On May 19th 2003, a meeting held in Brimingham established a new
organisation that would unify the diverse professional groups involved
in imaging, scientific and technical investiagtion within ophthalmology,
providing common educational and professional development programmes,
codes of conduct, disciplinary procedures and to consider the process
by which professional registration with the Health Professions Council
(HPC) might be achieved for Health Care Scientists working within
the discipline of Ophthalmology.
The concept recieved overwhelming support from the delegates and
professional associations present and the Association of Ophthalmic
Science Practitioners was founded. The Ophthalmic Imaging Association
and the Ophthalmic Technicians Newtwork support aims and objectives
of the AOSP.
AOSP is one of the founding members of the Voluntary Registration
Council, which is the vehicle that will take aspirant Health Care
Science Professions through the regulatory process and ultimately
registration with the Health Professions Council.
AOSP has adopted the Foundation Degree in Ophthalmic Science and
Technology as the minimum level of qualification for its members.
Through AHPO is involved in the development of BSc and Postgraduate
educational programmes as well the AHPO Annual Continuing Education
Programme.
AOSP is committed to promoting the highest standards practice in
ophthalmic imaging, science and technology. |
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Christopher Mody
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