W002181 Independent Prescribing for Optometrists – Postgraduate Ocular Therapeutics (Part-Time Course)

Concepts

• glasgow
• education and training
• postgraduate ocular therapeutics
• part-time course
• w002181 independent prescribing
• independent prescribing
• optometrists
• ocular
• postgraduate
• therapeutics

Location

Glasgow

Description

Independent Prescribing for Optometrists – Postgraduate Ocular Therapeutics (Part-Time Course)

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 80000000 - Education and training services

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Legal Justification

Glasgow Caledonian University is the only accredited training provider for this course in Scotland. Within Scotland, Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is the only education provider currently offering the Independent Prescribing Qualification. The qualification offered at GCU offers a blended learning approach and at least one live learning day per module (3 modules in total). Out with Scotland there are other education providers who can offer this course however attending these institutes would require excessive travel and additional expense. Other UK providers offer the qualification, however only via distance learning only package In order to become an accredited training provider, Universities must now apply and meet the rigorous assessment of the General Optical Council or have a valid qualification previously approved by the College of Optometrists. GCU have a valid qualification from the College of Optometrists. Both HEIs in Scotland are prioritising their undergraduate educational reform to include the Independent Prescribing qualification over development of new postgraduate programmes. 1st intake of undergraduates for GCU will be in September 2024, UHI is proposed for September 2025. GCU are currently working on their new postgraduate Independent Prescribing qualification application to the GOC.

Other Information

It should be noted that this VEAT notice is intended to inform the market of the intention to award a contract under Regulation 33.4.b(ii) and whilst the system requires an award date prior to the notice publication for the avoidance of doubt it should be noted that the contract has not been entered into prior to the publication of this notice. (SC Ref:768750)