Events
Explore accredited events and activities that earn you credits towards your continuing professional development (CPD) requirements, including past events as well as upcoming ones.
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Why do I need to attend events?
Meeting your CPD requirements is an essential part of your recertification programme, to be able to practice as an optometrist or dispensing optician with ODOB. To do that, you’ll need to earn CPD credits at accredited events (or activities).
How the CPD activities listing works
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) describes learning activities practitioners engage in to develop and enhance their practice.
CPD activities include conferences (which can take place over multiple days and include multiple presentations), webinars, or courses focusing on a particular topic or topics. Some CPD providers may offer free activities, but others may charge.
Some CPD activities may occur on a once-off basis. Others may take place on multiple occasions.
Typically, the Board will accredit CPD activities for up to two years. Providers may apply for reaccreditation at the end of this period.
Some CPD activity providers publish their activities on the Board’s “Events Page”. Others choose not to.
If an activity is one which will occur on multiple occasions, the dates on which the activity is scheduled to occur may not show in the list of activities. However, the period during which the activity has been accredited will be displayed.
There may be CPD activities that are not listed, but where it is possible to earn CPD points. However, it is necessary to ensure these activities have a Board “event number” as well as a credit value and type.
If a CPD activity is not listed, a practitioner can apply to have the activity accredited or may ask the provider of the activity to apply for accreditation.
Please refer to the CPD page for more information.
Search for an event
Use the search functions to find accredited events or activities you are interested in. It contains a list of future and past events. If you cannot find the event or activity you are looking for, please email cpd@odob.health.nz for assistance.
| Event | Accreditation Period or Event date/s | Mode of Delivery | Provider | CPD Type and Credits | CPD Log Credits |
|---|
| 60164 Eye Institute Auckland Seminar 2024 |
30/04/2024 -
30/04/2024
|
In person (contact) | Eye Institute |
Optometrists:
General-2 |
Log to CPD |
60164 Eye Institute Auckland Seminar 2024
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 30/04/2024 - 30/04/2024Mode of Delivery: In person (contact)
Provider: Eye Institute
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-2
General-2
Log to CPD
| 60175 Practical strategies for managing myopia in children |
24/04/2024 -
24/04/2024
|
Online Only | Bailey Nelson |
Optometrists:
General-1 |
Log to CPD |
60175 Practical strategies for managing myopia in children
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 24/04/2024 - 24/04/2024Mode of Delivery: Online Only
Provider: Bailey Nelson
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-1
General-1
Log to CPD
| 60206 A Better Single Vision Solution for Young Eyes |
18/04/2024 -
18/04/2026
|
Online Only | ADONZ |
Dispensing Opticians:
General-1 |
Log to CPD |
60206 A Better Single Vision Solution for Young Eyes
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 18/04/2024 - 18/04/2026Mode of Delivery: Online Only
Provider: ADONZ
CPD Type and Credits:
Dispensing Opticians:
General-1
General-1
Log to CPD
| 60159 JNJVISIONPRO e-Learning Course: Evaluating Progression During Myopia Management |
16/04/2024 -
31/10/2025
|
Online Only | Johnson & Johnson Vision Care |
Optometrists:
General-0.5 Dispensing Opticians:
General-1 |
Log to CPD |
60159 JNJVISIONPRO e-Learning Course: Evaluating Progression During Myopia Management
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 16/04/2024 - 31/10/2025Mode of Delivery: Online Only
Provider: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-0.5
General-0.5
Dispensing Opticians:
General-1
General-1
Log to CPD
| 60162 James Wolffsohn Hood Lecture: Restoring Youthful Vision |
16/04/2024 -
16/04/2024
|
In person (contact) | Ocular Surface Laboratory (within Department of Ophthalmology, AU). |
Optometrists:
General-1 |
Log to CPD |
60162 James Wolffsohn Hood Lecture: Restoring Youthful Vision
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 16/04/2024 - 16/04/2024Mode of Delivery: In person (contact)
Provider: Ocular Surface Laboratory (within Department of Ophthalmology, AU).
