The Optometrists and Opticians Board has updated the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Guidelines for practitioners.

The key updates include the following:

1. Category 1A – allow interactive (live) webinars and non-core events
2. Category 1B – changes in allocation of points
3. Category 2  –  accept inclusion of posters published in scientific journals & presentation at professional conferences; accept unpublished reviewed journals 
4. Category 3 – accept inclusion of pre-recorded local/overseas webinar

Practitioners are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the updated guidelines. More details are available at this link.