education professionals
Scope: Visual impairment https://www.scope.org.uk/support/families/diagnosis/visual
AER5 Confidentiality • Respect patient confidentiality and be aware of • Respect patient confidentiality and be aware of • Respect patient confidentiality and be aware of E-portfolio / Reflection
appropriate circumstances for disclosure of patient appropriate circumstances for disclosure of patient appropriate circumstances for disclosure of patient
information in protecting the individual and society. information in protecting the individual and society. information in protecting the individual and society.

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book, reviews etc
e-lf Confidentiality and Privacy https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509230
DVLA https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509242
Books & Journals

Electronic resources General Medical Council: Confidentiality – good http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/ethical_guidance/confidentiality.asp
practice in handling patient information (2017)
guidance
NHS Digital: Data security and information https://digital.nhs.uk/data-security-information-governance
governance
National Data Guardian website https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/national-data-guardian
Books & Journals HM Government: Data protection https://www.gov.uk/data-protection/the-data-protection-act
AER6 Limits • Recognise the limits of your competence and work • Recognise the limits of your competence and work • Recognise the limits of your competence and E-portfolio / Reflection
within them. within them. work within them.
• Recognise the level of supervision commensurate • Recognise the level of supervision commensurate • Recognise the level of supervision commensurate
with your training. with your training. with your training.
• Improve your competence by exploiting training • Improve your competence by exploiting training • Improve your competence by exploiting training
opportunities when they arise. opportunities when they arise. opportunities when they arise.

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e-lf Competency in Practice https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509248
Managing Yourself https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509254
Books & Journals
Electronic resources General Medical Council: Good medical practice http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/good_medical_practice/apply_knowledge.asp

2013- Apply knowledge and experience to practice
AER7 Help • Seek advice and assistance from other health • Seek advice and assistance from other health • Seek advice and assistance from other health E-portfolio / Reflection
professionals where appropriate. professionals where appropriate. professionals where appropriate.
• Offer and make arrangements for a second • Offer and make arrangements for a second opinion • Recommend where a second opinion might be
opinion when appropriate. when appropriate. appropriate.
AER7 Help

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e-lf Competency in Practice https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509260
Demonstrating Personal Qualities Managing Yourself https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509266
Books & Journals
Electronic resources NHS Employers.Org http://www.nhsemployers.org/~/media/Employers/Publications/Staying_on_course.pdf
AER8 Multisource feedback • Obtain feedback from colleagues using an • Obtain feedback from colleagues using an • Obtain feedback from colleagues using an WBA template MSF
appropriate tool such as multi-source feedback and appropriate tool such as multi-source feedback and appropriate tool such as multi-source feedback and
use the information obtained to develop clinical use the information obtained to develop clinical use the information obtained to develop clinical
practice. practice. practice.
• Contribute to similar feedback for colleagues in a • Contribute to similar feedback for colleagues in a • Contribute to similar feedback for colleagues in a
constructive way. constructive way. constructive way.

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book, reviews etc
e-lf Making the Best Use of Multi-Source Feedback A https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509272
Trainee Guide
Feedback for Personal Development https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509278
Developing Self-awareness https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509284
Delivering and Receiving Effective Feedback https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509296
Encouraging Feedback and Using it https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509302

Books & Journals
Electronic resources NHS Employers: Staying on course – supporting http://www.gmc-uk.org/doctors/revalidation/colleague_patient_feedback.asp

doctors in difficulty through early and effective action
2012
University of Glasgow Human Resources: The Review http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/humanresources/all/pay/pdr/pdr_ref_guide/reviewmeeting/#/givingandreceiv

Meeting – Giving and Receiving Feedback
AER9 Appraisal and • Take part in regular appraisal, prepare a portfolio • Take part in regular appraisal, prepare a portfolio • Take part in regular appraisal, prepare a portfolio E-portfolio / Reflection
revalidation and use it to reflect upon your training and and use it to reflect upon your training and and use it to reflect upon your training and
development as an eye care professional. development as an eye care professional. development as an eye care professional.
• Use your personal development plan to prepare • Use your personal development plan to prepare for • Use your personal development plan to prepare
for your assessment of competency, and any your assessment of competency, and any necessary for your assessment of competency, and any
necessary revalidation or maintenance of revalidation or maintenance of registration. necessary revalidation or maintenance of
registration. • Understand the Good Practice document relevant registration.
• Understand the Good Practice document relevant to your profession. • Understand the Good Practice document relevant
to your profession. to your profession.

