SpaMedica launches pre-reg training programme

SpaMedica has partnered with Vision Express to offer pre-registration training placements to 150 trainee optometrists, with the opportunity to shadow SpaMedica’s clinical teams and in-house optometrists. 

SpaMedica has collaborated with the College of Optometrists to provide accredited placements for the trainees, who were currently gaining high street experience at Vision Express practices country wide. 

Tom Critchley, SpaMedica’s principal optometrist, said: ‘We’re delighted to be working with Vision Express and The College of Optometrists to facilitate wider access to professional development and training opportunities.’ 

Dan McGhee, director of professional services at Vision Express, added that the partnership would ensure access to high-quality training and supervision in both community and hospital settings, and the fulfillment of many of the competencies assessed as part of the Scheme for Registration.