by James Gibbins | Apr 28, 2020 | News
When it comes to effective optical dispensing, there is a wealth of information to aid practitioners to get the best outcome for their patients. JAMES GIBBINS boils it down to some of the key elements. Our industry has many experienced optical dispensers who are in an...
by ACOD | Apr 1, 2020 | News
The Australasian College of Optical Dispensing (ACOD) has announced it will offer fee relief to all students in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, which is impacting both the health and economic prosperity of Australians and New Zealanders. “ACOD has announced it...
by James Gibbins | Apr 1, 2020 | News
In Australia, three quarters of the staff who work in retail optometry and dispensing practices have insufficient training for their roles. Very often they have received no formal or accredited training at all. In fact, in recent years, enrolments into the official...
by Chedy Kalach | Sep 26, 2019 | News
A formal qualification can take an optical assistant to the next level of their career. CHEDY KALACH explains how a Certificate IV can be a valuable asset to both an individual and a practice. Optical assistants can be great assets to a practice. They tend to manage...
by ACOD | Sep 12, 2019 | News
The ACOD team are thrilled to announce an increase in dispensing training in Australia. The Australasian College of Optical Dispensing (ACOD) can announce there is an increase in optical dispensing students undertaking the Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing HLT47815...
by Chedy Kalach | Jul 31, 2019 | News
Dispensing glasses to children is a very different experience compared to adults. In part two of a series, CHEDY KALACH looks at what makes a good children’s frame and how to fit the completed glasses. In part one we looked at the importance of children receiving...
