Fellowship Dispensing Diploma

A three-year diploma course in ophthalmic dispensing - leading to the ABDO Level 6 FBDO qualification.

This blended-delivery course comprises of units completed through the ABDO College Virtual Learning Platform (VLP), block release study, and practice-based learning.

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The Fellowship Dispensing Diploma course is based around the ABDO Syllabus and the GOC Core Curriculum for Dispensing Opticians.

Year 1

Theory: Ophthalmic Lenses, Optics, Professional Conduct and Communication.
Practical: Ophthalmic Dispensing Practice.

Year 2

Theory: Theory in Ophthalmic Dispensing, Advanced Theory of Ophthalmic Lenses, Abnormal Ocular Conditions and Standards of Practice, Ocular Anatomy, Paediatric Dispensing and Communication.

Year 3

Theory: Refractive Management, Low Vision and Contact Lenses.
Practical: Advanced Ophthalmic Dispensing Practice.

The diploma course is for trainee dispensing opticians working in optical practice in the UK, Ireland or overseas who are interested in advancing their optical knowledge but do not want to achieve a university degree.

For further details, please refer to the ABDO College Website, as the following address:

http://abdocollege.org.uk/course/fellowship-dispensing-diploma/