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Association of Health Professions in Ophthalmology

Welcome to the home page of the Association of Health Professions in Ophthalmology. AHPO is an organization that represents the different professions that provide treatment and care for patients with eye diseases.

Events

Fifth Annual CE Programme
Visual Fields, Biometry & the UK Vision Strategy
Wednesday 11th November 2009 in Manchester

This meeting was well attended by 106 nurses, technicians, orthoptists, MTOs and health care assistants. AHPO would like to thank all of the speakers who provided such valuable and inspirational talks. Details of the sixth CE will be online soon. Please click here if you would like to view copies of the presentations or download handouts.

Breaking News

  • Foundation Degree in Ophthalmic Science and Technology

The next intake of students at Castle College Nottingham will start in September 2010. For further information follow this link to the Castle College website or see our Education area for more details.

For details of the City of Westminster College Course, please contact the Clinical Coordinator Geeta Benton on 020 72582962

For some insight and update on training the workforce, we have provided some more information here

  • Clinical Tutor in Ophthalmic Science
Castle College Nottingham is advertising for a Clinical Tutor in Ophthalmic Science. This is a 3 day week full time position. For further information and an application form email: ellen.cook@castlecollege.ac.uk

  • Ophthalmic ScienceTutors required
Castle College Nottingham is advertising for lecturers in the following areas (£34 per hour - teaching on a Tuesday only). Systemic Disease and Ocular Manifestations, Ethics , Law and Healthcare, Clinical Assessment of the Ophthalmic patient, Ophthalmic Imaging, Communications, Promoting Equality and Special needs. For further information and an application form email: ellen.cook@castlecollege.ac.uk