The Orthoptist Trailblazer Group is delighted to announce that the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has approved the Level 6 Orthoptist apprenticeship standard.
Orthoptists see patients of all ages with a wide range of conditions affecting their vision. They investigate, diagnose and treat defects in eye movement and problems with how the eyes work together, called binocular vision. Patients may be experiencing symptoms such as blurred, oscillating or double vision. Patients can exhibit outward signs, such as misalignment or uncontrolled movement of the eyes or abnormal head positions.
Orthoptists monitor patients’ conditions and help them manage the visual symptoms of their condition. They also provide advice for visual and general rehabilitation. They are trained to offer a range of treatments in the management or correction of these conditions which may include eye patches, eye exercises, prisms or glasses.
Access the Standard and Assessment Plan documents, along with other useful resources here.
The funding band is £25,000.
Employers, training providers and apprentice assessment organisations can now prepare for delivery of the apprenticeship.