ABDO introduces first dispensing diploma in India - Sankara Nethralaya Academy, a unit of Medical Research Foundation, Chennai

 

ABDO introduces first dispensing diploma in India

 

Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has teamed up with India’s Sankara Nethralaya Academy, a unit of Medical Research Foundation, Chennai, India to introduce the first professional training course to people already working within the optical sector in the country.

Currently there is no professional dispensing training available in the subcontinent and therefore, unlike in the UK, those working in the sector are not professionally qualified. ABDO hopes that by teaming up with Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya the Diploma in Ophthalmic Dispensing will ensure that higher standards are followed in the future.

The Association’s new course will cover both the technical and more advanced aspects of dispensing, with students required to attend a series of block release sessions supervised by ABDO tutors at the Elite School of Optometry.

The Diploma is a three-year course offered via distance learning. Running over six semesters, students will be assessed through theory and practical-based examinations each term.

ABDO general secretary, Tony Garrett commented: “There is a steadily growing recognition worldwide of the need for professionally qualified dispensing opticians and this is highlighted by the initiative ABDO has jointly founded in India.

“The Association is delighted to be the first organisation to form a partnership that will inevitably bring about higher optical dispensing standards in this rapidly emerging nation. It also further demonstrates ABDO’s successful and continued expansion into international markets.”

To Know More, Contact:

Dr. Anuja R Singh, B.Opt.,M.A.,M.hil.,Ph.D

Manager – Optometry: C U Shah Sankara Nethralaya

Head - Optometry Programs:The SN Academy

Units of Medical Research Foundation,Chennai

mob : 91769 44244 / eMail : anujar@snmail.org>

web : www.snacademy.ac.in