BIOS BIOS Events

BIOS EGM 2012 and Clinical Meeting (26 May 2012)

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:30:00 GMT

BIOS EGM Open to all members (no charge and free refreshments)

CIty University Map
nearest tube station - Angel

EGMs start 1130am
BIOS and BOS TU
Ends approx 1245

EGM Agendas May12.pdf

Please register for the event and indicate any special dietary or access requirements. Sandwiches will be provided.

Notice is given that the AGM for 2012 will be held on or before 8th September 2012 venue tbc.

Annual Report 2011 (accounts to follow)
ANNUAL REPORT 2011_FIRST VERSION.pdf

Minutes from 2011

AGM_BIOS MINUTES FINAL 2011.pdf

AGM_BOSTU MINUTES 2011 FINAL.pdf

Clinical Meeting 130pm - 245pm

AGENDA

Dr Sarah Shea - Vision Screening
Annette Dillon - Assessment of Children with Special Educational Needs and Vision Impairment
Question and Answer session

Ends 245pm

BIOS 75th Anniversary Dinner (26 May 2012)

Sat, 26 May 2012 22:30:00 GMT

BIOS 75th Anniversary Dinner

Saturday 26th May 2012

Apothecaries' Hall, Blackfriars Lane, London, EC4V 6EJ

Joining instructions

75th Joining Instructions 040512.pdf

An afternoon guided walking tour amongst the ancient Halls, Wren churches, Old Bailey and Inns of Court in the City of London
Drinks reception in the courtyard off Black Friars Lane
Display of orthoptic equipment and archives
Complimentary commemorative book and 75th anniversary fixation target (sponsored by Kay Pictures)
Candlelit dinner with wine in the Great Hall
Dress code: cocktail/formal evening attire
The price for all of the above is £75 for present and past members of BIOS; guests who have never been members of BIOS pay £100.

Overnight accommodation

Rooms have been reserved at The Grange St Paul's, 10 Godliman Street, London EC4V 5AJ at a special price of £150 (inc VAT) for the nights of 25 & 26 May 2012 (limited availability so register your interest soon). The room price is the same, whether occupied singly or by a couple: please indicate on your application whether you require twin beds or a double.

Registration options

When you will register, you will be offered the following options:

Accommodation for 25 & 26 May - £150 per room per night + breakfast
Guided tour of City of London (Wren churches, Halls, Old Bailey & Inns of Court, afternoon) - FREE
Register if you would like to bring a non-BIOS member (if space allows)

Payment terms – dinner

Full payment for dinner bookings must be received by 30 March 2012.

If you do not pay in time, the booking will lapse and BIOS may assign your place to someone else.

Cancellations and refunds for dinner bookings will be as follows:

On or before 27 April 2012 - 100% refund
28 April - 11 May 2012 - 75% refund
12 - 25 May 2012 – 25% refund

Payment terms – accommodation

Full payment for accommodation bookings must be received by 30 March 2012.

If you do not pay in time, the booking will lapse and BIOS may assign your room to someone else.

Cancellations and refunds for accommodation bookings will be as follows:

On or before 23 April 2012 - 100% refund
24 April – 25 May - 0% (unless we are able to let the room to another guest)

SLD COMPETENCY - Module 3 (12 June 2012)

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Module 3 - Visual Perceptual Assessment and Treatment

Tuesday 12 June 2012 10:00 – 17:00

Lecture Theatre, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust, Glen Road, London E13 8SL

Information

The price per module is £110 for BIOS members and £190 for non-members.

To keep the price down, lunch is not included. Delegates who require overnight accommodation must arrange for it themselves.

The price includes:

all lectures
lecture materials
post-course assessment
certification
opportunity to attend the visual stress clinic in Glasgow
ongoing mentoring.

The modules can be taken in any order, and delegates may take individual modules. To meet all competency standards all modules are advised; however these can be taken over a period of time.