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e-lf Appraisal Skills https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509308
Books & Journals

Electronic resources NHS England: Medical Revalidation https://www.england.nhs.uk/medical-revalidation/
General Medical Council: GMP Framework for http://www.gmc-uk.org/doctors/revalidation/revalidation_gmp_framework.asp

appraisal and revalidation
AER10 Ethical appraoch • Have an understanding of clinical ethics in relation • Have an understanding of clinical ethics in relation • Have an understanding of clinical ethics in relation E-portfolio / Reflection
to clinical practice and the care of patients. to clinical practice and the care of patients. to clinical practice and the care of patients.
• Understand and apply the principles of equal • Understand and apply the principles of equal • Understand and apply the principles of equal
opportunities and avoid unfair discrimination in a opportunities and avoid unfair discrimination in a opportunities and avoid unfair discrimination in a
diverse society. diverse society. diverse society.
• Use resources in an ethical way. • Use resources in an ethical way. • Use resources in an ethical way.
• Apply the principles of research ethics.

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e-lf Acting with Integrity https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509314
Ethics: Moral Issues https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509320
Ethics – Improving Quality of Life https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509326
Ethics – Current Issues in Medical Ethics https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509332
Ethics – Consent https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509338
Ethics: Human Rights https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509344
Ethics and Law – Professional and Legal Focus https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509350
Mental Capacity https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509356
Mental Capacity Assessment https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509362
Patient Autonomy and Patient Ethics https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509368
Ethical Tensions in the Consultation https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509380
Health Equalities Framework https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509386
Health Economics of Eye Care https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509398

Books & Journals
Electronic resources General Medical Council: Good medical practice http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/good_medical_practice.asp#Research

(2013) Guidance
British Medical Association: Equality, diversity and https://www.bma.org.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion

inclusion
NHS Health Research Authority website http://www.hra.nhs.uk
London Deanery Faculty Development: What is http://www.faculty.londondeanery.ac.uk/e-learning/diversity-equal-opportunities-and-human-rights/what-is-e

Equality and Diversity?
AER11 Probity • Follow your professional body’s guidance on • Follow your professional body’s guidance on • Follow your professional body’s guidance on E-portfolio / Reflection
probity. probity. probity.
• Be aware of potential and actual conflicts of • Be aware of potential and actual conflicts of interest • Be aware of potential and actual conflicts of
interest and declare them appropriately. and declare them appropriately. interest and declare them appropriately.

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e-lf How to avoid the GMC Disciplinary Committee https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509404
The Challenge of Probity https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509410
Books & Journals

Electronic resources General Medical Council: Good medical practice http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/good_medical_practice.asp#Probity
(2013) Guidance
Medical Protection Society: The GMC’s expectations http://www.medicalprotection.org/uk/advice-booklets/professionalism-an-mps-guide/professionalism-gmc-e

on probity
AER13 Data protection • Apply the principles of data protection and • Apply the principles of data protection and freedom • Apply the principles of data protection and E-portfolio / Reflection
freedom of information legislation in relation to the of information legislation in relation to the use and freedom of information legislation in relation to the
use and disclosure of health data. disclosure of health data. use and disclosure of health data.

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AER13 Data protection
e-lf Confidentiality and Privacy https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509434
DVLA https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509446
Books & Journals

Electronic resources NHS England: Data Protection Policy 2016 https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/data-protection-policy-v3-1.pdf
Books & Journals HM Government Legislation: Data Protection Act http://www.opsi.gov.uk/Acts/Acts1998/ukpga_19980029_en_1

1998
AER15 Safegurading • Understand and apply the legislation for the • Understand and apply the legislation for the • Understand and apply the legislation for the WBA template CbD / e-Portfolio / Reflection / mandatory
safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
• Recognise where an individual may require • Recognise where an individual may require • Recognise where an individual may require
protection and take action using appropriate local protection and take action using appropriate local protection and take action using appropriate local
measures to secure the individual’s safety. measures to secure the individual’s safety. measures to secure the individual’s safety.

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book, reviews etc
e-lf Mental Health Act https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509452
Safeguarding Adults – Level 2 https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509464
Safeguarding Children – Level 1 https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509470
Safeguarding Children: Level 3 – Introduction: https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509482

Attaining and Maintaining Safeguarding Competences
Safeguarding Children: Level 3 – Parental Risk Factors https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509482
Safeguarding Children: Level 3 – Unexplained Injuries https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509494
Safeguarding Children: Level 3 – Disability and https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509500

Neglect
Safeguarding Children: Level 3 – Fabricated and https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509506
Induced Illness
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Department of Education: Working together to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-safeguard-children–2
safeguard children guidance
Department of Health: Adult safeguarding: updated https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-safeguarding-statement-of-government-policy-10-may-20
statement of government policy 2013
NICE guidance: Child maltreatment: when to suspect https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg89

maltreatment in under 18s
NHS England: Safeguarding Policy 2015 https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/safeguard-policy.pdf
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to www.nspcc.org.uk/inform/

Children: Child protection and safeguarding
information, advice and research
AER16 Prioritisation • Carry out responsibilities in a timely manner, • Carry out responsibilities in a timely manner, • Carry out responsibilities in a timely manner, E-portfolio / Reflection
prioritising urgent and important tasks. prioritising urgent and important tasks. prioritising urgent and important tasks.
• Recognise stress in yourself and others. • Recognise stress in yourself and others. • Recognise stress in yourself and others.
• Develop your resilience by adapting to stress and • Develop your resilience by adapting to stress and • Develop your resilience by adapting to stress and
adversity. adversity. adversity.

