The College offers an Approval of CPD Points service for events run by commercial organisations. This approval confirms that an event meets the College’s standards and has clear aims and learning objectives. The fee for this service is £300 + VAT, and late applications may incur an extra charge.
The College no longer offer this service to non‑commercial organisations, such as hospitals or specialist societies.
You can find the Guidance for CPD Approval and the CPD Application Form at the bottom of the CPD Resources page.
To apply, complete the form and email it to [email protected].
If your event lasts longer than one hour, please include the full programme with your application.
Once an event has been approved, it may be run multiple times within 12 months without sending a new application, as long as the content, speakers, and teaching hours stay the same.
Please remember that CPD Approval and College Accreditation are two different processes.
For details on accreditation of ophthalmology or ophthalmic surgery‑related courses, please follow the link to the accreditation page.