View from ABDO: Robust level of training

The demand for suitably trained support staff is growing. The public must receive appropriate advice and service from our front-line staff, and our registrants require the assurance that the actions of the team are in accordance with GOC regulations and in compliance with GOS and NHS contracts.

The WCSM has been the provider of support staff training and accreditation for many years, most recently in conjunction with ABDO College. The WCSM announced this month that it plans to withdraw its accredited qualifications for optical assistants. At the same time ABDO College announced the introduction of a new optical assistant course. ABDO is grateful to the WCSM for working cooperatively to arrive at this position.