STEP® is an innovative educational programme, specifically designed to help optometry students succeed.
How to Join the STEP® Programme
Watch the video on the left for easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions on how to join the STEP® programme.
The video clearly explains the process and guides you through everything you need to know to get started.
If you are looking to join STEP® Newly Qualified, please follow the same instructions, but be sure to select the Newly Qualified module instead of STEP® Bronze.
STEP Program – Mock OSCE Invitation
Are you preparing for your OSCE? Join the STEP program to secure an invitation to our premier mock OSCE course.
How to register and progress
- Create a JJV Pro account and register as a student.
- Go to Education → All courses and events.
- Join Bronze Pre-Reg and earn credits by completing online content and attending webinars.
- Earn 150 credits in Bronze to advance to STEP Silver.
- Earn 250 credits in Silver to progress to STEP Gold.
When you reach Gold, you will receive an immediate invitation to our mock OSCE course.
Course schedule
- Main sessions are scheduled mid-December for candidates sitting in January.
- Additional runs: March, June, September, and December 2026.
If you expected an invitation but haven’t received one, please check your spam/junk folders.
Not sitting your OSCE soon?
No problem — join now and work through:
- Bronze: undergraduate content
- Silver: Pre-reg content (or placement content if you’re on the CLiP Scheme), including a face-to-face course to help with your Stage Two assessment
Questions or concerns
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We look forward to seeing you soon! 🎓
