Collection: New Jersey Optometry Continuing Education Requirements - New Jersey Accepts AccessOptometry.com

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

New Jersey Optometry Continuing Education Requirements: 50 hours are required every biennial renewal period, due by April 30 of odd-numbered years. A minimum of 30 hours must be in programs classified as therapeutic pharmaceutical agents (TPA) credits and shall be primarily devoted to the diagnosis, treatment and management of ocular disease, ocular pathology or the ocular manifestation of systemic disease. 10 of the 30 hours must be in oral TPA.

New Jersey accepts 20 hours in online continuing education courses. Licensee must attest completion on state board forms 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 New Jersey State Board of Optometrists.

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