Anthony Blackman Msc Bsc Fbdo Fbcla Frsa Frsph

Anthony Blackman has a diverse work experience in various roles and organizations. Anthony currently serves as the Chair of the Awarding Body and Independent Board Member and Chair of the Performance and Development Committee at IOSH, the largest membership organization for health and safety professionals. Anthony is also the Managing Director of Insight Optical Training, where they offer training options and develops new training programs for opticians, eye clinics, and laser eye centers. Additionally, they are the Managing Director of MyHealthCPD and the Digital Education Manager at the British Geriatrics Society. Anthony has also held positions as the Chief Examiner at NCFE, Lay Member & Training Panel Chair at the Family Mediation Standards Board, and Trustee and Chair of the Risk Governance and Quality Subcommittee at Carers' Support East Kent. Furthermore, they are a Director and Council Member at BCLA. Previously, Anthony worked as a Dispensing Optician at Leightons Opticians and Hearing Care and as a self-employed Locum DO, CLO, Dry Eye & Low Vision professional. Overall, Anthony Blackman's work experience spans various sectors and demonstrates their expertise in training, education, and health and safety.

Anthony Blackman has an extensive education history. Anthony obtained a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences (BSc(Hons)) from the University of Brighton in 2004. Following this, they completed a Diploma in Ophthalmic Dispensing (FBDO) at City and Islington College from 2006 to 2009. In 2009, they also completed a Level 6 Certificate in Contact Lens Practice (FBDO CL) from City and Islington College.

Blackman furthered their education with several additional certifications. Anthony achieved a Certificate in Accountancy (CertAcc(Open)) from The Open University in 2006. In 2011, they completed a Level 6 Certificate in Low Vision Assessment (Hons) LVA at ABDO College. Additionally, they received a Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Spectacle Lens Design (Hons) SLD from ABDO in 2010.

Blackman pursued further studies in optometry, earning a Masters in Optometry from Aston University from 2013 to 2018. Anthony also obtained a European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) from Canterbury Christ Church University in 2013. Blackman completed a Certificate in Charity Law and Governance from The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland in 2021.

In terms of business education, Blackman pursued a Certificate in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors (IoD) in 2023. Anthony also completed additional certifications such as the Tomorrow's Director Programme from IoD, Leadership Foundations from LinkedIn, and the NED Accelerator Programme from NEDonBoard.

Furthermore, Blackman has obtained multiple certifications related to optometry and eye care. These certifications include the Certificate in Dry Eye and Contact Lens Retention from BCLA, the Certificate in the Principles of Myopia Management from BCLA, and various accreditations for specific contact lens products.

Blackman has also enhanced their skills through online courses, such as Microsoft Teams Quick Tips, Communicating with Transparency, Converting Face-to-Face Training into Digital Learning, Learning Moodle 3.9, Body Language for Leaders, and Moodle: Assessing Learning.

Overall, Anthony Blackman has diverse educational experiences in the fields of optometry, ophthalmic dispensing, biological sciences, charity law and governance, and company direction.