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e-lf Managing Your Emotions https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509512
Health (Blood Borne Infection) and Handling Stress https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509524
Stress Bullying https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509530
Books & Journals

Electronic resources Mind Tools: Time Management http://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_HTE.htm
Total Success: Time Management -Manage Yourself, http://www.tsuccess.dircon.co.uk/timemanagementtips.htm

Not your time!
Wikipedia: Time management http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_management
Mind Tools: Stress Management http://www.mindtools.com/smpage.html

Stress Management Society website http://www.stress.org.uk/
DMCRJ1 Evidence based • Practice following protocols. • Demonstrate that you make decisions by applying E-portfolio / Reflection
approach • Understand the value of evidence based clinical appropriate and clear clinical reasoning.
practice. • Practice in line with the latest evidence.
DMCRJ1 Evidence based
approach

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e-lf An Introduction to Evidence Based Medicine https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509536
Making Decisions 1 https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509542
Making Decisions 2 https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509548
Evidence Based Medicine in Clinical Practice https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509560
Common Study Designs in Clinical Research https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509566
Searching the Literature and Locating Papers https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509572
How to Review a Paper https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509578
Common Barriers to Change https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509584
Identifying Where Change is Needed https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509590
Methods to Enable Change https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509596
Health Economics of Eye Care https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509602
Books & Journals

Electronic resources National Institute of Health and care Excellence https://www.nice.org.uk/Guidance
(NICE) guidance
BMJ Clinical Evidence http://clinicalevidence.bmj.com/x/index.html
NICE evidence database www.evidence.nhs.uk
University of Oxford Centre for Evidence-based http://www.cebm.net
Medicine website
DMCRJ2 Quality improvement • Understand how review of clinical practice can • Understand how review of clinical practice can • Design and implement a quality improvement E-portfolio / Reflection
improve clinical outcomes. improve clinical outcomes. project that improvse clinical effectiveness and
• Help implement the outcomes of quality patients’ safety and experience by using data to
improvement projects. identify areas for improvement.

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book, reviews etc
e-lf Quality and safety in the NHS https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509608
Introduction to Quality Improvement https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509614
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509620
Errors and Experiences in Healthcare https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509626
Minimising Risk in Healthcare Organisations https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509632
Quality Improvement Methods for Operating Theatre https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509638

Settings
Quality Improvement Methods for Community and https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509650

Primary Care Settings
Listening to Patients’ Experiences https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509656
Ensuring Patient Safety https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509662
Critically Evaluating https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509668
Encouraging Improvement and Innovation https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509674
Facilitating Transformation https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509680
Identifying the Contexts for Change https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509686
Applying Knowledge and Evidence https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509692
Making Decisions https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509068
Evaluating Impact https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509698
Audit: Basic Principles https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509704
Books & Journals

Electronic resources Department of Health: The NHS quality, innovation, http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130123201409/http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatisti
productivity and prevention challenge: an
introduction for clinicians 2010
The King’s Fund: Improving quality in the English NHS https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/sites/files/kf/field/field_publication_file/Improving-quality-Kings-Fund-Februar

– A strategy for Action 2016
DMCRJ3 Personal audit • Understand how audit can contribute to E-portfolio / Reflection
improvement in your own clinical practice, and the
role of national audits.
• Identify procedures and processes suitable for
audit and maintain a logbook of those performed.
• Perform personal audit to improve the quality
and/or efficiency of patient care.
• Submit a written account of one personal audit of
your own performance (distinct from those used for
different OCCCF curriculum outcomes) in which you
presented your results and completed the audit
cycle.

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book, reviews etc
e-lf Audit https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509710
Books & Journals

Electronic resources Clinical Audit Support Centre website http://www.clinicalauditsupport.com/
RCOphth Ophthalmic Services Guidance: Clinical https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Clinical-Audit-and-Clinical-Effectiveness-in-Ophthal
Audit and Clinical Effectiveness in Ophthalmology
2016
NICE: Audit and service improvement https://www.nice.org.uk/about/what-we-do/into-practice/audit-and-service-improvement
Books & Journals Royal College of Surgeons: Audit https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/standards-and-research/support-for-surgeons-and-services/audit/
DMCRJ4 Research • Understand and apply the basic principles of • Perform research projects and present the results E-portfolio / Reflection
research in health care. of one.
• Critically appraise research literature and • Understand basic principles of research
understand how the findings contribute to clinical governance and how you should apply relevant
practice. ethical guidelines to research activities.

