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Bill Harvey takes a closer look at the new professional qualification process for optometrists

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This month sees the first crop of pre-reg optometrists starting the new pre-registration qualification process and it is fair to say it bears little resemblance to the old system. Furthermore, contrary to the oft-levelled accusation that it is a 'dumbed-down' process, the new scheme, if properly implemented, is not only a challenging process but also reflects a better continual appraisal of performance throughout the year as well as offering an opportunity to sample the competency at the end of the year in a process far more standardised than the old exam system.

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