A month into the pre-reg period, the eager trainee should keep their eyes peeled for the arrival of a key person in their development and maturation as an optometrist – the stage one assessor.
Getting properly acquainted with the assessor can be a somewhat nerve-racking experience. If like myself you are prone to being somewhat Frank Spencer-like it can only make matters worse. So the most important thing to do when making the first impression is to relax. Think of this as a friendly visit.
Where to be
To ensure the trainee has sufficient experience in order to demonstrate confidence in the areas being assessed it is a good idea to have a fair share of experience before the visit. Sitting around at reception and booking appointments in the period immediately before the visit probably won’t be the most useful use of professional time. It is suggested by the College of Optometrists that the trainee has completed 20 refractions and 20 dispenses by this point.
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