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book, reviews etc
e-lf Epidemiology: Basic Principles https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509716


within the NHS – Research Governance and Ethics
Designing a Randomized Controlled Trial: Basic https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509740

Principles
Clinical Studies Part One: Cohort Studies and https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509746
Clinical Studies Part Two: Study Design https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509752
Books & Journals

Electronic resources National Institute of Health Research: Good Clinical https://learn.nihr.ac.uk/course/index.php?categoryid=5
Practice (GCP) e-learning
Medical Research Council website https://www.mrc.ac.uk
John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: http://ocw.jhsph.edu/index.cfm/go/viewCourse/course/introhsr/coursePage/index/
Open access course materials -Introduction to the
Ethics of Human Subjects Research
DMCRJ5 Management • Understand the basic principles of how health • Understand the basic principles of how health E-portfolio / Reflection
services are commissioned, funded, audited and services are commissioned, funded, audited and
managed at a departmental level. managed at a departmental, hospital, community
• Know about different models of service delivery and and national level.
how the multi-professional team may be involved. • Know how services are held publically
accountable.
• Know about different models of service delivery
and how the multi-professional team may be
involved.
• Understand the importance of being able to
review a service to improve patient experience.

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book, reviews etc
e-lf Introduction to CLCF: Managing Services https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509782
NHS Structure and Healthcare Organisations https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509800
Providing Care Efficiently https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509806
Financial Costs and Pressures https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509812
Business Planning https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509818
Responsibilities to Colleagues https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509824
Ensuring Development and Learning https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509830
Day to Day Management https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509836
Organisational Performance https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509842
Health and Safety Legislation https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509848
Employment Legislation https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509854
Project Management https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509860
Commissioning for Providers https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509866
Introduction to CLCF: Improving Services https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509872
Creativity and New Solutions https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509878
Communicating in Organisations https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509884

Settings
Clinical Governance https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509920
Monitoring Systems of Care https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509926
Introduction to CLCF: Setting Direction https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509932
Decisions: How they are made https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509938
Collecting Data and Information for Healthcare https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509950
Successful Patient Outcomes https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509956
Accountability in Healthcare Organisations https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509962
National Organisations and Networks https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509968
Principles of Commissioning https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509974
Introduction to Commissioning in England https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509980
The Future of Leadership in Healthcare https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509986
Empowering the Manager – Managing Upwards https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509992
Public Health roles of Eye Health Professionals, https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/509998

Community Needs Assessment and Targeting https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510004
Inequalities
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management https://www.fmlm.ac.uk
NHS National Innovation Centre: Design the Solution http://knowledge.nic.nhs.uk/Stages.aspx?stage=ID2&taskId=29
(drafting a business plan)
NHS England: NHS Commissioning https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/
NHS Choices: About the NHS in England http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/thenhs/about/Pages/nhsstructure.aspx
HS1 Health service provision • Understand the organisation of healthcare at the • Understand the organisation of the healthcare E-portfolio / Reflection
local level. system, so as to appreciate the political,
environmental and economic context of patient
care.
HS1 Health service provision

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book, reviews etc
e-lf NHS Structure and Healthcare Organisations https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510010
Organisation and Structure of Health and Care https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510022

Services
Health Needs, Demands and Resource https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510040
Books & Journals

Electronic resources Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency
website
NHS England website https://www.england.nhs.uk

NHS Clinical Commissioners: About CCGs https://www.nhscc.org/ccgs/
The King’s Fund: How is the NHS structured? https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/audio-video/how-new-nhs-structured
HS2 Clinical governance • Adhere to local clinical governance guidelines. • Know and understand the components of clinical • Play an active role in local clinical governance E-portfolio / Reflection
• Ensure that patient safety is paramount in all you governance, such as audit and risk management. processes, and ensure that patient safety is
do. • Adhere to local and national clinical governance paramount in all you do.
guidelines.
• Ensure that patient safety is paramount in all you
do.

