California Optometry Continuing Education Requirements - California Accepts AccessOptometry.com

Below are details about optometry continuing education and license renewal in California.

California Optometry Continuing Education Requirements: 40 to 50 hours are required every two years, due by the last day of the licensee’s birth month. Non–TPA licensed optometrists must complete 40 hours. Optometrists with TPA certification must complete 50 hours, with at least 35 hours in therapeutic pharmaceutical agents and ocular disease management. Glaucoma-certified optometrists must complete 10 hours in glaucoma-specific topics, which count toward the 35 therapeutic hours.

California accepts 25 hours in COPE-approved online continuing education courses. Licensees must submit proof of completion with their renewal application and are subject to audit.

Access Optometry is accredited by COPE to provide continuing education for optometrists. These courses are accepted for optometry license renewal by the California State Board of Optometry.

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Pennsylvania Online CE Package 2 With Pharmacology Hours: Independent Study Bundle, Optometry Continuing Education, 15 Hours
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Prescribing Controlled Substances in Ocular Disease: Steroids, Analgesics, and Oral Meds - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
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Pennsylvania Online CE Package 3: Independent Study Bundle, Optometry Continuing Education, 15 Hours
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Rhode Island Bundle 1: Full Recertification With Pharmacology Hours - All Required Optometry Continuing Education Credits in One Package, 20 Hours
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Behind the Lens: Corneal Disease and Contact Lens-Related Complications - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
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Maryland Online CE Package 1: Independent Study Bundle, Optometry Continuing Education, 30 Hours
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Oral Therapeutics: Confident and Safe Use of Systemic Medications in Eye Care - Optometry Continuing Education, 4 Hours
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I found this experience to be better than most companies. Easy to use with a vast number of subjects, I was able to find credits that applied to my current job and area of interest.

Megan
Oregon Bundle 1: Full Recertification - All General Optometry Continuing Education Credits in One Package, 18 Hours
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Modern Dry Eye Management: Diagnostic Biomarkers and Targeted Treatment Integration - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
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Navigating Drug Safety in Optometry: Adverse Effects and Interactions in Pharmacotherapy - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
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Texas Online CE Package 1: Independent Study Bundle, Optometry Continuing Education, 16 Hours
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Pennsylvania Online CE Package 1: Independent Study Bundle, Optometry Continuing Education, 15 Hours
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Ashley Johnson
Pain and Symptom Management: Treatment Strategies for Chronic Ocular Surface Pain - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours

Excellent courses!

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Current Approaches to Glaucoma: Diagnosis, Progression, and Treatment Decisions - Optometry Continuing Education, 4 Hours