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-1
General-1
Log to CPD
| 60182 Allergic Conjunctivitis |
15/04/2024 -
15/04/2026
|
Online Only | Re:Vision |
Optometrists:
General-0.25 |
Log to CPD |
60182 Allergic Conjunctivitis
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 15/04/2024 - 15/04/2026Mode of Delivery: Online Only
Provider: Re:Vision
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-0.25
General-0.25
Log to CPD
| 60167 Stressed about workplace stress [for OPTOMS] |
11/04/2024 -
12/05/2025
|
Online Only | ADONZ |
Optometrists:
Ethical-1 |
Log to CPD |
60167 Stressed about workplace stress [for OPTOMS]
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 11/04/2024 - 12/05/2025Mode of Delivery: Online Only
Provider: ADONZ
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
Ethical-1
Ethical-1
Log to CPD
| 60155 Hamilton Eye Clinic - Education Evenings |
10/04/2024 -
10/04/2024
|
In person (contact) | Hamilton Eye Clinic |
Optometrists:
General-2 |
Log to CPD |
60155 Hamilton Eye Clinic - Education Evenings
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 10/04/2024 - 10/04/2024Mode of Delivery: In person (contact)
Provider: Hamilton Eye Clinic
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-2
General-2
Log to CPD
| 60114 Why is my patient unhappy? |
10/04/2024 -
10/04/2024
|
In person (contact) | Southern Eye Specialists |
Optometrists:
General-1.5 |
Log to CPD |
60114 Why is my patient unhappy?
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 10/04/2024 - 10/04/2024Mode of Delivery: In person (contact)
Provider: Southern Eye Specialists
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-1.5
General-1.5
Log to CPD
| 60147 2. Communicating with people living with dementia |
01/04/2024 -
31/03/2025
|
Self-study/remote learning/distance education | University of Melbourne |
Optometrists:
General-1 |
Log to CPD |
60147 2. Communicating with people living with dementia
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2025Mode of Delivery: Self-study/remote learning/distance education
Provider: University of Melbourne
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-1
General-1
Log to CPD
| 60149 5. Good days and bad days |
01/04/2024 -
31/03/2025
|
Self-study/remote learning/distance education | University of Melbourne |
Optometrists:
General-1 |
Log to CPD |
60149 5. Good days and bad days
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2025Mode of Delivery: Self-study/remote learning/distance education
Provider: University of Melbourne
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-1
General-1
Log to CPD
| 60118 1. Introduction to Dementia |
01/04/2024 -
31/03/2025
|
Self-study/remote learning/distance education | University of Melbourne |
Optometrists:
General-1 |
Log to CPD |
60118 1. Introduction to Dementia
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2025Mode of Delivery: Self-study/remote learning/distance education
Provider: University of Melbourne
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-1
General-1
Log to CPD
| 60146 4. Management considerations for people living with dementia |
01/04/2024 -
31/03/2025
|
Self-study/remote learning/distance education | University of Melbourne |
Optometrists:
General-1 |
Log to CPD |
60146 4. Management considerations for people living with dementia
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2025Mode of Delivery: Self-study/remote learning/distance education
Provider: University of Melbourne
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-1
General-1
Log to CPD
| 60148 3. Adapting eye examinations for people living with dementia |
01/04/2024 -
31/03/2025
|
Self-study/remote learning/distance education | University of Melbourne |
Optometrists:
General-1 |
Log to CPD |
60148 3. Adapting eye examinations for people living with dementia
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2025Mode of Delivery: Self-study/remote learning/distance education
Provider: University of Melbourne
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-1
General-1
Log to CPD
| 60150 6. Additional support and resources |
01/04/2024 -
31/03/2025
|
Self-study/remote learning/distance education | University of Melbourne |
Optometrists:
General-0.5 |
Log to CPD |
60150 6. Additional support and resources
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2025Mode of Delivery: Self-study/remote learning/distance education
Provider: University of Melbourne
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-0.5
General-0.5
Log to CPD
| 60077 JNJVISIONPRO e-Learning Course: ACUVUE® OASYS 1-Day with HydraLuxe Technology Contact Lenses |
01/04/2024 -
31/03/2026
|
Online Only | Johnson & Johnson Vision Care |
Optometrists:
General-0.5 Dispensing Opticians:
General-1 |
Log to CPD |
60077 JNJVISIONPRO e-Learning Course: ACUVUE® OASYS 1-Day with HydraLuxe Technology Contact Lenses
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2026Mode of Delivery: Online Only
Provider: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-0.5
General-0.5
Dispensing Opticians:
General-1
General-1
Log to CPD
| 60092 JNJVISIONPRO e-Learning Course: Measuring Total Visual Experience |
31/03/2024 -
31/03/2026
|
Online Only | Johnson & Johnson Vision Care |
Optometrists:
General-0.5 Dispensing Opticians:
General-1 |
Log to CPD |
60092 JNJVISIONPRO e-Learning Course: Measuring Total Visual Experience
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 31/03/2024 - 31/03/2026Mode of Delivery: Online Only
Provider: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-0.5
General-0.5
Dispensing Opticians:
General-1
General-1
Log to CPD
| 60093 JNJVISIONPRO e-Learning Course: Can Your Patients Handle It? |
31/03/2024 -
31/03/2026
|
Online Only | Johnson & Johnson Vision Care |
Optometrists:
General-0.5 Dispensing Opticians:
General-1 |
Log to CPD |
60093 JNJVISIONPRO e-Learning Course: Can Your Patients Handle It?
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 31/03/2024 - 31/03/2026Mode of Delivery: Online Only
Provider: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-0.5
General-0.5
Dispensing Opticians:
General-1
General-1
Log to CPD
| 60136 Asia-Pacific Myopia Management Symposium 2023 Session 1 |
28/03/2024 -
31/10/2025
|
Online Only | CooperVision |
Optometrists:
General-1.5 |
Log to CPD |
60136 Asia-Pacific Myopia Management Symposium 2023 Session 1
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 28/03/2024 - 31/10/2025Mode of Delivery: Online Only
Provider: CooperVision
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-1.5
General-1.5
Log to CPD
| 60140 Asia-Pacific Myopia Management Symposium 2023 - Session 3 |
28/03/2024 -
31/10/2025
|
Online Only | CooperVision |
Optometrists:
General-1.25 |
Log to CPD |
60140 Asia-Pacific Myopia Management Symposium 2023 - Session 3
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 28/03/2024 - 31/10/2025Mode of Delivery: Online Only
Provider: CooperVision
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-1.25
General-1.25
Log to CPD
| 60138 Asia-Pacific Myopia Management Symposium 2023 - Session 2A |
28/03/2024 -
31/10/2025
|
Online Only | CooperVision |
Optometrists:
General-1 |
Log to CPD |
60138 Asia-Pacific Myopia Management Symposium 2023 - Session 2A
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 28/03/2024 - 31/10/2025Mode of Delivery: Online Only
Provider: CooperVision
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-1
General-1
Log to CPD
| 60139 Asia-Pacific Myopia Management Symposium 2023 - Session 2B |
28/03/2024 -
31/10/2025
|
Online Only | CooperVision |
Optometrists:
General-1.25 |
Log to CPD |
60139 Asia-Pacific Myopia Management Symposium 2023 - Session 2B
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 28/03/2024 - 31/10/2025Mode of Delivery: Online Only
Provider: CooperVision
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-1.25
General-1.25
Log to CPD
| 60124 Grand Rounds 2024 - Event # 1 |
27/03/2024 -
27/03/2024
|
In person (contact) | Eye Doctors Ltd |
Optometrists:
General-2Glaucoma Event-0.5 |
Log to CPD |
60124 Grand Rounds 2024 - Event # 1
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 27/03/2024 - 27/03/2024Mode of Delivery: In person (contact)
Provider: Eye Doctors Ltd
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-2Glaucoma Event-0.5
General-2Glaucoma Event-0.5
Log to CPD
| 60103 Session Eight - "I Can See Clearly Now" The Contact Lens Session |
23/03/2024 -
23/03/2024
|
In person (contact) | Cornea and Contact Lens Society (CCLS) |
Optometrists:
General-1.33 |
Log to CPD |
60103 Session Eight - "I Can See Clearly Now" The Contact Lens Session
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 23/03/2024 - 23/03/2024Mode of Delivery: In person (contact)
Provider: Cornea and Contact Lens Society (CCLS)
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-1.33
General-1.33
Log to CPD
| 60097 Session Six - Dry Eye "The Remix" |
23/03/2024 -
23/03/2024
|
In person (contact) | Cornea and Contact Lens Society (CCLS) |
Optometrists:
General-1.5 |
Log to CPD |
60097 Session Six - Dry Eye "The Remix"
Accreditation Period or Event date/s: 23/03/2024 - 23/03/2024Mode of Delivery: In person (contact)
Provider: Cornea and Contact Lens Society (CCLS)
CPD Type and Credits:
Optometrists:
General-1.5
General-1.5
Log to CPD