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book, reviews etc
e-lf Introduction to Clinical Safety and Standards https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510046
Quality and safety in the NHS https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510052
Using best practice https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510064

Using Policy and Guidance to Ensure Effective https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510106

Healthcare
Nurturing Safety https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510118
Raising Concerns About Patient Safety https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510130
Team Working and Patient Safety https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510136
Outcomes and Patient Experience https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510142
Audit: Basic Principles https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510148
Preparing for Audit https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510154
Conducting an Audit and Feedback https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510160
Books & Journals
Electronic resources RCOphth Ophthalmic Services Guidance: Clinical https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Clinical-Audit-and-Clinical-Effectiveness-in-Ophthal

Audit and Clinical Effectiveness in Ophthalmology
2016
NHS Checklist for Cataract Surgery http://www.nrls.npsa.nhs.uk/resources/clinical-specialty/ophthalmology/
Public Health England: Diabetic eye screening https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/diabetic-eye-screening-programme-failsafe-procedures

programme- failsafe procedures guidance
Department of Health: Clinical Governance http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publichealth/Patientsafety/Clinicalgov
The Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland

website
The Medical Defence Union website https://www.themdu.com
The Medical Protection Society website https://www.medicalprotection.org/uk/home
General Medical Council: Good medical practice http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/good_medical_practice.asp

(2013) guidance
John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: http://ocw.jhsph.edu/index.cfm/go/viewCourse/course/patientsafety/coursePage/index/

Open access course materials -Patient Safety and
Medical Errors
HS4 Multidisciplinary teams • Develop good clinical networks with colleagues in • Recommend when patients might benefit from WBA template MSF
other disciplines that will benefit patient care. the input of healthcare professionals from other
specialties and professions.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Building and Maintaining Relationships https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510172
Encouraging Contribution https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510178
Working within Teams https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510184
Team Dynamics https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510190
Effective Team Working https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510196
Team Roles and Personality https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510202
Team Working and Patient Safety https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510208
General Theatre Conduct https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510214
Partnerships with Colleagues https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510220
Dealing with Difficult People https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510226

Developing Networks https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510232
Public Health roles of Eye Health Professionals, https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510238

Books & Journals
Electronic resources General Medical Council: Good medical practice http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/good_medical_practice/collaboratively.asp
(2013) guidance -Working collaboratively with
colleagues
The King’s Fund: Improving NHS Culture https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/projects/culture/effective-team-working
HS5 Leadership • Know the different types of leadership role and • Adopt the role of the leader in the multi- E-portfolio / Reflection
understand that they are not solely based on professional team where appropriate.
hierarchy.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Introduction to Leadership and Lead https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510250
Introduction to the Medical/Clinical Leadership https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510256

Competency Framework
Introduction to CLCF: Demonstrating Personal https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510262
Qualities
Values and Attitudes in Practice https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510268
Team Roles and Personality https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510274
Understanding Stress https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510286
Dealing with Stress https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510292
Managing Personal and Professional Development https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510304
Using Policy and Guidance to Ensure Effective https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510316

Healthcare
Introduction to MLCF: Working with Others https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510244
Leadership Styles https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510328
Team Dynamics https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510334
Effective Team Working https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510340
Achieving a Facilitative Approach https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510346
Assertive Communication https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510352
Dealing with Conflict https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510358
Working in a Group https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510364
Coaching for Practice https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510370
Assertiveness in the Workplace https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510382
The Situational Leader https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510388
Leading a Team https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510394
Books & Journals

Electronic resources Health Education England: Leadership Development https://www.nwpgmd.nhs.uk/medical-leadership/leadership-development-tools
Tools
The Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20150407084003/http://www.midstaffspublicinquiry.com/
Inquiry
NHS Leadership Academy website https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/healthcare-leadership-model/
The King’s Fund: Organisational development- helping https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/leadership

your organisation be fit for purpose, fit for the future
Open University via Future Learn: Management and https://www.futurelearn.com/programs/management-leadership

Leadership (free e-learning course)
HS6 Safeguarding • Know the local safeguarding procedures and • Take responsibility for the safeguarding of children • Take responsibility for the safeguarding of children WBA template CbD / E-portfolio / Reflection / mandatory
contacts. and other vulnerable patients. and other vulnerable patients.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
HS6 Safeguarding
e-lf Mental Health Act https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510400
Safeguarding Adults – Level 2 https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/511209
Safeguarding Children: Level 3 – Introduction: https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510424

Attaining and Maintaining Safeguarding Competences
Safeguarding Children: Level 3 – Parental Risk Factors https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510430
Safeguarding Children: Level 3 – Unexplained Injuries https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510436
Safeguarding Children: Level 3 – Disability and https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510442

Neglect
Safeguarding Children: Level 3 – Fabricated and https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510448
Induced Illness
Books & Journals
Electronic resources General Medical Council: 0-18 years- guidance for all http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/ethical_guidance/children_guidance_index.asp
doctors
British Medical Association: Children and young https://www.bma.org.uk/advice/employment/ethics/children-and-young-people

people ethics tool kit
National Patient Safety Agency website http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/
Department of Education: Working together to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-safeguard-children–2

safeguard children Guidance
Department of Health: Adult safeguarding: updated https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-safeguarding-statement-of-government-policy-10-may-20
statement of government policy 2013
NICE guidance: Child maltreatment: when to suspect https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg89

maltreatment in under 18s
NHS England Safeguarding Policy 2015 https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/safeguard-policy.pdf
HS8 Research • Understand the value of research in clinical care. • Contribute to research in eye care. E-portfolio / Reflection
• Consider Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
HS8 Research

