New Jersey optometry CE courses

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

50CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 2026-10-06

Renewal: Biennial renewal; CE during preceding biennial period.

Source: New Jersey Board of Optometry

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
TPA credits — diagnosis/treatment/management of ocular disease	30 hours	Each biennium	All optometrists
Oral TPA	10 hours	Each biennium	All optometrists
Opioid/hydrocodone prescribing	1 hour	Each biennium	All optometrists

TPA credits — diagnosis/treatment/management of ocular disease (30 hours, each biennium)

Ocular Disease: Diagnosis and Management Update

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

$49.00View 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.

Oral TPA (10 hours, each biennium)

Glaucoma: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Co-management

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

$49.00View course →

Note: COPE-approved glaucoma course covering diagnosis through surgical co-management.

Glaucoma Case StudiesFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved glaucoma cases; a low-cost way to start glaucoma-hour requirements.

Opioid/hydrocodone prescribing (1 hour, 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.

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 50-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.

Glaucoma Case StudiesFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved glaucoma cases; a low-cost way to start glaucoma-hour requirements.

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.

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 New Jersey optometrists need?

New Jersey optometrists need 50 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for New Jersey optometrists renewal?

Each renewal cycle: TPA credits — diagnosis/treatment/management of ocular disease (30 hours, Each biennium); Oral TPA (10 hours, Each biennium); Opioid/hydrocodone prescribing (1 hour, 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 New Jersey optometrists renewal deadline?

Biennial renewal; CE during preceding biennial 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 New Jersey Board of Optometry. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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