Our standards define the standards of behaviour and performance we expect of all registered student optometrists and student dispensing opticians.
Standards for optical students
Introduction
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Listen to patients and ensure that they are at the heart of the decisions made about their care.
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Communicate effectively with your patients
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Obtain valid consent
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Show care and compassion for your patients
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Recognise, and work within, your limits of competence
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Conduct appropriate assessments, examinations, treatments and referrals under supervision
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Maintain adequate patient records
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Ensure that supervision is undertaken appropriately and complies with the law
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Work collaboratively with your peers, tutors, supervisors or other colleagues in the interests of patients
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Protect and safeguard patients, colleagues and others from harm
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Ensure a safe environment for your patients
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Show respect and fairness to others and do not discriminate
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Maintain confidentiality and respect your patients’ privacy
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Maintain appropriate boundaries with others
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Be honest and trustworthy
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Do not damage the reputation of your profession through your conduct
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Respond to complaints effectively
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