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Epidemiology Basic Principles https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510532

within the NHS
Designing a Randomized Controlled Trial Basic https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510562
Principles v4.0
Clinical Studies Part One Cohort Studies and https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510568
Clinical Studies Part Two Study Design https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510574
Evidence Based Medicine in Clinical Practice https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510594
How to Review a Paper https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510606
Books & Journals

Electronic resources General Medical Council: Good practice in research http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/ethical_guidance/5992.asp
NHS Health Research Authority website http://www.hra.nhs.uk

National Institute of Health Research: Good Clinical https://learn.nihr.ac.uk/course/index.php?categoryid=5
Practice (GCP) e-learning
Medical Research Council website https://www.mrc.ac.uk
John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: http://ocw.jhsph.edu/index.cfm/go/viewCourse/course/HSRE/coursePage/index/
Open access course materials -Introduction to
Methods for Health Service Research and Evaluation
HS9 Teaching • Understand the skills required to contribute to the • Demonstrate the skills required to contribute to the • Take responsibility for the teaching and training of E-portfolio / Reflection
teaching and training of students and other teaching and training of students and other students and other healthcare colleagues.
healthcare colleagues. healthcare colleagues.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf How do Adults Learn? https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510618
Teaching – Delivering a Formal Teaching Session https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510624
Teaching Groups and Workshops https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510630
Principles of Assessment https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510636
Books & Journals
Electronic resources RCOphth: Resources and Support for Trainers https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/training/resources-and-support-for-trainers/
RCOphth: Training the Trainers courses https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/events-and-courses/training-the-trainers-courses/
General Medical Council: Recognition and approval of http://www.gmc-uk.org/education/10264.asp

trainers
BMJ Careers: Effective teaching skills—how to http://careers.bmj.com/careers/advice/Effective_teaching_skills—how_to_become_a_better_medical_educat

become a better medical educator
NHS Health Education England: Leadership https://www.nwpgmd.nhs.uk/medical-leadership/leadership-development-tools

Development Tools
HS10 Management • Contribute to the achievement of patient safety, • Foster an environment conducive to service • Demonstrate the skills of a clinical manager E-portfolio / Reflection
service goals, efficient resource management and improvement. including planning to ensure achievement of service
performance management of yourself. goals, efficient resource management and
performance management of yourself and others.
• Provide support, direction and motivation to
others involved in service delivery.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf ntroduction to CLCF: Managing Services https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510642
NHS Structure and Healthcare Organisations https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510660
Providing Care Efficiently https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510666
Financial Costs and Pressures https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510672
Business Planning https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510678
Responsibilities to Colleagues https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510684
Ensuring Development and Learning https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510690
Day to Day Management https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510696
Project Management https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510720
Commissioning for Providers https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510726
Introduction to CLCF: Improving Services https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510732
Creativity and New Solutions https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510738

The Impact of Introducing Change https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510744

Settings
Introduction to CLCF: Setting Direction https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510792
Decisions: How they are made https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510798
Communicating in Organisations https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510804
Collecting Data and Information for Healthcare https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510816
Planning https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510852
Managing Resources https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510864
Managing People https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510870

Managing Performance https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510876
Empowering the Manager – Managing Upwards https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510882
Managing Absence https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510888
Leading, Managing and Dealing With Change https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510894
Managing Stress in the Workplace https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510900
Performance Management https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510906
Service Improvement https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510912
The Situational Leader https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510918
Books & Journals

Electronic resources General Medical Council: Leadership and http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/ethical_guidance/management_for_doctors.asp
management for all doctors (2012)
BMJ Careers: How does leadership differ from http://careers.bmj.com/careers/advice/How_does_leadership_differ_from_management_in_medicine%3F

management in medicine?
The King’s Fund: Organisational development- helping https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/leadership

your organisation be fit for purpose, fit for the future
CPD1 Reflects • Reflect on your personal behaviour and practice. • Reflect on your personal behaviour and practice. • Reflect on your personal behaviour and practice. E-portfolio / Reflection

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Making the Best Use of Multi-Source Feedback A https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510924
Trainee Guide
Managing Your Emotions https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510948

Developing Self-awareness https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510954
Continuing Personal Development https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510966
Books & Journals

