Arizona optometry CE courses

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

32CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 2026-10-06

Renewal: Biennial; first-licensed proration per R4-21-209(C); no carryover.

Source: Arizona Board of Optometry

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Diagnosis/treatment/management of disease + pharmaceutical use8 hoursEach bienniumAll optometrists
Opioid/substance-use/addiction CE3 hoursEach bienniumDEA-registered optometrists

Diagnosis/treatment/management of disease + pharmaceutical use (8 hours, each biennium)

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.

Opioid/substance-use/addiction CE (3 hours, each biennium)

Pain Management and Opioid Prescribing in Eye Care

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

Pediatric Optometry Essentials

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

Note: COPE-approved pediatric optometry course.

Neuro-Optometry: Visual Field Interpretation

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

Note: COPE-approved course on visual field testing and interpretation.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 32-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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Arizona optometrists need?

Arizona optometrists need 32 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for Arizona optometrists renewal?

Each renewal cycle: Diagnosis/treatment/management of disease + pharmaceutical use (8 hours, Each biennium); Opioid/substance-use/addiction CE (3 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 Arizona optometrists renewal deadline?

Biennial; first-licensed proration per R4-21-209(C); no carryover.

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

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