College of Optometrists launches new online supervisor training

The College of Optometrists has launched an online training resource for practitioners wishing to become a trainee supervisor.

Offering one CET point, the training includes four short videos about supervision and covers the communication and standards of practice competencies. Participants will need to complete a multiple choice quiz to demonstrate what they have learned.

College director of education Jackie Martin said: ‘Being a supervisor is an essential role in helping to develop the profession and having the opportunity to encourage someone in their career can be very rewarding. With online training and our recently launched Competency Framework, we want make it easier to become a supervisor and to ensure those that do so feel supported.’