Electronic resources BMJ Careers: Reflection- tick box exercise or learning http://careers.bmj.com/careers/advice/view-article.html?id=20009702
for all?
GPonline: Developing reflective writing skills http://www.gponline.com/developing-reflective-writing-skills-part-one/article/1137992
Academy of Medical Royal Colleges: Improving http://www.aomrc.org.uk/publications/reports-guidance/improving-feedback-reflection-improve-learning-pra

feedback and reflection to improve learning. A
practical guide for trainees and trainers 2017
CPD2 Limits • Maintain an awareness of the limits of your • Maintain an awareness of the limits of your • Maintain an awareness of the limits of your E-portfolio / Reflection
knowledge. knowledge. knowledge.
• Pursue means of gaining insight into your • Pursue means of gaining insight into your • Pursue means of gaining insight into your
limitations and feedback on clinical practice. limitations and feedback on clinical practice. limitations and feedback on clinical practice,
including in complex situations.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Feedback for Personal Development https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510972
Competency in Practice https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/510978
Books & Journals

Electronic resources General Medical Council: Good medical practice 2013 http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/good_medical_practice/apply_knowledge.asp
– Apply knowledge and experience to practice
BMJ Careers: Dealing effectively with critical feedback http://careers.bmj.com/careers/advice/view-article.html?id=20013082

as a doctor
Algiraigri AH. Ten tips for receiving feedback https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4116619/
effectively in clinical practice. Medical Education
Online.
CPD3 Self-directed learning • Identify and respond to your own learning needs. • Identify and respond to your own learning needs. • Identify and respond to your own learning needs. E-portfolio / Reflection
• Prepare and follow a personal development plan. • Prepare and follow a personal development plan. • Prepare and follow a personal development plan.
• Utilise all learning opportunities that are made • Utilise all learning opportunities that are made • Utilise all learning opportunities that are made
available. available. available.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Continuing Personal Development https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/511000
Liberating Learning – Patient Based Strategy https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/511006
Liberating Learning – Classroom and Learner-based https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/511012

Strategy
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Future Learn https://futurelearn.com
BMJ Careers: How to prepare a personal development http://careers.bmj.com/careers/advice/How_to_prepare_a_personal_development_plan

plan
Patient: Personal Development Plans https://patient.info/doctor/personal-development-plans
Health and Care Professions Council: Continuing http://www.hpc-uk.org/registrants/cpd/

professional development (CPD) and HCPC
registration
General Medical Council: Guidance on CPD http://www.gmc-uk.org/education/continuing_professional_development/cpd_guidance.asp
CPD4 Uncertainty • Practice effectively in an environment of clinical E-portfolio / Reflection

uncertainty.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Washington University in St Louis Institute for Public https://publichealth.wustl.edu/helping-patients-and-clinicians-manage-uncertainty-during-clinical-care/

Health: Helping Patients and Clinicians Manage
Uncertainty During Clinical Care
CPD5 CPD • Demonstrate that you actively participate in • Demonstrate that you actively participate in • Demonstrate that you actively participate in E-portfolio / Reflection
continuing professional development. continuing professional development. continuing professional development.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Feedback for Personal Development https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/511018
Managing Personal and Professional Development https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/511024
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Health and Care Profressions Council: Continuing http://www.hpc-uk.org/registrants/cpd/

registration
General Medical Council: Revalidation http://www.gmc-uk.org/doctors/revalidation.asp
CPD6 Career development • Take responsibility for your own career • Take responsibility for your own career • Take responsibility for your own career E-portfolio / Reflection
development. development. development.
• Seek the support and guidance of your • Seek the support and guidance of your educational • Seek the support and guidance of your
educational supervisors. supervisors. educational supervisors.
CPD6 Career development

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Managing Personal and Professional Development https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/511042
Coaching Skills https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/511060
Coaching to Support Change https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/511066
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Health and Care Professions Council: Continuing http://www.hpc-uk.org/registrants/cpd/

registration
CPD7 Personal health • Take responsibility for your own personal health • Take responsibility for your own personal health • Take responsibility for your own personal health E-portfolio / Reflection
and well-being. and well-being. and well-being.
• Take appropriate steps to protect patients when • Take appropriate steps to protect patients when • Take appropriate steps to protect patients when
your own health is affected by illness or disability. your own health is affected by illness or disability. your own health is affected by illness or disability.

e.g log
book, reviews etc
e-lf Stress Bullying https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/511072
Understanding Stress https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/511078

Dealing with Stress https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/511084
Managing Your Emotions https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/511090
Books & Journals
Electronic resources Health and Care Professions Council: Continuing http://www.hpc-uk.org/registrants/cpd/

registration
General Medical Council: Revalidation http://www.gmc-uk.org/doctors/revalidation.asp
General Medical Council: Doctors’ health http://www.gmc-uk.org/doctors/information_for_doctors/7033.asp
General Medical Council: Guidance on declaring http://www.gmc-uk.org/doctors/registration_applications/12972.asp

