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- 21st July 2021 //Apply now – applications closing soonApplications close 1 August for courses at ABDO College including Ophthalmic Dispensing, Contact Lens Certificate, Optical Assistant and Senior Optical Assistant. Steve Hertz FBDO, Head of Operations at ABDO College says, “If you are looking at the next steps for your career now is the time...
- 08th June 2021 //Stepping into managementLifelong learning is the foundation of a career in optics but what path do you take once you are qualified? Robina Moss talks to some graduates who went into management and looks at training options. Dylan Russell is a dispensing optician practice manager with Boots Opticians in Scotland but...
- 18th May 2021 //Good news for BSc(Hons) students at ABDO CollegeFollowing positive negotiations, ABDO College can announce that fees for the BSc(Hons) in Ophthalmic Dispensing will be frozen for academic year 2021/22. The BSc(Hons) in Ophthalmic Dispensing is offered by ABDO College in collaboration with Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU). ABDO...
- 12th May 2021 //ABDO College Vacancy: Operational services support administratorThis role will support the setup, delivery and on going maintenance of ABDO College courses. Alongside supporting students while they are present on campus with queries and requests, the operational services support administrator will also have a prominent role in ABDO College’s online...
- 11th May 2021 //ABDO College Vacancy: LecturerABDO College has a vacancy for a highly motivated individual to join the team of dedicated teaching staff at Godmersham, Kent. We have a full-time teaching post available and the applicant will assist with teaching in all areas of the ophthalmic dispensing programme. Find full details...
- 12th April 2021 //ABDO College has welcomed back its first group of students today after a year of online teachingSmall groups of first and third year students will be attending in coming weeks for focussed practical sessions to compliment the in depth online teaching they have already received this academic year. ABDO College Head of Operations Steve Hertz FBDO says, “We are delighted to be welcoming...
- 01st April 2021 //Fees Freeze for ABDO CollegeABDO College has announced that, for all courses where it sets the fees, fees will be frozen for the 2021/22 session. Applications will open on 1 April for the ophthalmic dispensing courses, contact lens and low vision courses and optical support courses including Optical Assistant and Senior...
- 03rd February 2021 //Scheduled work on ABDO College websiteThe scheduled work on the ABDO College website has been...
- 02nd February 2021 //Appointment of new chair of trustees for ABDO CollegeAt the ABDO College Trustees meeting held on Wednesday 27 January, Angela McNamee stood down as chair of the Trustees after five years in the role and having completed the maximum term of eight years as a Trustee. She has been succeeded as Chair by former ABDO President Clive Marchant Sir...
- 27th January 2021 //Appointment of new trustees for ABDO CollegeABDO College has appointed three new trustees. The new trustees will be: Les Thomas, a former ABDO College student, is now the learning and development specialist for DOs and CLOs at Boots Opticians. He is also an ABDO practical examiner and practice visitor. He will be replacing Angela...
- 10th December 2020 //ABDO College Christmas opening hoursABDO College will be open as follows over the holiday period: Thursday 24 December phone cover 10am - 1pm Tuesday 29 December phone cover 10am - 4pm Wednesday 30 December phone cover 10am - 4pm Thursday 31...
- 09th November 2020 //Interview with a ABDO College Student: SudhaListen to Sudha tell her optical career journey. Sudha started with the optical assistant course and is now studying to be a dispensing...