IDW Series 2026: Oral prescribing in optometry: the New Zealand experience
Date: 10/06/2026 (AEST)
Venue: https://lms.optometry.org.au/course/view.php?id=1011
Provider: OA National Provider
Contact: Optometry Australia Optometry Australia, [E] cpd@optometry.org.au, [P] 96688550
Activity Outline
In this workshop, we will look at the New Zealand legislative framework for oral prescribing in optometry and discuss how to stay within the scope of practice. We will explore medico‑legal responsibilities, discuss best‑practice co‑management with GPs and ophthalmologists, and touch on antibiotic stewardship, current NZ prescribing trends, and practical reflections from clinical experience.
Learning Objectives
- Apply safe clinical reasoning through effective history taking
- Demonstrate safe and effective co‑management with GPs and ophthalmologists
- Discuss antibiotic stewardship principles to oral prescribing decisions
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.25Ti
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Oral prescribing: the NZ experience |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.25 |