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OCCCF curriculum Key:

Cataract no color box = curriculum and learning competencies

Cataract Competencies Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assessments

Other forms of assessments:

e-lf Taking a directed clinical history https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506078

Electronic resources UK Council of Clinical Communication videos http://www.ukccc.org.uk/e-learning-videos/

Electronic resources Meduweb Ophthalmic Clinical Skills videos https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506078

Other forms of assessments:

e-lfh How to Measure Acuity https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506163

Measuring Contrast Sensitivity https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506169

Assessing Vision in Children https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506175

How to measure colour vision https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506186

Ophthalmology Investigation and Examination Techniques. B James, L Benjamin. Butterworth Heinemann

Clinical Orthoptics (3rd Edition). F Rowe. Wiley-Blackwell 2012

Electronic resources University of Iowa: Eyerounds.org Examination videos http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/video/plastics/index.htm

Brien Holden Vision Institute Basic Refraction for https://academy.brienholdenvision.org/browse/resources/courses/refopth

Other forms of assessments:

e-lf Examination of the External Eye https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506204

Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology: A Practical Guide. Schiefer U, Wilhelm H, Hart W. Springer 2007

Electronic resources University of Iowa: Eyerounds.org- Examination http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/video/plastics/index.htm

Prof Chua mrcophth.com: Clinical Examination Videos http://www.mrcophth.com/videosonclinicalexamination/1b.html

Other forms of assessments:

e-lf Normal Pupil Reactions https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506210

The Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD) https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506222

Ophthalmology Investigation and Examination Techniques. B James, L Benjamin. Butterworth Heinemann

Electronic resources University of Iowa: Eyerounds.org- Examination http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/video/plastics/index.htm

Prof Chua mrcophth.com: Clinical Examination Videos http://www.mrcophth.com/videosonclinicalexamination/1a.html

Sam Tapsell Neuro-ophthalmology videos https://www.youtube.com/user/stapsell/videos

Other forms of assessments:

e-lf Measuring the IOP using Applanation Tonometry https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506270

Measuring IOP Using Other Tonometry Methods https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506276

Ophthalmology Investigation and Examination Techniques. B James, L Benjamin. Butterworth Heinemann

Electronic resources Meduweb Ophthalmic Clinical Skills videos https://www.meduweb.com/threads/23708-Ophthalmic-Clinical-Skills-videos

University of Iowa: Glaucoma Curriculum lecture on http://curriculum.iowaglaucoma.org/chapter/3

University of Iowa: Eyerounds.org- Examination http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/video/plastics/index.htm

European Glaucoma Society Guidelines 4th edition http://www.eugs.org/eng/egs_guidelines_reg.asp

Other forms of assessments:

e-lf The Slit Lamp and How to Use It https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506282

Electronic resources Meduweb Ophthalmic Clinical Skills videos https://www.meduweb.com/threads/23708-Ophthalmic-Clinical-Skills-videos

University of Iowa: Glaucoma Curriculum lecture on http://curriculum.iowaglaucoma.org/chapter/4

University of Iowa: Gonioscopy.org website www.gonioscopy.org

Other forms of assessments:

e-lf Examining the Ocular Fundus https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506288

Examining the Macula and Posterior Pole https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506294

Examining the Retinal Periphery https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506300

Examining the Premature and Infant Retina https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506306

Examination of the Optic Nerve https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506312

Books & Journals

Electronic resources Meduweb Ophthalmic Clinical Skills videos https://www.meduweb.com/threads/23708-Ophthalmic-Clinical-Skills-videos

Other forms of assessments:

e-lfh Skin Rash https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506318

Examination of a 40-Year-Old Woman with Symptoms https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506324

Examination of a Middle-Aged Female Patient with https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/506330

Books & Journals

Electronic resources St George’s University of London: Clinical Skills www.elu.london/cso/

OSCE Skills.com www.osceskills.com/

Other forms of assessments:

Books & Journals

Electronic resources University of Iowa: Eyerounds.org- Corneal Imaging http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/tutorials/Corneal-imaging/index.htm

Medscape: Corneal Topgraphy and Imaging Article https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1196836-overview

RCOphth Ophthalmic Services Guide: Ophthalmic https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Ophthalmic-Imaging-November-2016.pdf

American Academy of Ophthalmology ONE Network: https://www.aao.org/resident-course/refractive-101-corneal-topography-pentacam-wavefro

Ophthalmic Edge: Anterior Segment Ultrasound https://ophthalmicedge.org/physician/course/?Imaging/Anterior-Segment-Ultrasound/16