All
optometrists are required to complete 30 hours of continuing education
from approved sources in each biennial registration period. A
minimum of 7 of the 30 hours must be in glaucoma
education.
CE
shall relate to the diagnosis and management of eye disease. Those
authorized to use DPA and TPA may also take CE related to removal
of superficial foreign bodies from the eye or an appendage to
the eye.
No
more than 6 hours total per biennium may be claimed for courses
related to contact lens, functional vision, general optometry,
low vision, jurisprudence and practice management.
Courses
in relevant content areas approved by COPE or sponsored by a state
optometric association, the American Optometric Association, the
American Academy of Optometry, or an accredited school or college
of optometry are approved without application to the Board.
Other
providers may apply to the Board for approval. Click here for
the Optometric Continuing
Education Approval Form.
Biennium
from 12/15/Odd - 12/14/Odd.
See
administrative code Chapter OPT 8-Continuing Education for more
details.
