Australian College of Optometry | Certificate in Advanced Contact Lenses

ACO-CACL

Certificate in Advanced
Contact Lenses

Developed to meet the needs of practising optometrists, the Certificate in Advanced Contact Lenses (ACO-CACL) is designed to enhance your understanding of contact lens practice and enable you to increase your competency through theory and the development of appropriate skills.

An expert team of presenters will deliver lectures on a range of topics including soft and hard lenses; lens fitting; orthokeratology; miniscleral lenses; corneal grafts and prosthetic lenses. The course offers a flexible remote learning structure ideal for rural or remote optometrists and those balancing work and other commitments.

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Commencement
30 May 2022
Duration
6 months
CPD Points
Australia: 23 clinical CPD hours, inc 2T & 5i
CPD Points
New Zealand: 28G7CD

Features

Self-paced independent learning (approximately 24 hours)
Flexible delivery comprising online lectures and demonstration videos
E-learning materials and online assessments
Local clinical experience within Australia and/or New Zealand (16 hours)
Post-nominals upon completion of the full course
High level of support provided by the ACO Online forums and networking opportunities

Entry requirements

Candidates must be an optometry graduate and registered as an optometrist in Australia or New Zealand. Course enquiries from overseas applicants or optometrists with limited registration should be directed to cpd@aco.org.au. It is recommended that candidates have a minimum of six months general practice experience prior to commencing this course.

Further information

We understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on work and life. Should you be interested in our certificate courses, but are uncertain whether you are able to keep up with the course curriculum and time requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us via email to find out more on how we are supporting candidates to completion of their certificates.

2022 Fees	Australia _{(Inc GST)}	New Zealand _{(Ex GST)}
ACO Member	$2,286	$2,078
Non Member	$2,910	$2,646

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Your tax-deductible donation will help thousands of vulnerable and low-income community members receive the quality eye care all Australians deserve. With your support, we can continue to provide optometry services to remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities as well as outreach services such as providing eyecare to outreach services such as providing eyecare to people experiencing homelessness or to our Home Support Program for limited-mobility patients.

Your contribution can also support world-leading eye health research through the National Vision Research Institute.

ACO-CACL

Certificate in Advanced Contact Lenses

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