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Alaska optometry CE courses

Curated courses matched to Alaska’s optometrists renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

40CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 2026-10-06

Renewal: Biennial renewal; CE per two-year licensing period.

Source: Alaska Board of Optometry

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Synchronous in-person CE30 hoursEach bienniumAll optometrists
Pain management / opioid use / addiction2 hoursEach bienniumDEA-registered optometrists

Synchronous in-person CE (30 hours, each biennium)

Review Education Group CE Meeting (live)

Review Education Group · 8h · live event · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$149.00per meeting; multi-day options availableView course →

Note: In-person COPE-approved CE meetings held nationwide; a full day counts toward live/in-person hour requirements.

COPE-Approved Live Webinar Series

Review Education Group · 2h · live webinar · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$39.00View course →

Note: Live interactive webinars; counts as live hours where your board accepts synchronous online CE — verify your state's live vs. in-person definitions.

Pain management / opioid use / addiction (2 hours, each biennium)

Pain Management and Opioid Prescribing in Eye Care

Review Education Group · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$29.00View course →

Note: Covers responsible opioid prescribing and non-opioid alternatives in eye care; DEA-registered ODs should confirm the hour count against their state mandate.

Opioid Safety and Addiction AwarenessFree

Quantum Optical · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved course on opioid risks, safe prescribing, and addiction awareness.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Review Education Group CE Meeting (live)

Review Education Group · 8h · live event · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$149.00per meeting; multi-day options availableView course →

Note: In-person COPE-approved CE meetings held nationwide; a full day counts toward live/in-person hour requirements.

COPE-Approved Live Webinar Series

Review Education Group · 2h · live webinar · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$39.00View course →

Note: Live interactive webinars; counts as live hours where your board accepts synchronous online CE — verify your state's live vs. in-person definitions.

Retina Update: AMD and Diabetic Eye Disease

Review Education Group · 2h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$49.00View course →

Note: COPE-approved retina update covering AMD and diabetic eye disease management.

Pediatric Optometry Essentials

Review Education Group · 2h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$49.00View course →

Note: COPE-approved pediatric optometry course.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 40-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Review Education Group Multi-Day CE Meeting PackageBundle

Review Education Group · 16h · live event · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$299.00per meeting; 16+ COPE hoursView course →

Note: One registration covering a full weekend of COPE-approved courses — the fastest way to bank live hours.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Opioid Safety and Addiction AwarenessFree

Quantum Optical · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved course on opioid risks, safe prescribing, and addiction awareness.

Contact Lens Practice UpdateFree

Quantum Optical · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved contact lens update; free account required.

Dry Eye Disease: Diagnosis and ManagementFree

Quantum Optical · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved dry eye course; free account required.

Quantum Optical Free COPE Course LibraryFree

Quantum Optical · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Rotating free COPE-approved courses (typically 1–2 hours each).

20/20 Magazine Free CE CoursesFree

20/20 Magazine · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved courses from the optical trade publication; check the site's CE section.

AOA EyeLearn CE ActivitiesFree

American Optometric Association · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freemember and select free activitiesView course →

Note: AOA's EyeLearn learning platform; some activities free, more with membership.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Alaska optometrists need?

Alaska optometrists need 40 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for Alaska optometrists renewal?

Each renewal cycle: Synchronous in-person CE (30 hours, Each biennium); Pain management / opioid use / addiction (2 hours, Each biennium).

How do I track my optometry CE?

Many COPE-approved providers report completions to ARBO's OE Tracker automatically. Keep your OE Tracker number handy and confirm credits appear in your account after each course.

When is the Alaska optometrists renewal deadline?

Biennial renewal; CE per two-year licensing period.

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Alaska Board of Optometry. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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