Event

MECS assessment Durham LOC Tees LOC and Tyne and Wear LOC

Date
Location
Specsavers Durham
Leader
Steve Thomas
Cost
40.00

This event is solely intended for practitioners within the Durham LOC, Tees LOC and Tyne and Wear LOC area who wish to undertake their MECS Part 2 practical assessment.

The event is also open to those who work outside of this area. LIMITED SPACES ONLY.

The cost of this assessment will be £40 payable to Durham LOC

Practitioners from outside Durham LOC, Tees LOC and Tyne & Wear LOC area are will be required pay £120

To arrange payment please contact Elizabeth Clish Email:treasurer@durhamloc.co.uk

The assessment is in the form of 5 assessment stations, each takes 5 minutes (plus reading time). Please allow 90 minutes for the whole assessment process. You will receive a briefing prior to your assessment. The assessment is based on the 7 LOCSU MECS distance learning lectures. The lectures and MCQs must be successfully complete three days before the event occurs. Please contact Elizabeth Clish:treasurer@durhamloc.co.uk to obtain the promo code and instructions in order to access these lectures via the WOPEC website

Practitioners must be registered with the GOC and hold a ‘GOC – ‘number in order to book the assessment.

Results will be emailed 2-3 weeks after the event has occurred. Practitioners who cancel their booking or fail to attend this assessment without prior contact with WOEPC at least 5 days before the event may be issued with an exam fee of £125 from Cardiff University.

Assessment stations:

  • Station 1 - Slit lamp bio (Volk)
  • Station 2 - Patient interaction
  • Station 3 - Referral
  • Stations 4and5 - Structured oral

Practice makes perfect – the only practical element is the slit lamp Volk BIO station. It is expected that you are regularly practice this examination technique on your routine, undilated patients.

Wed 6th February 2019
Time Title Spaces Status

Arrival and Registration

15 Mins

 

MECS OSCE

60 Mins

0 / 5

Booking Closed

Arrival and Registration

15 Mins

 

MECS OSCE

60 Mins

2 / 5

Booking Closed