Alabama optometry CE courses

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

20CE hours every 1 yearBoard-verified 2026-10-06

Renewal: CE Oct 1–Sep 30; renewal Oct 1–Dec 31 annually.

Source: Alabama Board of Optometry

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Therapeutic CE — diagnosis/treatment/management of eye disease10 hoursEach yearAll optometrists

Therapeutic CE — diagnosis/treatment/management of eye disease (10 hours, each year)

Ocular Disease: Diagnosis and Management Update

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

Note: COPE-approved; covers current diagnosis and management approaches for common ocular diseases.

Ocular Disease Case ReviewsFree

Quantum Optical · 2h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved case-based ocular disease course; free account required.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Retina Update: AMD and Diabetic Eye Disease

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

Note: COPE-approved pediatric optometry course.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 20-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.

Ocular Disease Case ReviewsFree

Quantum Optical · 2h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved case-based ocular disease course; 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.

Low Vision RehabilitationFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved low vision 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 Alabama optometrists need?

Alabama optometrists need 20 CE hours each year.

What are the mandated CE topics for Alabama optometrists renewal?

Each renewal cycle: Therapeutic CE — diagnosis/treatment/management of eye disease (10 hours, Each year).

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 Alabama optometrists renewal deadline?

CE Oct 1–Sep 30; renewal Oct 1–Dec 31 annually.

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 Alabama Board of Optometry. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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