North Dakota optometry CE courses

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

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

Renewal: Renewal applications submitted annually during December; CE compliance confirmed on odd-numbered-year renewals.

Source: North Dakota Board of Optometry

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do North Dakota optometrists need?

North Dakota optometrists need 40 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for North Dakota optometrists renewal?

No specific topic mandates — hours may be earned in board-accepted continuing education topics.

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 North Dakota optometrists renewal deadline?

Renewal applications submitted annually during December; CE compliance confirmed on odd-numbered-year renewals.

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

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