LOCSU offers a wide range of courses for LOCs and their members, including facilitated induction courses aimed at newer LOC members, an annual Leadership Skills Programme and a range of training courses for enhanced primary care services.
Please contact LOCSU for further information on any aspect of training and development.
The list below includes information about training and development opportunities offered by LOCSU. These include:
LOCSU hosts in-depth facilitated induction programmes each year. This includes the opportunity to participate in private, online group discussions with other new members, with group webinars focused on specific LOC topics and activities designed to support delegates to become effective LOC members quickly.
LOCSU’s Leadership Skills for Optical Professionals, is a 20-credit postgraduate module, and part of WOPEC’s MSc programme at Cardiff University.
This course is designed to enable the practising optical professional to become an effective leader at local, regional and/or national level within the optical sector through the support and development of LOCs and LEHNs, building effective strategic networks, influencing policy makers and enhancing eye health services for patients.
The full available list of training available for LOCs can be found here – you will need to log in to view this.
LOCSU works with WOPEC to offer training courses for enhanced primary care services to support the implementation of the LOCSU clinical pathways. You can find out more information about these courses in the LOCSU/WOPEC modules brochure.
If you are interested in any of these courses, please contact your LOC to request the access codes. If you are having difficulties with this, please contact us and we will put you in touch with them.
When you get your code from your LOC, you should receive instructions on how to register that code or you can click here for them.
All modules are CPD accredited.
NHS England has published a competencies and qualification summary table to help local commissioners and all those involved in planning care better understand what each profession is able to do with their core competency.
Individual practitioners who require WOPEC training codes should contact their LOC directly.
LOCSU has produced guidance for students who are interested in getting involved with their LOC.
LOCs who are interested in engaging with students can find more information in the members area.
