Table 3

Proposed domains to capture the competencies and activities of an eye care worker

DomainDetails
PracticeRelates to the practitioner’s interaction with people where care is delivered through people-centred practice.
ProfessionalismRelates to ethical, safe, high quality, efficient and effective best practice care.
Learning and developmentRelates to the professional development of oneself and others.
Management and leadershipRelates to service development, resource management, organisation skills and team leadership.
Community and advocacyRelates to advocating the needs of the community, supporting members to be empowered to access available resources and contributing to long-term beneficial change.
EvidenceRelates to the use, generation of, contribution to and dissemination of research and evidence for eye care interventions, services and systems.