For those who are already working in the field, attendance at the training may not be required. In such cases the assessment can be taken for that part of the competency without the need to attend the training. Please contact Dr Nadia Northway to discuss this option

SLD COMPETENCY - Module 4 (13 June 2012)

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Module 4 – Mearles-Irlen, colour, & migraine

Wednesday 13 June 2012 09:30 – 15:00

Lecture Theatre, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust, Glen Road, London E13 8SL

Module content

Mearles-Irlen Syndrome / visual stress
using colour (theory, practice and differential diagnosis)
migraine

Information

The price per module is £110 for BIOS members and £190 for non-members.

To keep the price down, lunch is not included. Delegates who require overnight accommodation must arrange for it themselves.

The price includes:

all lectures
lecture materials
post-course assessment
certification
opportunity to attend the visual stress clinic in Glasgow
ongoing mentoring.

The modules can be taken in any order, and delegates may take individual modules. To meet all competency standards all modules are advised; however these can be taken over a period of time.

SLD COMPETENCY - Module 1 (18 June 2012)

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Module 1 - SLD theory, reading and law

Monday 18 June 2012 10:00 – 17:00

Royal Preston Hospital Education Centre, Preston, PR2 9HT

Module content

SLD theory
reading
the law surrounding disability
assessing reading

Information

The price per module is £110 for BIOS members and £190 for non-members.

To keep the price down, lunch is not included. Delegates who require overnight accommodation must arrange for it themselves.

The price includes:

all lectures
lecture materials
post-course assessment
certification
opportunity to attend the visual stress clinic in Glasgow
ongoing mentoring.

The modules can be taken in any order, and delegates may take individual modules. To meet all competency standards all modules are advised; however these can be taken over a period of time.

SLD COMPETENCY - Module 2 (19 June 2012)

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Module 2 - Motor aspects of reading difficulty and treatment

Tuesday 19 June 2012 09:30 – 15:00

Royal Preston Hospital Education Centre, Preston, PR2 9HT

Information

The price per module is £110 for BIOS members and £190 for non-members.

To keep the price down, lunch is not included. Delegates who require overnight accommodation must arrange for it themselves.

The price includes:

all lectures
lecture materials
post-course assessment
certification
opportunity to attend the visual stress clinic in Glasgow
ongoing mentoring.

The modules can be taken in any order, and delegates may take individual modules. To meet all competency standards all modules are advised; however these can be taken over a period of time.

BIOS Clinical Tutors Course (10 September 2012)

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The course is designed for Orthoptists with a minimum of 2 years' full-time clinical experience who are keen to participate in the tuition of undergraduate Orthoptists.

COURSE OUTLINE

Practical help in the planning for clinical placements
Learning methods
Clinical demonstrating
Problem solving teaching techniques
Teaching Aids
Expectation of student competencies
Grading of performance
Assessment construction
Development of reflective practice

The course is held over two days. Lunch, tea and coffee will be provided as part of the course package on both days.

Accommodation is not provided, however there are hotels within easy access of the course venue, either in Birmingham City Centre or on the Hagley Road.

A meal at a City Centre Restaurant will be organised on Monday night for those wishing to attend.

Course Tutors:

Rosie Auld (Head Orthoptist, Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre) and Andrew Fox (Head Orthoptist, University Hospital Coventry)

Course Fee:

£190.00 (Fees must be paid in advance of attendance). There will be a maximum of 21 delegates.

Cancellation policy

Delegates cancelling may:

Substitute a suitably-qualified colleague (please give at least one week's notice before commencement of the course).

Receive a full refund if cancelling on or before 31 August 2012.

or they will be liable to:

• Pay 100% of the fee if notice is given on or after 1 September 2012.

NB. The course is NOT designed for those wishing to be Lead Clinical Tutors. Lead Tutors need to undertake an educational course with 3 credit points. Those wishing to pursue Lead Clinical Tutors roles should contact their BIOS Branch Representative for assistance in choosing an appropriate educational course.