Barriers and Solutions in Implementation of CMOC Group -II
Existing syllabus Semester or Yearly pattern Either can be followed – minimum contents should be taught Addition always allowed IOA-ASCO-CMOC – official representation to each college.
Existing faculty Mentioned minimum qualification in CMOC can be followed.
Existing level of students Entry criteria should be strictly followed – PCB or PCM – 50 % or 60% - open for discussion Up gradation of existing professionals – to gradually abolish the diploma & certificate courses. Lateral entry criterion ??
Top Management Should be headed by Optometrists. University & hospital based systems should try to balance the clinical/technical based educational system and academic oriented system.
University regulations Recommended to have one CMOC core committee member in the board of studies.
Time frame Next academic year onwards..??
Effectiveness of CMOC Inspection of each schools by CMOC members to see the effectiveness. (Preferably Once in a year)
Barriers Convincing the top management (Hospital / University) to implement CMOC in totality. Awareness of OPTOMETRY as a profession
Solutions To include a CMOC member in the board of studies of respective institutes.