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February 22, 2026
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Professionalism and Professional Standards for Optometrists and Opticians

Course Introduction:

Professionalism and Professional Standards for Optometrists and Opticians is a CPD-accredited course designed for registrants of the General Optical Council who wish to strengthen professional conduct and regulatory compliance.

The course explores patient-centred care, integrity, accountability, professional boundaries, confidentiality, accurate record-keeping, safeguarding, and the duty of candour within optical practice, ensuring alignment with professional and ethical standards.

It is particularly relevant for optometrists and opticians completing continuing professional development (CPD), responding to complaints, or facing fitness-to-practise investigations.

Through structured reflection and practical guidance, participants will develop insight, implement meaningful remediation, and demonstrate ongoing professional growth. This supports patient safety, maintains public confidence, and promotes continued registration with the General Optical Council.

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Course Content

Course Objectives
Course Objectives
Section 1: Overview of Professionalism for Optometrists and Opticians
1.1 Defining Professionalism
1.2 Importance of Professionalism in Optical Practice
1.3 The GOC’s Role: Ensuring Professional Standards
1.4 Reflective Quiz
Section 2: Core Principles of Professionalism in Optical Practice
2.1 Patient-Centred Care
2.2 Integrity and Honesty
2.3 Accountability and Responsibility
2.4 Confidentiality and Respect for Privacy
2.5 Effective Communication
2.6 Respect, Equality, and Inclusion
2.7 Teamwork and Collaboration
2.8 Documentation and Record-Keeping
2.9 Reflective Practice
2.10 Reflective Quiz
Section 3: The GOC Standards of Practice and Standards for Optical Businesses
3.1 Knowledge, Skills, and Competence
3.2 Safety and Quality in Optical Services
3.3 Communication, Partnership, and Public Trust
3.4 Maintaining Public Confidence in Optical Practice
3.5 Reflective Quiz
Section 4: Professional Boundaries and Ethical Conduct
4.1 Understanding Professional Boundaries in Optical Practice
4.2 Romantic or Sexual Relationships – Strict Prohibition
4.3 Managing Commercial Pressures and Conflicts of Interest
4.4 Digital Boundaries and Social Media Professionalism
4.5 Managing Inappropriate Behaviour from Patients
4.6 Reflective Quiz
Section 5: Breach of Professional Standards, Consequences, and Remediation
5.1 Understanding Breaches in Optical Practice
5.2 Consequences for Patients, Professionals, and Public Trust
5.3 The GOC Fitness-to-Practise Process
5.4 Remediation: Reflection, Insight, and Professional Growth
5.5 Reflective Quiz
Section 6: Professionalism and Fitness to Practise
6.1 Understanding Fitness to Practise in Optical Regulation
6.2 How Professionalism Protects Fitness to Practise
6.3 Early Warning Signs and Risk Areas
6.4 Insight and Regulatory Decision-Making
6.5 Professional Conduct During a Regulatory Investigation
6.6 Rehabilitation and Restoration of Trust
6.7 Professional Resilience and Preventative Practice
6.8 Reflective Quiz
Section 7: Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Conclusion and Key Takeaways
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