Leonardo Champions Continued Education with New Self-Study Area

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

The new “Continuing Education” section contains a collection of General Optical Council (GOC) approved courses which can be viewed on-demand on a variety of topics from the role of the Local Optical Committee (LOC) to healthy team dynamics and confidentiality in the digital age.

Sameen Qayyum, Leonardo Vision Care Training Expert at EssilorLuxottica, said: “Leonardo remains committed to supporting the growth and development of its employees and partners and the new section offers a fantastic resource for ECPs to support their CPD journey.

“The platform also delivers an incredible variety of content with varying formats tailored to every learner’s development throughout their careers including live discussions, videos, interactive lessons & key opinion leader lectures.”

CONTINUING EDUCATION

The “Continuing Education” area hosts expert-curated content which will be added to on a regular basis. Here are some highlights:

The Role of the LOC

In this Q&A vodcast, Roma Malik, Non-Executive Director at LOCSU and Chair of Nottinghamshire LOC discusses the role of the Local Optical Committees in shaping eye care services. She shares her journey into LOC leadership, the importance of getting involved and how LOCs support service delivery, patient safety, and professional standards. A must watch for optical professionals interested in making a local impact and helping shape the future of the profession.

Establishing a healthy team dynamic

This CPD course focuses on enhancing team performance through effective goal setting, time management, and communication skills. Participants will learn to set SMART goals, manage their time efficiently, and communicate effectively to foster a collaborative and productive team environment.

Confidentiality in the digital age

This CPD explores the critical importance of confidentiality in modern healthcare, focusing on the challenges posed by digital transformation. Participants will gain practical insights into safeguarding patient data, understanding legal frameworks and mitigating risks from cybersecurity threats and human error.

Framing Myopia Management

There are a variety of spectacle lens options available for treatment of myopia progression. In this lecture, Dr Alicia Thompson looks at the importance of careful frame selection in regard to myopia management in children when using these treatments. Paediatric fitting differs from that of an adult so the session looks at what practitioners should be looking at when dispensing children as well as the impact of a poorly fitting pair of spectacles to the child.

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