Required skill:

Develop broad and integrated knowledge of the theoretical and applied principles of the anatomical, physiological and perceptual aspects of the visual system

Required competencies:

Cognitive skills
Analysis, judgement, attention to detail		 Generic competencies
Personal capabilities Technical ability
Business awareness Practical elements
Professional expertise

Required skill:

Develop detailed knowledge of structural and functional anomalies of the visual system, their investigation and correction

Required competencies:

Cognitive skills
Analysis, judgement, attention to detail		 Generic competencies
Personal capabilities Technical ability
Business awareness Practical elements
Professional expertise

Required skill:

Develop an understanding of ocular and systemic disease to a level necessary for them to function as effective primary care optometric practitioners

Required competencies:

Cognitive skills
Analysis, judgement, attention to detail		 Generic competencies
Personal capabilities Technical ability
Business awareness Practical elements
Professional expertise

Required skill:

Demonstrate detailed knowledge of a wide-range of optical appliances (including related European and international standards) and the ability to dispense satisfactorily to patients

Required competencies:

Cognitive skills
Analysis, judgement, attention to detail		 Generic competencies
Personal capabilities Technical ability
Technical knowledge
Business awareness Practical elements
Professional expertise

Required skill:

Demonstrate an awareness of the legal, ethical and commercial restraints and constraints within which optometry operates, including legislation relating to the use and supply of ophthalmic drugs

Required competencies:

Cognitive skills
Analysis, judgement, attention to detail		 Generic competencies
Personal capabilities Technical ability
Business awareness
Process operation, commercial awareness		 Practical elements
Professional expertise

Required skill:

Develop knowledge of occupational visual standards so that they may offer appropriate advice to patients

Required competencies:

Cognitive skills
Analysis, judgement, attention to detail		 Generic competencies
Personal capabilities Technical ability
Business awareness
Process operation		 Practical elements
Professional expertise

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