Chedy Kalach is a co-founder and director of the Australasian College of Optical Dispensing (ACOD) and the South Pacific Eye Care Foundation. He has reviewed, edited and taught the Cert IV optical and dispensing course and the diploma for practice management and has lectured widely on dispensing optics and business management.
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Professionalism for dispensing opticians encompasses clinical competence, interpersonal skills, and personal and practice presentation. Upholding these standards builds reputation, improves workplace relationships, and enhances business opportunities.
When you hear the term ‘health and safety at work’, I assume you automatically think about your own workplace, staff or safety spectacles. I do. But as dispensing opticians, there is much more we can do in the realm of workplace safety for our customers.