Orthoptics: How to be a Brilliant Allied Health Professional

Start your career as an orthoptist

Orthoptics is an allied health profession in demand worldwide, particularly in the NHS. It is considered a specialist subject, which means students in the UK are eligible for funding throughout their studies.

This three-week course will provide you with accessible knowledge and a comprehensive introduction to orthoptics.

With this understanding, you’ll be able to develop in your career as an orthoptist as you discover what the profession entails, the opportunities available, and the routes into this exciting professional world.

Understand the basics of eye anatomy and binocular vision

An orthoptist has a varied role and treats many fascinating conditions.

On the course, you’ll unpack these conditions, such as binocular vision, and learn the basics of eye anatomy to help develop your clinical skills.

Become inspired by the progressive careers of orthoptists

You’ll delve into the impressive extended roles and progressive careers of orthoptists.

Exploring the NHS bands and salaries, the continuing professional development available, and listening to what patients think, you’ll gain a large-scale picture of orthoptics to understand how you can develop within the role.

Develop crucial clinical skills alongside King’s College London

Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by the specialists at King’s College London and King’s College Hospital Optical Services.

With their expertise, you’ll finish the course with the clinical skills and knowledge to begin an exciting career in orthoptics.

This course is designed for anyone interested in orthoptics and expanding their knowledge of different allied health professions.

You may be a prospective or current student, or a current orthoptist wanting to learn from other departments and organisations.

You may also be a member of the eye department and you’re interested in learning more about what orthoptists do.

This course is designed for anyone interested in orthoptics and expanding their knowledge of different allied health professions.

You may be a prospective or current student, or a current orthoptist wanting to learn from other departments and organisations.

You may also be a member of the eye department and you’re interested in learning more about what orthoptists do.

• To develop an understanding of what a career in Orthoptics is like
• To explore different routes into Orthoptics
• To demonstrate basic knowledge of eye anatomy, binocular vision, and clinical skills
• To be able to identify the fascinating conditions that Orthoptists investigate
• To describe the different career pathways and opportunities for Orthoptists
• To reflect on the profession at a national and international level