CHEC’s Inaugural CPD Conference: A Cracking Success!

Well, what a day it was!

The sun was positively beaming down on Delta Hotel Preston, the recently refurbished Victorian manor house providing the perfect backdrop for our first CPD Conference to which we were absolutely delighted to welcome over 80 optometrists and dispensing opticians.

The event offered optometry professionals a unique opportunity to earn nine CPD points, enhancing their professional development in an effective and efficient way. And speaking of points, a whopping 696 CPD points were handed out by the time the day wrapped up at 3pm!

The buzz in the room was palpable from the moment registration opened at 9 o’clock. It was brilliant to see so many familiar faces, and equally lovely to welcome a host of new ones, all eager to soak up the knowledge and bag some valuable CPD points. A massive thank you to our Senior Partnership Executive, Yaseen Shah, who was a fantastic host, ensuring everything ran smoothly and keeping the smiles coming throughout the day.

The agenda was packed with insightful sessions, delivered by our very own expert team, kicking off the CPD sessions, CHEC’s very own Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Director, Mahmoud Rabie, gave delegates the lowdown on the newest cutting-edge intraocular lens options for cataract surgery, bagging them 2 CPD points focusing on their clinical practice and professionalism. Following that, CHEC’s Ophthalmologist, Moemen Elnawawy, delivered a fascinating look at global perspectives on glaucoma, another session that earned attendees 2 CPD points in clinical practice and professionalism. After a well-earned breather, our National Clinical Lead, Karen Dewhurst, led an engaging discussion on the clinical decision-making in cataract referrals, a valuable session worth 3 CPD points aimed at boosting both clinical practice and communication skills. To round off the afternoon, there was an interactive visual recognition test and discussion about common presentations in the community, which secured delegates a further 2 CPD points in clinical practice.

CHEC is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of patient care and enhancing the development of optometry professionals. A key part of this ongoing commitment is supporting the CPD cycle with comprehensive training and sharing ophthalmic knowledge. The CPD Conference is the latest in a series of learning opportunities offered by CHEC, reinforcing its dedication to patient safety and quality care.

“CHEC is proud to work in partnership with optometry professionals and support them in delivering the highest standards of patient care. Hosting our first full-day CPD Conference was a great opportunity to share our ophthalmic expertise and connect with the optometry community in the North West,” says Nicole Stevens, CHEC Events Manager.

“CPD events play a vital role in ensuring healthcare professionals stay at the forefront of their field. We’d like to thank everyone who joined us for making the conference such a success. We’re looking forward to building on this momentum with future events that support professional development with engaging, evidence-based education.”