About

SRC Mini was first held in 2021 following the success of SRC Online - Southern Regional Congress.  This is a one-day quality assured conference featuring expert optometrists and ophthalmologists covering specialised themed topics.  This year, SRC Mini will cover glaucoma, macular disease, colour vision and contact lenses.

This year SRC Mini will offer up to 9,5 CPD hours comprising of ‘Therapeutic and Interactive hours’ as well as assessment, using a format including lectures and workshops.

FAQs

CPD HOURS

How can I obtain the maximum amount of CPD Hours available at SRC Mini?

• Attendees who attend all the sessions on the day including the sponsored breakfast, AND achieve a 50% pass on the optional assessment component will obtain up to 9.5 CPD hours (including Therapeutic hours).

Will SRC Mini include ‘interactive’ hours? 

• SRC Mini is a face to face event and, at present, there are “2.5i (1Ti)” hours planned including assessment.

Do I have to complete the assessment program?

• Optometry Australia members: You do not have to complete any of the Assessments but they will assist you to gain more CPD hours e.g. upon successfully answering at least 50% of each assessment correctly, you will be awarded with an extra 0.50 hours of CPD in addition to the time spent attending the presentation.

MY CPD PORTFOLIO

How do I complete my CPD Portfolio?

Prior to undertaking CPD activities, you should identify and plan your own learning goals and the type of CPD activities to undertake in order to meet these goals. To set up your CPD Portfolio:

1. Go to www.optometry.org.au

2. Login to the Member Portal using your member number and password

3. Click on My CPD Portfolio. Here you can add and edit your learning goals, select topics, view available and upcoming CPD activities, add reflections and your own CPD activities. You can also view the status of your CPD for this and previous years, and download reports. Click here to launch a short video tour of all the features of My CPD Portfolio, or visit CPD Help for more information.

4. Having trouble with your CPD portfolio? Contact us at national@optometry.org.au or on 03 96688500.

When can I complete my reflections? 

Members can login and enter their reflections as they complete each session on the day of SRC Mini.

1. Scan the QR code which will be displayed in the live stream or click on the link which will be provided on the day. This link can be used for each session.

2. Select the session from the dropdown menu and enter the reflection. 

3. Click save. The reflection will be added to the activity in the members CPD portfolio. If the CPD activity does not exist in the member's CPD portfolio, it automatically adds the CPD activity and the reflection, however the activity is not verified, until the provider verifies the attendance.

POST ASSESSMENT

Do I have to complete the assessment program?

• Optometry Australia members: You do not have to complete any of the Assessments but they will assist you to gain more CPD hours e.g. upon successfully answering at least 50% of each assessment correctly, you will be awarded with an extra 0.50 hours of CPD in addition to the 1 hour time spent viewing the presentation. Please note: No assessment questions will be made available for the workshops and Grand Rounds session.

• All other delegates: You do not have to complete any of the Assessments.

How do I access the post assessment multiple choice questions for additional CPD hours?

All delegates will need to have EliteCPD available to have access to the Multiple-Choice questions for additional CPD hours.  

To access Elite CPD you will need to:

• Click this link or copy in another browser: https://elitecpd.optometry.org.au/login/

• Log in with your member number eg MXXXXXX 

• Password is your member password 

• For non-members, you will need to use your unique Delegate Id which will be sent to you via a separate email or on your name badge.  No password is required.